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djkimmel
2026-02-16, 12:16:52Stop by Booth 5715 at Outdoorama this week starting Thursday, February 19 in Novi! You know where!
djkimmel
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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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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#31
Bass Fishing Tips, Techniques & General Discussion / Re: Update on cancer
Last post by djkimmel - June 03, 2025, 05:31:26 PMGlad to hear it! I hope that continues and you are in complete remission? I haven't talked to you since the Bob o get together.
#32
Bass Fishing Tips, Techniques & General Discussion / Re: Rod guide repair
Last post by djkimmel - June 03, 2025, 05:30:05 PMDid you try asking at D and R Sports Center? I don't know if they have anyone, but they might know someone. Bob o used to do rod repairs though he is in SE Michigan.
#33
Bass Fishing Tips, Techniques & General Discussion / Rod guide repair
Last post by Chewy - May 31, 2025, 06:29:34 PMLooking for someone in Southwest Michigan that repairs guides. I have an old rod that I don't to throw out because I have had it for so long. The guide about 4 down from the tip broke off. I need a new guide and wrap. I used to take mine to The Outdoorsman in Jenison but the gentleman who used to do it for them has retired. Any help is appreciated.
#34
Bass Fishing Tips, Techniques & General Discussion / Re: Update on cancer
Last post by Chewy - May 31, 2025, 06:23:20 PMThat's great news! Will be praying for you.
#35
Bass Fishing Tips, Techniques & General Discussion / Update on cancer
Last post by triton22 - May 30, 2025, 10:33:53 PMI received my results on my first lung scan this week. No new cancer, doctor says everything is stable and looking great. Wil do another scan in 3 months
#36
Bass Fishing Tips, Techniques & General Discussion / Re: Prop repair
Last post by djkimmel - April 09, 2025, 10:52:13 AMQuote from: Chewy on March 23, 2025, 07:34:13 PMDan, if you have it redone, I would recommend them I'm very satisfied with the job they did and he price.
Good to know. At some point I will have this done. Thanks.
#37
Bass Fishing Tips, Techniques & General Discussion / Re: Prop repair
Last post by Chewy - March 23, 2025, 07:34:13 PMDan, if you have it redone, I would recommend them I'm very satisfied with the job they did and he price.
#38
Bass Fishing Tips, Techniques & General Discussion / Re: 2025 SWAPMEET
Last post by djkimmel - March 19, 2025, 03:25:37 PMWell, I finally made it to a bob o swap meet. Ran into lots of friends and members. Even came home with a few purchases.
#39
Bass Fishing Tips, Techniques & General Discussion / Re: Prop repair
Last post by djkimmel - March 19, 2025, 03:24:20 PMQuote from: Chewy on March 18, 2025, 08:39:27 PMGot the prop back and it looks fantastic! They had to add some metal to fill in some dings but you can tell at all. Looks brand new. It ended up being $160 which I thought was very fair. Way cheaper than a new stainless. I would highly recommend them.
Great to know. I had my seats recovered by Nautical Upholstery here in Lansing and they did an excellent job on those as well. Love it when you find a good company. I may have my prop eventually redone. It has a nice ding in it.
#40
Bass Fishing Tips, Techniques & General Discussion / Re: Prop repair
Last post by Chewy - March 18, 2025, 08:39:27 PMGot the prop back and it looks fantastic! They had to add some metal to fill in some dings but you can tell at all. Looks brand new. It ended up being $160 which I thought was very fair. Way cheaper than a new stainless. I would highly recommend them.