From The Desk Of Nick Deshano
It’s hard to believe another year has come and gone already. Thankfully things are getting back to normal and the supply train is finally chugging along. First, I’d like to extend my appreciation to the hardworking staff we have that build our great products- right here in the USA!
The last couple years have been trying to say the least with supply shortages, work shutdowns, and a number of other challenges thrown our way. I’m very proud of our team here at Off Shore Tackle and looking forward to another great year in 2023!
This year I’d like to do something different for my part of the Off Shore Release. We get quite a few questions throughout the year and I thought I’d answer a couple of the most common ones here. Here are a few most common questions; if you have any other questions, you can email them to: offshoretacklehelp@gmail.com.
Q: I HAVE AN OLDER VERSION OF THE OR12 SIDE PLANER, CAN I REPLACE THE ORIGINAL THIN TATTLE FLAG™ WITH THE HD WIRE?
A: Yes, the HD wires are compatible with all Off Shore’s OR12 boards. They are longer than the original wire so for best results make sure you have our flag (FLGSCR BE or GFLGSCR BE) with the extra holes in its stem and the black tab (TAB BE) for the back of the board for the best results. The Tab has an extra hole in it to allow for a lower rear tow point for the Tattle Flag™. The extra hole in the tab should be next to the screw holding the Tab on. Use a small drill to make a pilot hole in the board itself to install the screw eye.
Q: ARE OR16 PRO CLIPS REQUIRED WHEN USING THE OR12 WITH THE TATTLE FLAG™ SET UP?
A: No, they are not required but it is recommended that the OR16 is used on the tail of the board to prevent it from coming off the line. For the front release, any of our releases are compatible, just make sure that there is a little slack between the two releases to let the flag go down.
FLGSCR BE
GFLGSCR BE
TAB BE
FLT BE
Q: I HAVE AN OR34 MINI BOARD WITHOUT THE FLOAT ON TOP, CAN I ADD THE NEW FLOAT TO IT?
A: Yes. You can purchase the float only through our website (replacement part FLT BE). It is best to rough up the top of the board with coarse sandpaper before gluing. There is no need to do that to the float itself. A link is provided in the description on our website for the best glue to use.
Q: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ORANGE OR19 AND THE RED OR16?
A: The OR19 and OR16 are both the same tension. However, the OR16 has the pin that protrudes through the center of the pad that you place your fishing line behind to keep it from releasing.
Q: WHY DID THE PIN BREAK ON MY OR16 PRO CLIP WHEN USING BRAIDED LINE?
A: What happened is that the line was slipping through the clip. Braided line and some of the newer monofilaments are thinner and more slippery. The braid is especially abrasive and can cut the pad and pin over time if the line is allowed to slip. To keep this from happening, it is important to wrap the line around one of the jaws.
These are just a few examples of commonly asked questions. You can find more on our website at www.offshoretackle.com under the QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS button. Another great resource of information is under the ARTICLES button, where you can find past editions of the Off Shore Release newspaper dating back to 1999.