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[djkimmel]

Say Hi or something!

djkimmel

2026-02-16, 12:16:52

Stop by Booth 5715 at Outdoorama this week starting Thursday, February 19 in Novi! You know where!

djkimmel

2026-01-18, 11:50:18

Great to see quite a few of you at the 2026 Ultimate Fishing Show. Now, on to Outdoorama Feb. 19-22.

djkimmel

2026-01-08, 07:22:54

Stop by Booth 3054 right next door to Xtreme Bass Tackle and say hello today January 8 through January 11.

djkimmel

2026-01-01, 13:07:42

Thanks detroit1

detroit1

2025-12-06, 09:52:48

Hi Dan, see you next month.

[djkimmel]

• No Outdoorama in 2027 by djkimmel
  [August 10, 2026, 10:25:00 AM]
• Smallmouth Bass Bully by Bigbass201
  [July 01, 2026, 04:55:13 PM]
• Smallmouth Bass Underwater View on Lake Charlevoix by Bigbass201
  [May 21, 2026, 07:12:06 AM]
• Michigan Commercial Fishing Going After Walleye and Perch, Smallmouth Bass Risk by djkimmel
  [May 09, 2026, 03:53:56 PM]
• New to rod building by fiker
  [April 14, 2026, 04:10:00 AM]
• Rod Repair, contact me by bob o
  [April 08, 2026, 05:26:39 PM]

Commercial Fishing Bills on Committee Schedule May 20 UPDATE

Sat, 16 May 2026 19:31:33 +0000

UPDATE 5/31/2026: At least 6 Michigan State Representatives have removed their sponsorship from HB 5801 and 5802. Your actions are having an impact! Thank you! There was discussion at the May 20 House Committee, but the bills remain in committee.

Michigan Commercial Fishing Attack on Sport Fishing

Wed, 06 May 2026 13:21:52 +0000

The poorly written, damaging to Michigan Sport Fishing commercial fishing bills have been introduced again. State House Bills 5801 and 5802, introduced by Rep. Dave Prestin and Rep. Jason Morgan, have been assigned to the House Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism.

Upper and Lower Crooked Lakes Extreme Low Water

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:27:21 +0000

This is a tale of two lakes. Intertwined lakes, in Barry County, Michigan. Where somehow the water has gone away. Upper and Lower Crooked Lakes, both near and dear to me, are suffering from the lowest water levels I've seen in the 35+ years I've been fishing them.

81st ANNUAL ULTIMATE SPORT SHOW – GRAND RAPIDS at DEVOS PLACE

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 13:07:47 +0000

81st Ultimate Sport Show - Grand Rapids with over 4 Acres of Fishing and Hunting Gear, Outdoor Travel, Fishing Boats, Seminars, Displays and Features, March 12-15, 2026.

2026 Outdoorama Features and Information

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:05:49 +0000

If you enjoy the outdoors – hunting, fishing, boating, camping etc. – then Vibe Credit Union Showplace, Novi is the place for you and your family Feb. 19-22 when the 53rd Annual Outdoorama returns to town.

#1

Ultimate Sport Show Grand Rapids 2026 / No Outdoorama in 2027

Last post by djkimmel - August 10, 2026, 10:25:00 AM

Found out recently that Outdoorama will no longer occur. The show has been removed from the schedule. Showspan did add 2 new shows - The Ultimate Hunting Show in Novi and the The Ultimate Fishing Show Pittsburgh I believe it is. If you are in Pennsylvania this will probably be a great show for you! If you also hunt, make sure you watch for news on The Ultimate Hunting Show.

I will continue to have a booth at the January 2027 Ultimate Fishing Show in Novi (Detroit) and the March 2027 Ultimate Sport Show Grand Rapids.

#2

Bass Fishing Reports Michigan / Smallmouth Bass Bully

Last post by Bigbass201 - July 01, 2026, 04:55:13 PM

Have you ever wondered what is swimming under those docks you fish.  Here's a chance to get an underwater view.  I was able to capture some cool footage this year I think you will enjoy.

Smallmouth Bass Bully Video Click Here

#3

Bass Fishing Reports Michigan / Smallmouth Bass Underwater Vie...

Last post by Bigbass201 - May 21, 2026, 07:12:06 AM

I thought you guys might enjoy an underwater view of the smallmouth bass on Lake Charlevoix I took this week.  The water temperature is running 46 to 47 degrees.  When they aren't biting it's always curious to see what they are doing.  This is in a typical pre spawn area before they move up to spawn.

Click Here to View the Underwater Footage of the Smallmouth Bass

#4

Legislation & Regulations / Michigan Commercial Fishing Go...

Last post by djkimmel - May 09, 2026, 03:53:56 PM

Check out my article: https://www.greatlakesbass.com/news/conservation/michigan-commercial-fishing-attack-on-sport-fishing/ for information on Michigan House Bills 5801 and 5802 that are commercial fishing's attempt to add our gamefish that they do not pay for to their profits. They want walleye and perch. Sport Fishing dollars pay for managing and stocking those fish. Not commercial fishing. They want to use multiple nets, including gill nets that will kill other fish including probably smallmouth bass. The Michigan Sport Fishing industry is a $4 BILLION natural resources economy driver, while commercial fishing in a few million. They should not be able to start selling gamefish at our cost. Read the article. Contact your State Representative ASAP and tell him or her that you oppose these bills and want her or him to also.

#5

Build Your Own Fishing Rods / Re: New to rod building

Last post by fiker - April 14, 2026, 04:10:00 AM

Check out HFF Custom Rods in Taylor.
Joe and Steve have a shop here locally that does several classes a year in person. 

#6

Bass Fishing Tips, Techniques & General Discussion / Rod Repair, contact me

Last post by bob o - April 08, 2026, 05:26:39 PM

Irepair rods, guides, grips, reelseats everything bkosen518@gmail.com

#7

Ultimate Sport Show Grand Rapids 2026 / Tons of Seminars at 81st Ultim...

Last post by djkimmel - March 01, 2026, 08:15:37 AM

Read the article below for details about the 81st Ultimate Sport Show Grand Rapids at DeVos Place, March 12-15, 2026! Tons of seminars! All the links at the bottom of the article.

I'll be there back by The Hawg Trough in aisle 1900 in booth 1929 next to Xtreme Bass Tackle (Booth 1926) where you can sign up for Saturday's 2-hour Ultimate Bass Clinic (3pm-5pm, Stage D) for $25. You get a lure pack for attending.

I have a seminar Thursday at 7pm at The Hawg Trough. Stop by and say hey!

https://www.greatlakesbass.com/news/shows/81st-annual-ultimate-sport-show-grand-rapids-at-devos-place/

Google Maps to DeVos Place

[free exhibitor pass]

#8

Ultimate Sport Show Grand Rapids 2026 / 2026 Ultimate Sport Show Grand...

Last post by djkimmel - March 01, 2026, 07:40:52 AM

Volunteer schedule for the 2026 Ultimate Sport Show Grand Rapids. GreatLakesBass.com will be in booth 1929 next door to Wayne Carpenter, Xtreme Bass Tackle, at the DeVos Place in Grand Rapids. That's in the back right corner of the big room close to the Hawg Trough . Volunteers who help in the booth at least two (2) hours will get a free exhibitor pass to the show that is good for the whole show and cheap parking while you're working the booth.

You will get more details in the private volunteers area of the forum. You will be able to see it once I add you to the temporary show group. I need people who can talk to others in an outgoing, friendly fashion about joining the websites - mostly GreatLakesBass.com and GreatLakesIceFishing.com, handing out stuff and just answering general questions about fishing.

NO ALCOHOL in the booth. No sales of items in the booth.

This is only a 10x10 booth so please, no extra people behind the table who are not on the volunteer list. The schedule can be adjusted some to accommodate people willing to help who can't fit one of the existing time slots. I will setup the booth Wednesday. As usual, I need some extra help please on Saturday while I'm gone about 2 1/2 hours for the Ultimate Bass Clinic from 2:45PM to 5:15PM!! I also have a Hawg Trough seminar on Thursday from 7 pm - 8 pm. That one isn't a big deal for booth coverage as I'll be close by. At least stop by and visit. Keep me company! THANK YOU for your HELP!

UPDATED 3/1/2026 (7:48 AM): Booth 1929 - Please PM or contact me if you have a change or any questions.

Thursday, March 12
1pm - 8pm
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djkimmel          1pm - 7pm
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Friday, March 13
12pm - 8pm
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Saturday, March 14
10am - 8pm
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djkimmel          5:15pm - 8pm
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Sunday, March 15
10am - 5pm
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djkimmel          10am - 5pm
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All volunteers will be added for a year to the special GLBass Friends group if not already in there. And you will have my eternal thanks and appreciation! THANK YOU!!!!

#9

Build Your Own Fishing Rods / Rod repair and custom rods

Last post by fiker - February 16, 2026, 12:51:51 PM

I have been doing both rod repair and building custom rods for several years now.  I started Mill Creek Rods about 3 years ago.   
You can see examples of my craft on Facebook or on Tik toc, both under Mill Creek Rods.

My email is fiker1@chartermi.net.

#10

Ultimate Sport Show Grand Rapids 2026 / Re: Some Details on Outdoorama...

Last post by djkimmel - February 16, 2026, 12:16:07 PM

Bonus! The first 2 members who contact me can get a free adult entry ticket into Outdoorama for the show this week! Don't twiddle your fingers!