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2026-02-16, 12:16:52Stop by Booth 5715 at Outdoorama this week starting Thursday, February 19 in Novi! You know where!
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2026-01-18, 11:50:18Great to see quite a few of you at the 2026 Ultimate Fishing Show. Now, on to Outdoorama Feb. 19-22.
djkimmel
2026-01-08, 07:22:54Stop by Booth 3054 right next door to Xtreme Bass Tackle and say hello today January 8 through January 11.
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2026-01-01, 13:07:42Thanks detroit1
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2025-12-06, 09:52:48Hi Dan, see you next month.
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Rod repair and custom rods
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Hundreds of new fishing boats, the largest ice fishing display in Michigan, and a star-studded seminar lineup featuring some of the world’s top anglers will headline the 43rd annual Ultimate Fishing Show–Detroit, Jan. 8–11 at Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Avenue in Novi.
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I'm not trying to rush winter. I'm sure some semblance of winter is on the way. That means we are approaching the 2026 Ultimate Sport Show Tour - the three biggest fishing and outdoor sport shows in Michigan!
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Ultimate Sport Show Grand Rapids 2026 / Tons of Seminars at 81st Ultim...
Last post by djkimmel - March 01, 2026, 08:15:37 AMRead 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
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
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Ultimate Sport Show Grand Rapids 2026 / 2026 Ultimate Sport Show Grand...
Last post by djkimmel - March 01, 2026, 07:40:52 AMVolunteer 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.
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!!!!
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.
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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!!!!
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Build Your Own Fishing Rods / Rod repair and custom rods
Last post by fiker - February 16, 2026, 12:51:51 PMI 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.
You can see examples of my craft on Facebook or on Tik toc, both under Mill Creek Rods.
My email is fiker1@chartermi.net.
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Ultimate Sport Show Grand Rapids 2026 / Re: Some Details on Outdoorama...
Last post by djkimmel - February 16, 2026, 12:16:07 PMBonus! 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!
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Ultimate Sport Show Grand Rapids 2026 / Some Details on Outdoorama 202...
Last post by djkimmel - February 16, 2026, 12:11:14 PMIt's come flying up on me - the 2026 Outdoorama show starts Thursday, February 19 at 1:00 PM.
https://www.greatlakesbass.com/news/shows/2026-outdoorama-features-and-information/
Check out the article and look for me there Thursday through Sunday in booth 5715 next to Bass Pro Shops apparently and across from Xtreme Bass Tackle, 2nd aisle from the west end of the Vibe Credit Union Showplace (formerly the Suburban Collection Showplace) in Novi!
New this year - snake handlers - a pit of poisonous snakes these guys apparently have good relationships with!
I hope so because who wants to see a cobra bite a guy!?!
https://www.greatlakesbass.com/news/shows/2026-outdoorama-features-and-information/
Check out the article and look for me there Thursday through Sunday in booth 5715 next to Bass Pro Shops apparently and across from Xtreme Bass Tackle, 2nd aisle from the west end of the Vibe Credit Union Showplace (formerly the Suburban Collection Showplace) in Novi!
New this year - snake handlers - a pit of poisonous snakes these guys apparently have good relationships with!
I hope so because who wants to see a cobra bite a guy!?! #6
Bass Fishing Tips, Techniques & General Discussion / Ignore ads asking for your cre...
Last post by djkimmel - January 18, 2026, 11:55:52 AMSomeone told me he was getting popup ads that say something about entering your credit card to continue on the forum. I have not seen them. They may be on mobile only? This forum is free and there's nothing I do that would ask you for your credit card number. There should be a clear X button or a Close button you can click to get rid of the ad. Right now, I don't have good controls over how the ads are appearing. As soon as I do I will tone things down. I'm waiting for that feature to be made available. Thanks, Dan
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Bass Fishing Tips, Techniques & General Discussion / 2026 Outdoorama coming up Febr...
Last post by djkimmel - January 18, 2026, 11:21:06 AMThe next show up is a show for every outdoors person - the Outdoorama at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. The 2026 Outdoorama starts Thursday, February 19 and continues through Sunday, February 22.
I'll be there in the 5700 aisle somewhere near Xtreme Bass Tackle. Maybe across from them. It was 5767 but I might be moved nearby. Just look for the big GreatLakesBass.com sign.
I hope to see you all there. It's better than TV reruns.
I'll be there in the 5700 aisle somewhere near Xtreme Bass Tackle. Maybe across from them. It was 5767 but I might be moved nearby. Just look for the big GreatLakesBass.com sign.
I hope to see you all there. It's better than TV reruns.
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Lake Erie - Detroit River Bass Fishing Reports / Lake Erie Summer Heat Bass Fis...
Last post by Bigbass201 - January 11, 2026, 05:17:59 PMHopefully this gives you a little warm up for this winter. Bass fishing along the shores of Lake Erie. This particular day demonstrated how the largemouth bass can be found all along the shores of Lake Erie no matter where you fish.
Lake Erie Bass Fishing Video Click Here
Lake Erie Bass Fishing Video Click Here
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Bass Fishing Tips, Techniques & General Discussion / Stop by Booth 3054 January 8 -...
Last post by djkimmel - January 08, 2026, 07:34:45 AMOkay, so I'll be hanging around my booth 3054 most of the Ultimate Fishing Show starting today at 1 PM. That's in the 3000 aisle near the west end of the building. I'm right next door to Xtreme Bass Tackle. Stop by and say hello! Big show this year with lots of fishing tackle. I see Lakeside Tackle is here this year. Grandt Rods again with a huge booth. Should be lots of deals!
Thursday, January 8, 1 pm - 8 pm
Friday, January 9, 12 pm - 8 pm
Saturday, January 10, 10 am - 8 pm
Sunday, January 11, 10 am - 5 pm
KVD is there today. Zona is there Friday only. Dobson doing an excellent Lake St. Clair seminar all 4 days. Captain Wayne Carpenter seminars. The Ultimate Bass Clinic (signup at the Xtreme Bass Tackle booth) is Saturday 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm. Joe Thomas and Jim Vitaro doing additional bass seminars.
The weather looks okay most of the show so no reason not to come down!
NEW THIS YEAR! Buy online at https://showspan.com/ufd/base/schedule/ and you can get an $18 ticket that will get you into the show all 4 days! Now that's a bargain if you are coming 2 or more days! ONLINE ONLY.
Thursday, January 8, 1 pm - 8 pm
Friday, January 9, 12 pm - 8 pm
Saturday, January 10, 10 am - 8 pm
Sunday, January 11, 10 am - 5 pm
KVD is there today. Zona is there Friday only. Dobson doing an excellent Lake St. Clair seminar all 4 days. Captain Wayne Carpenter seminars. The Ultimate Bass Clinic (signup at the Xtreme Bass Tackle booth) is Saturday 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm. Joe Thomas and Jim Vitaro doing additional bass seminars.
The weather looks okay most of the show so no reason not to come down!
NEW THIS YEAR! Buy online at https://showspan.com/ufd/base/schedule/ and you can get an $18 ticket that will get you into the show all 4 days! Now that's a bargain if you are coming 2 or more days! ONLINE ONLY.
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Bass Fishing Tips, Techniques & General Discussion / Re: Dumping grounds
Last post by djkimmel - January 08, 2026, 07:27:19 AMThat's a great question. I think they are to the west side of the main shipping channel, but not positive exactly how they lay and how big an area. I don't fish Erie a ton. We don't get along real well.
I guess the problem is there are several areas some anglers call 'the dumping grounds' out in Erie such as near Kelley's Island, near the shipping channel, along the water inlet south of Celeron and an area out in front of Luna Pier.
I guess the problem is there are several areas some anglers call 'the dumping grounds' out in Erie such as near Kelley's Island, near the shipping channel, along the water inlet south of Celeron and an area out in front of Luna Pier.