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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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Sat, 16 May 2026 19:31:33 +0000
I'm disappointed to see now that House Natural Resources and Tourism Committee Chair Representative David Martin has added those very bad commercial fishing bills HB 5801 and 5802 to an upcoming committee hearing on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at noon.
Wed, 06 May 2026 13:21:52 +0000
The poorly written, damaging to Michigan Sport Fishing commercial fishing bills have been introduced again. State House Bills 5801 and 5802, introduced by Rep. Dave Prestin and Rep. Jason Morgan, have been assigned to the House Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism.
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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Recent posts
#51
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
#52
Ultimate Sport Show Grand Rapids 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. #53
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.
https://rumble.com/v6k1szg-lake-erie-islands-bass-fishing.html?mref=66lt3&mc=9e0fe�������
https://rumble.com/v6k1szg-lake-erie-islands-bass-fishing.html?mref=66lt3&mc=9e0fe�������
#54
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.
#55
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.)
#56
Ultimate Sport Show Grand Rapids 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!
#57
Bass Fishing Tips, Techniques & General Discussion / Re: Prop repair
Last post by djkimmel - February 07, 2025, 03:26:26 PMThat's a great question. There used to be a shop in south central Michigan people sent props to. I believe I sent a prop there once and it came back real nice. Brinkmans Propeller Service in Grass Lake. Unfortunately, the number I have for them has been disconnected. It was a long time ago. I wonder if they went out of business?
I don't find a believable website though many business listings still exist for them? The website listed on their profiles is supposedly the email address for a pharmaceutical company in Europe? So I'm thinking out of business and something shady going on with their business listings?
I hope you can find someone.
I don't find a believable website though many business listings still exist for them? The website listed on their profiles is supposedly the email address for a pharmaceutical company in Europe? So I'm thinking out of business and something shady going on with their business listings?
I hope you can find someone.
#58
Bass Fishing Tips, Techniques & General Discussion / Prop repair
Last post by Chewy - January 25, 2025, 09:02:42 PMDoes anyone have a shop in the West Michigan area that they bring their prop to for repairs? I have a 4-blade stainless Mercury Trophy Plus that is starting to show its age. Just a few dings here and there but nothing major. Just needs the blade edges to be cleaned up and to make sure its balanced. Any help is much appreciated.
#59
Ohio Bass Fishing Reports / Underwater Video from Ice Fish...
Last post by Bigbass201 - January 24, 2025, 05:36:12 AMThought some of you might enjoy some underwater footage from Lake Erie's East Harbor.
https://rumble.com/v6cefep-take-a-look-under-the-ice.html?mref=66lt3&mc=9e0fe
https://rumble.com/v6cefep-take-a-look-under-the-ice.html?mref=66lt3&mc=9e0fe
#60
Ultimate Sport Show Grand Rapids 2026 / 2025 Outdoorama Volunteers Sch...
Last post by djkimmel - January 23, 2025, 03:10:37 PMBelow is the volunteer need schedule for the 2025 Outdoorama. Volunteers who work at least 2 hours will get a free exhibitor pass to the show that is good for the whole show. I can only give passes to persons who help at the booth so please stay at the booth and help out during your time(s)!
UPDATED 1/23/25 (3:10PM): Booth 5767 - Please help me keep the schedule up-to-date. PM or Contact Me if you have a change or any questions.
I could use a helper for ~30 minutes after the show ends Sunday for tearing down, and packing the booth and materials into my car. That would be awesome if you can help!?! 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!
BOOTH VOLUNTEERS SUMMARY
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 will state a few things now. 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 or giveaways of items not pre-approved by me before the show.
This is only a 10x10 booth so there's not a lot of room for extra friends and family to come and hang out in the booth. Please NO extra people behind the table or blocking the table front 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. THANK YOU!!!!
UPDATED 1/23/25 (3:10PM): Booth 5767 - Please help me keep the schedule up-to-date. PM or Contact Me if you have a change or any questions.
Thursday, February 20
1pm - 8pm
Username Time
djkimmel 1pm - 8pm
1pm - 3pm
3pm - 5pm
5pm - 7pm
Friday, February 21
12pm - 8pm
Username Time
djkimmel 12pm - 8pm
12pm - 2pm
2pm - 4pm
4pm - 6pm
6pm - 8pm
Saturday, February 22
10am - 8pm
Username Time
djkimmel 10am - 8pm
10am - 12pm
12pm - 2pm
2pm - 4pm
4pm - 6pm
6pm - 8pm
Sunday, February 23
10am - 5pm
Username Time
djkimmel 10am - 5pm
10am - 12pm
12pm - 2pm
2pm - 4pm or
3pm - 5pm (tear down)
I could use a helper for ~30 minutes after the show ends Sunday for tearing down, and packing the booth and materials into my car. That would be awesome if you can help!?! 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!
BOOTH VOLUNTEERS SUMMARY
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 will state a few things now. 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 or giveaways of items not pre-approved by me before the show.
This is only a 10x10 booth so there's not a lot of room for extra friends and family to come and hang out in the booth. Please NO extra people behind the table or blocking the table front 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. THANK YOU!!!!