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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.
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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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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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#41
Outdoorama 2026 / 2025 Ultimate Sport Show Grand...
Last post by djkimmel - March 04, 2025, 04:49:00 PMVolunteer schedule for the 2025 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 3/4/2025 (4:48 PM): 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 3/4/2025 (4:48 PM): 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!!!!
#42
Outdoorama 2026 / KVD and Z Again at 2025 Ultima...
Last post by djkimmel - March 04, 2025, 04:44:42 PMThe 2025 Ultimate Sport Show - Grand Rapids is March 13 - 16 next week downtown at DeVos Place on Monroe Avenue. Tons of fishing tackle and gear. Tons of seminars.
Kevin VanDam
Thursday ONLY Appearance
4-time Bassmaster Classic Champion and 7-time B.A.S.S. Angler of the Year! Kevin is one of the most accomplished fishermen of all time. VanDam's list of national level accomplishments is incredible. This Kalamazoo native not only out-fishes most top bass anglers, but also could do it on walleye, pike, bluegill, steelhead or any Michigan gamefish. This is a special appearance! Kevin will fly in for Thursday only. He is called by many in the bass fishing community as the "Best in the World," his seminars on Lake Ultimate are a must see.
Mark Zona
Mark will be at the Show for a special Friday and Saturday ONLY appearances!
Mark is well-known as a passionate and opinionated angler and expert analyst when it comes to tournament bass fishing. It's no surprise that he earned his reputation in the industry with a rod and reel in his hand. Along with having his own show on the Outdoor Channel – ZONA'S Awesome Fishing Show! – Zona has appeared as a host on several ESPN Outdoors shows including The World's Greatest Fishing Show, The Bassmaster Elite Series Show, Bass Insider, College Smash-Mouth Bass, Loudmouth Bass, The Greatest Angler Debate, and BassCenter.
Key Links
https://showspan.com/usg/venue-and-directions/
https://showspan.com/usg/schedule
https://showspan.com/usg/floor-plan - Floor Plan & 2025 Boat Line List
https://showspan.com/usg/features-attractions/
https://showspan.com/usg/headliners
https://showspan.com/usg/seminar-schedule/
https://showspan.com/usg/sponsors
https://showspan.com/usg/exhibit/floor-plan
I've attached a copy of the latest floor plan. I'll be back by The Hawg Trough next door to Wayne Carpenter / Xtreme Bass Tackle. Come and see Wayne's new awesome ghost colors!
I have a seminar Thursday night at 7 pm at The Hawg Trough. And we have the Ultimate Bass Clinic on Saturday, 3 pm to 5 pm in Stage D. People can sign up for $25 at the Xtreme Bass Tackle booth 1926. You'll get a prize pack and 2 hours of in-depth bass fishing information.
See ya there!
Kevin VanDam
Thursday ONLY Appearance
4-time Bassmaster Classic Champion and 7-time B.A.S.S. Angler of the Year! Kevin is one of the most accomplished fishermen of all time. VanDam's list of national level accomplishments is incredible. This Kalamazoo native not only out-fishes most top bass anglers, but also could do it on walleye, pike, bluegill, steelhead or any Michigan gamefish. This is a special appearance! Kevin will fly in for Thursday only. He is called by many in the bass fishing community as the "Best in the World," his seminars on Lake Ultimate are a must see.
Mark Zona
Mark will be at the Show for a special Friday and Saturday ONLY appearances!
Mark is well-known as a passionate and opinionated angler and expert analyst when it comes to tournament bass fishing. It's no surprise that he earned his reputation in the industry with a rod and reel in his hand. Along with having his own show on the Outdoor Channel – ZONA'S Awesome Fishing Show! – Zona has appeared as a host on several ESPN Outdoors shows including The World's Greatest Fishing Show, The Bassmaster Elite Series Show, Bass Insider, College Smash-Mouth Bass, Loudmouth Bass, The Greatest Angler Debate, and BassCenter.
Key Links
https://showspan.com/usg/venue-and-directions/
https://showspan.com/usg/schedule
https://showspan.com/usg/floor-plan - Floor Plan & 2025 Boat Line List
https://showspan.com/usg/features-attractions/
https://showspan.com/usg/headliners
https://showspan.com/usg/seminar-schedule/
https://showspan.com/usg/sponsors
https://showspan.com/usg/exhibit/floor-plan
I've attached a copy of the latest floor plan. I'll be back by The Hawg Trough next door to Wayne Carpenter / Xtreme Bass Tackle. Come and see Wayne's new awesome ghost colors!
I have a seminar Thursday night at 7 pm at The Hawg Trough. And we have the Ultimate Bass Clinic on Saturday, 3 pm to 5 pm in Stage D. People can sign up for $25 at the Xtreme Bass Tackle booth 1926. You'll get a prize pack and 2 hours of in-depth bass fishing information.
See ya there!
#43
Lake St Clair - St Clair River Bass Fishing Reports / Lake St Clair Spring Smallmout...
Last post by Bigbass201 - February 28, 2025, 02:41:03 AMIt's about that time of year to start thinking about Lake St Clair and the smallmouth bass fishing. My channel partner Jim and I only managed one day to get out there last spring. It was early spring before the smallmouth moved up. Typical of St Clair you always seem to catch bass and have a great time. Enjoy your morning coffee with some Lake St Clair smallmouth bass fishing.
Lake St Clair Smallmouth Bass Fishing Video Click Here
Lake St Clair Smallmouth Bass Fishing Video Click Here
#44
Bass Fishing Tips, Techniques & General Discussion / Re: Prop repair
Last post by Chewy - February 25, 2025, 07:53:10 PMI ended up finding a place in Grand Rapids. West Michigan Propeller Inc. I dropped it off and they said it would take 3 to 4 weeks. Seems like they are busy so that's a good sign. Guy who helped me seemed extremely knowledgeable. I will let everyone know how they do.
#45
Bass Fishing Reports Michigan / Lake Leelanau Spring Smallmout...
Last post by Bigbass201 - February 21, 2025, 04:09:07 AMIt was last spring that I had my first experience on the north end of Lake Leelanau. What a wonderful fishery it is. The lake runs about 21 miles long. This particular morning I had 4 hours to fish and lucked into the mother load of pre-spawn smallmouth moving up.
Lake Leelanau Video Click Here to start
Lake Leelanau Video Click Here to start
#46
Outdoorama 2026 / Re: 2025 Outdoorama Volunteers...
Last post by djkimmel - February 19, 2025, 07:25:06 AMI just found out through a mention by someone else that I have a seminar on Friday, February 21 at 4 pm on Stage C. So if you stop by booth 5767 during that time I will be gone fishing sort of. If anyone wants to hang in the booth at that time, I would appreciate it. Not critical but Friday might be busy.
If anyone wants to hang in the booth at that time, I would appreciate it. Not critical but Friday might be busy. #47
Lake Erie - Detroit River Bass Fishing Reports / Lake Erie Islands Smallmouth B...
Last post by Bigbass201 - February 14, 2025, 04:02:34 PMLake Erie Islands Smallmouth Bass Fishing. Here's a little something to get you through the cabin fever. Nice fall day of smallmouth fishing around the Lake Erie Islands.
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#48
Bass Fishing Tips, Techniques & General Discussion / Re: Fantasy fishing
Last post by cameraguy - February 10, 2025, 07:34:52 AMDan has created a BASS Fantasy Fishing group. Check it out.
#49
Fantasy Fishing / 2025 GreatLakesBass.com Bassma...
Last post by djkimmel - February 09, 2025, 02:35:03 PMcameraguy done went and reminded me to create a Bassmaster Fantasy Fishing group for the website. Just login at the Bassmaster Fantasy Fishing website (link above) and search for the GreatLakesBass.com group to shoot for lifelong bragging rights! At least here!
Right now, I'm sitting solidly in first place, which I expect to last only a few minutes after the first Bassmaster Elite Series event, where I will then fall into my usual last place spot! See you there, and good luck. (Though there's no luck in fishing.)
Right now, I'm sitting solidly in first place, which I expect to last only a few minutes after the first Bassmaster Elite Series event, where I will then fall into my usual last place spot! See you there, and good luck. (Though there's no luck in fishing.)
#50
Outdoorama 2026 / Outdoorama 2025 Show Floor Pla...
Last post by djkimmel - February 07, 2025, 03:32:20 PMI've attached a big image you can blow up of the 2025 Outdoorama show floor plan. I'll be in booth 5767 which is marked on the floor plan map.
The show runs February 20-23 in Novi at Suburban Collection Showplace. See you there!
The show runs February 20-23 in Novi at Suburban Collection Showplace. See you there!