Any of you fellas going to attend this event this year? I cannot remember if the one last year was any good or not.
I was wondering if Wayne Carpenter is gonna be there with all of his goodies???? I would like to pick some things up with out having to order them through the mail.
Pat
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Yeah I'll be there, Friday...good seminar line up. its always a good show, but the seminars are the thing I like most. Wayne will have his products there, last year he had an awesome display and amount of product, I'm sure he will have even more this year...he was at the last MBF presidents meeting promoting the show so I know he is ready...
Not sure which day, but I'll be there.
im bummin this year. I was really looking foward to working this event again this year but with the whole Compass Pointe Marina thing going down, i wont be sellin boats this year.
Then i convinced a lure maker in Alabama to come up and work the show with me to sell his stuff, but he just backed out the other day and is now going to a show in Texas with some pretty little WBT pro.
I will be at the show, probably all 4 days......sigh........but only as a spectator. But its still cool to catch up with everyone and look at all the cool junk they have there.
PoorBoy himself :-\'
I'll be there. Not sure which day(s) but I'll be there.
Bummer PoorBoy.
You can come over and visit at the Xtreme Bass Tackle/Combat Fishing booth whenever you run out of other anglers to talk to.
Don't know my schedule yet - Wayne usually has lots of help at Novi - but I can't stay away the whole time from a big fishing show, especially one fairly early in the loonngg, cooolllddd Michigan winter. I will probably be over during the weekend unless Wayne gives the call to the bullpen...
Hope to run into a bunch of you over there...
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don't you ever sleep... my mom won't let me stay up that late...
i need to go to novi to get a fix. even just to smell some fiberglass.. i hate looking at this ice.. not even any brave or dumb fishermen to watch..
Man - I was getting my fix - last night. I need constant doses somehow from somewhere...
I just noticed that I may be planning on being 3 places at one time...
It really helps when you put ALL your activities on one calendar. The 15th is my anniversary (getting married in the winter doesn't interfere with fishing...) AND I have a family get-together on either the 15th or 14th too. I thought I had that nailed down, but they told me Saturday the 15th and Saturday is not the 15th.
So now, I don't know when (or if) I'll be at Novi. Guess I better check with Wayne... and the boss (read wife)... and the family... I wonder who else I'm forgetting???
What dates are the show???
Jan 12-15 - they are all on the calendar too
Definitely looking forward to this time around. If you didn't go last year: at times...it was just like the old days with shoulder to shoulder traffic through the isles. This success has attracted more vendors and some high profile seminar speakers too.
FYI - I'm repping for ShowSpan this year.
Here is their site which can update you on all of the shows, dates and seminars:
http://www.showspan.com/
See you there!
Hi Wayne!
The shows are also all on the Calendar and in calendar events with links directly to each individual shows link.
Czarthree and h2o will be there Jan. 13 @ 6:30. Hope to see some of you there. Don't forget to meet the Legend MuskieBobSr. The legendary freshwater fishing hall of famer.
h2o<--needs a 100 plain 1/8 oz. jigs.
Here's the layout
h2o
Looks as if they are going to have a lot of stuff going on there this year. Should be a good time.
Thanks h2o.
I hope the booth I work at is right near one of those cheeseburgers (it's lunch time...)
It seems like there's going to be a lot of us going to the show.
In my own mind, I know what it is I would like to say, I just don't know if I'll be able to
get it across right.
But it seems like we should all get together at this show to somehow represent Dan and the members
of this site.
Why? I don't know... maybe someone will take some notice...
Maybe Dan will get some recognition that's so well deserved.
Or... maybe some free swag to give out on some new contests.
Anybody kind of know what I mean?
Any suggestions?
How about a DK reunion? of some sorts.
Thanks emeryj.
I have some family things going on so I don't know exactly when I'll be there yet. Regardless if organized or not, I hope we run into each other there. When I do get over, I'll be visiting some of the Ranger dealers and other booths, and of course, hanging out with Wayne Carpenter at his Xtreme Bass Tackle booth. No seminars unfortunately, but that won't stop us from talking fishing.
I should have some handouts for the forum and website to get the word out. If you have a booth you want to host some at, let me know and I'll get some to you.
As soon as I know my schedule, I'll post it. I hope you can get together as much as possible. We had fun at the DK Open in September. If we can get more together another way now, great!
If I don't see you at the Novi show, I know I'll be at Lansing doing a few Casting Kids with my club.
I'm sure I'll see you at the extreme booth.
I met you at there three years ago, and I was very impressed as busy as the show was, you took more time
to talk to me than anybody else did.
What was even more impressive, was the next year when I returned, you seemed to remember my face, and spent even more time talking to me.
That's the whole reason I even signed up here.
I'll make it a point to get in contact with you.
I'll even try to remember to bring some of the soft plastics I've been making and give you some to hand out for contests or the next DK open.
Take care,
Josh
That would be great! Thanks!
I am definitely going to attend at least two of the four days. More than likely.....Friday and Sunday. ;D
I'll be in the Grandt Rods booth all four days. Come by and say hi!
I'll try and sell you a lifetime warranty rod and even put your name on it.
LOL!
Looks like I'll be there Thursday and Sunday. Not sure about Saturday (Sunday is my anniversary, but I'll sell her on Saturday evening being a better night to go out... ::))
It sounds like a good time,but I have to work all weekend,hopefully I can get motivated to go after a long day.If I do go I will definetly look forward to stopping by your booth's.
ULTIMATE FISHING SHOW DAYS, TIMES AND SEMINAR SCHEDULE
2006 Dates & Times
Thursday, January 12 2pm - 9:30pm
Friday, January 13 Noon - 9:30pm
Saturday, January 14 10am - 9:00pm
Sunday, January 15 10am - 5:00 pm
Admission (PUBLIC)
Adults: $9.00
Children (6-14): $4.00
5 & Under: Free
~ THURSDAY'S SEMINAR SCHEDULE ~
3:00 PM Stage A Mark Romanack - "Go Fish Ontario"
3:00 PM Stage B Dan Donarski - "The U.P.'s Top Ten Waters"
3:00 PM Stage C NBAA - "Bass Fishing Presentation by Top Pro-Staff"
3:00 PM Lake Ultimate Ultimate Air Dogs - "Dog Jumping Demo"
4:30 PM Stage A Bob Brunner - "Casting for Muskie & Pike"
4:30 PM Stage B Lance Valentine - "Sonar: the Basics and Beyond"
4:30 PM Stage C Wayne Carpenter - "Lake St. Clair Smallmouth"
4:30 PM Lake Ultimate Media Promotions
6:00 PM Stage A Kim Stricker - "Smallmouth Neighborhood"
6:00 PM Stage B Captain Hook Charters - "Kite Fishing for saltwater Trophies"
6:00 PM Stage C Don Miller - "Open Water Trolling for Muskie on Lake St. Clair"
6:00 PM Lake Ultimate Jim Barta - "Detroit River Walleye Fishing"
7:30 PM Stage A Mark Romanack - "Big, Big, Big Water Walleyes"
7:30 PM Stage B Mike Pittiglio - "Trolling for Muskies on Lake St. Clair"
7:30 PM Stage C Jerry Lee - "Great Lakes Trolling for Salmon & Steelhead"
7:30 PM Lake Ultimate Kevin VanDam - "Ultimate Bass Fishing Presentation"
~ FRIDAY'S SEMINAR SCHEDULE ~
1:00 PM Stage A Gerry Gostenik - "Bass Fishing Tips for Lake St. Clair"
1:00 PM Stage B Jim Bedford - "River Fishing for Trout, Steelhead, Walleye & Smallmouth"
1:00 PM Stage C NBAA - "Bass Fishing Presentation byTop Pro-Staff"
1:00 PM Lake Ultimate Ultimate Air Dogs - "Dog Jumping Demo"
2:30 PM Stage A Kevin VanDam - "Ultimate Bass Fishing Presentation"
2:30 PM Stage B Jerry Lee - "Great Lakes Salmon & Steelhead"
2:30 PM Stage C Lance Valentine - "Sonar: The Basics and Beyond"
2:30 PM Lake Ultimate Jim Barta - "Detroit River Walleye Fishing"
4:00 PM Stage A Kim Stricker - "Smallmouth Neighborhood"
4:00 PM Stage B Don Miller - "Open Water Trolling for Muskie on Lake St. Clair"
4:00 PM Stage C NBAA - "Bass Fishing Presentation by top Pro-Staff"
4:00 PM Lake Ultimate Keith Kavajecz - "Walleye Tips for Getting Your Next Bite"
5:30 PM Stage A Bob Brunner - "Casting for Muskie & Pike"
5:30 PM Stage B Lance Valentine - "The Secrets to Catching More Fish"
5:30 PM Stage C Jim Bedford - "River Fishing for Trout, Steelhead, Walleye & Smallmouth"
5:30 PM Lake Ultimate Kevin VanDam - "Ultimate Bass Fishing Presentation"
6:30 PM Lake Ultimate WDFN - Raft Race
7:00 PM Stage A Mark Romanack - "Go Fish Ontario"
7:00 PM Stage B Dan Donarski - "Fly Fishing Made Easy"
7:00 PM Stage C Gerry Gostenik - "Bass Fishing Tips for Lake St. Clair"
7:30 PM Lake Ultimate Ultimate Air Dogs - "Distance Jumping Competition"
~ SATURDAY'S SEMINAR SCHEDULE ~
11:00 AM Stage A Mark Romanack - "Go Fish Ontario"
11:00 AM Stage B Lance Valentine - "The Secrets to Catching More Fish"
11:00 AM Stage C NBAA - "Bass Fishing Presentation byTop Pro-Staff"
11:00 AM Lake Ultimate Bob Brunner - "Casting for Muskie & Pike"
12:00 PM Lake Ultimate Keith Kavajecz - "Walleye Tips for Getting Your Next Bite"
12:30 PM Stage A Kim Stricker - "Smallmouth Neighborhood"
12:30 PM Stage B Mike Pittiglio - "Trolling for Muskie on Lake St. Clair"
12:30 PM Stage C Jim Bedford - "River Fishing for Trout, Steelhead, Walleye & Smallmouth"
1:00 PM Lake Ultimate WRIF Cast Off
2:00 PM Stage A Mark Romanack - Super Walleye Clinic (2:00PM - 4:00PM)
2:00 PM Stage B Mark Martin - "Multi-Media Walleye Fishing Presentation"
2:00 PM Stage C NBAA Meeting - Special Directors Meeting and Bass Fishing Presentation"
2:00 PM Lake Ultimate Joe Thomas - "Reaction Baits for Great Lakes Smallmouth"
3:30 PM Stage B Dan Gapen - "River Fishing: Proven Techniques"
3:30 PM Stage C Gerry Gostenik - "Bass Fishing Tips for Lake St. Clair"
3:30 PM Lake Ultimate Ultimate Air Dogs - "Distance Jumping Competition"
5:00 PM Stage A Kim Stricker - "Smallmouth Neighborhood"
5:00 PM Stage B Dan Donarski - "The U.P.'s Top Ten Waters"
5:00 PM Stage C Jim Bedford - "River Fishing for Trout, Steelhead, Walleye & Smallmouth"
5:00 PM Lake Ultimate Keith Kavajecz - "Walleye Tips for Getting Your Next Bite"
6:30 PM Stage A Captain Hook Charters - "Kite Fishing for saltwater Trophies"
6:30 PM Stage B Mark Martin - "Multi-Media Walleye Fishing Presentation"
6:30 PM Stage C Joe Thomas - "Special Bass Fishing Presentation for NBAA"
6:30 PM Lake Ultimate Ultimate Air Dogs - "Distance Jumping Competition"
~ SUNDAY'S SEMINAR SCHEDULE ~
11:00 AM Stage A Joe Thomas - "Reaction Baits for Great Lakes Smallmouth"
11:00 AM Stage B Mark Martin - "Multi Media Walleye Fishing Presentation"
11:00 AM Stage C Jerry Lee - "Great Lakes Salmon & Steelhead"
11:00 AM Lake Ultimate Ultimate Air Dogs - "Distance Jumping Competition"
12:30 PM Stage A Bill Bale - Ultimate Salmon & Steelhead Fishing Clinic (1PM - 3PM )
12:30 PM Stage B Mark Romanack - "Big, Big, Big Water Walleyes'
12:30 PM Stage C NBAA - "Bass Fishing Presentation by Top Pro-Staff"
12:30 PM Lake Ultimate Jim Barta - "Detroit River Walleye Fishing"
2:00 PM Stage B Lance Valentine - "Sonar: The Basics and Beyond"
2:00 PM Stage C Captain Hook Charters - "Kite Fishing for saltwater Trophies"
2:00 PM Lake Ultimate Joe Thomas - "Reaction Baits for Great Lakes Smallmouth"
3:30 PM Stage A Mark Romanack - "Go Fish Ontario"
3:30 PM Stage B Mark Martin - "Multi-Media Walleye Fishing Presentaion"
3:30 PM Stage C Keith Krych - "The Art & Science of Handlining"
3:30 PM Lake Ultimate Ultimate Air Dogs - "Distance Jumping Competition"
I went in on Tuesday and got the Xtreme Bass Tackle booth set up. Boy, this is one big building and it looks like they filled it up with stuff for us.
I've got some new baits in. These three baits now come in Green Pumpkin with chartreuse and purple flake:
5" Tube
4" Skirted twin tail
4" X-worm
Don't forget the booth will be manned by the Combat Fishing pro-staff who will be willing to talk about fishing specifics. Most noteably, Dan K. will also be there two days also.
If you wan't to catch a No Secrets Seminar, the only day will be on Thursday at 4:30pm.
Last year the show rocked at Novi Expo...this year it looks to be even bigger and better.
See you there!
Wayne
Thanks for the info Wayne, I will have to check out the new product, sounds like a good color combo!
OMIGOSH!!! MY FAVORITE COLOR!!!!!!
Color #1 on my must have tubes for Lake St. Clair, but I throw that color just about everywhere! Wayne told everyone but me up until a couple days ago. I think he was afraid I'd 'requisition' the entire shipment.
I CAN'T WAIT. SMALLIES LOOK OUT!!!!!
well i should probably be working but just gotta say i'm really looking forward to the show this year...i desperately need to get my fix on all the new stuff! heading down Friday...see ya'll thur..
I will be taking tomorrow off and going to the show. I figure to be there most all day/night.
Quote from: Eric on January 12, 2006, 06:21:30 AM
I will be taking tomorrow off and going to the show.? I figure to be there most all day/night.
It's alive! What's up Eric? Where have you been hiding (I'm guessing in a tree stand somewhere?)...
Does anybody know what the final count for attendance at this years' shiow was? Curious to see how many more people came out to the new facility.
It was good seeing you again Jeff. Too bad we got stood up by Mr. YouKnowWho. Who in their right mind would choose playing cards over spending time with fellas like you and me?
Quote from: Eric on January 17, 2006, 09:13:00 AM
It was good seeing you again Jeff.? Too bad we got stood up by Mr. YouKnowWho.? Who in their right mind would choose playing cards over spending time with fellas like you and me?
Ditto...you really need to get to this side of the state more often...lol.