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Yesterday at 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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Some Details on Outdoorama 2026 for You!
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2026 Outdoorama coming up February 19-22
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Lake Erie Summer Heat Bass Fishing
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Stop by Booth 3054 January 8 - January 11
by djkimmel
[January 08, 2026, 07:34:45 AM]
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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.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:52:21 +0000
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.
Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:21:19 +0000
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!
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 20:30:12 +0000
Yesterday at the Natural Resources Commission meeting in Lansing, science prevailed thanks to many, many persons who took the time to write in, and especially those who showed up to speak before the Commission on Commissioner Walters’ amendment to close bass fishing on the Inland Waterway and Black Lake from May 1 until the third Saturday in June.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 22:09:35 +0000
Just before the October Natural Resources Committee meeting on Thursday, October 9, Commissioner John Walters added an amendment to Fisheries Order 206 – “Bass - Closed bass CIR season from May 1 – Friday before the third Saturday in June for Burt, Mullet, Crooked, Pickerel, and Black Lakes and their connecting waters.”
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Build Your Own Fishing Rods / Rod repair and custom rods
Last post by fiker - Yesterday at 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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Outdoorama 2026 / Re: Some Details on Outdoorama...
Last post by djkimmel - Yesterday at 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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Outdoorama 2026 / Some Details on Outdoorama 202...
Last post by djkimmel - Yesterday at 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!?! #4
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.
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Outdoorama 2026 / Re: Your Favorite Fishing Expe...
Last post by djkimmel - January 08, 2026, 07:07:10 AMWe have a winner - Anthony Adams. I sent you a message on Facebook.
Dan
Dan
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Outdoorama 2026 / Re: Your Favorite Fishing Expe...
Last post by Anthony Adams - January 06, 2026, 10:40:17 PMI voted for KVD but they're all great speakers.