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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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2025-12-06, 09:52:48Hi Dan, see you next month.
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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.”
Fri, 04 Apr 2025 16:46:33 +0000
Now is the best time to be a bass angler on Lake St. Clair in at least the last 50 years according to a recent long-term MDNR fisheries research study.
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Recent posts
#91
Bass Fishing Tips, Techniques & General Discussion / I came across article on Dan
Last post by Bigbass201 - May 25, 2024, 07:11:49 AMDan, I came across this article that featured you this week. It's too bad they didn't mention your forum here. It could use a little boost. Thanks for all you have done for sport of bass fishing in Michigan. I remember Bryan Plenzler telling me about some things you were doing decades ago.
https://www.outdoornews.com/2024/05/24/sportsman-profile-dan-kimmel-is-michigans-bass-fishing-ambassador/
https://www.outdoornews.com/2024/05/24/sportsman-profile-dan-kimmel-is-michigans-bass-fishing-ambassador/
#92
Bass Fishing Tips, Techniques & General Discussion / Re: Fantasy fishing
Last post by cameraguy - April 13, 2024, 10:25:30 AMI'm in 2nd! Yay!
#93
Members MadWags Memorial Open Fishing Tournaments / Re: Interest in 2024 MadWags o...
Last post by triton22 - March 30, 2024, 10:35:44 PMI'm in as boater
#94
Members MadWags Memorial Open Fishing Tournaments / Re: Interest in 2024 MadWags o...
Last post by VinceR - March 26, 2024, 09:22:11 AMI'm in (boater) if you can settle on a date. I would suggest that we stay flexible with the date (for now) to maximize the participation. Sounds like the interest may be there if we can settle on a date that works.
#95
Members MadWags Memorial Open Fishing Tournaments / Re: Interest in 2024 MadWags o...
Last post by cameraguy - March 05, 2024, 07:20:55 PMI would do it if it was on May 4 or 18. Have to work on 11th.
#96
Opens & Other Bass Tournament Circuits / 2024 Wednesday Nighters
Last post by Crankinsmallies - March 01, 2024, 01:20:17 PM2024 Wednesday Nighters
$50 Entry Fee per Boat, single or 2 per boat
Big Bass included in the entry fee
NO MEMBERSHIP
5 fish limit per boat
Life jackets and kill switches mandatory
June 5 Lake Allegan Echo Point
June 19 Kalamazoo River Schultz Park
July 10 Lake Macatawa Dunton Park
July 24 Kalamazoo River Schultz Park
August 7 Lake Allegan Echo Point
August 21 Lake Macatawa Dunton Park
September 4 Kalamazoo River Schultz Park
September 18 Lake Allegan Echo Point
6PM – 9:30PM light permitting
100% Payout
Contact Josh for more information 616-886-0320
$50 Entry Fee per Boat, single or 2 per boat
Big Bass included in the entry fee
NO MEMBERSHIP
5 fish limit per boat
Life jackets and kill switches mandatory
June 5 Lake Allegan Echo Point
June 19 Kalamazoo River Schultz Park
July 10 Lake Macatawa Dunton Park
July 24 Kalamazoo River Schultz Park
August 7 Lake Allegan Echo Point
August 21 Lake Macatawa Dunton Park
September 4 Kalamazoo River Schultz Park
September 18 Lake Allegan Echo Point
6PM – 9:30PM light permitting
100% Payout
Contact Josh for more information 616-886-0320
#97
Opens & Other Bass Tournament Circuits / 2024 WEST SIDERS ONE ON ONE BA...
Last post by Crankinsmallies - March 01, 2024, 10:29:05 AM2024 WEST SIDERS ONE ON ONE BASS TOURNAMENT SERIES
$60 Entry Fee per Boat
Big Bass included in the entry fee
$40 MEMBERSHIP 100% paid out at classic
Must fish all 5 tournaments to qualify for classic
5 fish limit per boat
Life jackets and kill switches mandatory
All tournaments are Sunday's, except two day classic
May 26 Mona Lake
June 9 Muskegon Lake
July 7 Kalamazoo River
July 28 Lake Macatawa
August 18 Grand River
Sept 14 Grand River/Sept 15 Muskegon Lake
7AM (SAFE LIGHT) - 3PM
90% Payout – 10% to Classic fund
Contact Josh for more information 616-886-0320
$60 Entry Fee per Boat
Big Bass included in the entry fee
$40 MEMBERSHIP 100% paid out at classic
Must fish all 5 tournaments to qualify for classic
5 fish limit per boat
Life jackets and kill switches mandatory
All tournaments are Sunday's, except two day classic
May 26 Mona Lake
June 9 Muskegon Lake
July 7 Kalamazoo River
July 28 Lake Macatawa
August 18 Grand River
Sept 14 Grand River/Sept 15 Muskegon Lake
7AM (SAFE LIGHT) - 3PM
90% Payout – 10% to Classic fund
Contact Josh for more information 616-886-0320
#98
Opens & Other Bass Tournament Circuits / 2024 GRAND RIVER OPENS
Last post by Crankinsmallies - March 01, 2024, 10:28:13 AM2024 GRAND RIVER OPENS
$60 Entry Fee per Boat, single or 2 per boat
Big Bass included in the entry fee
NO MEMBERSHIP
5 fish limit per boat
Life jackets and kill switches mandatory
All tournaments are Sunday's out of Sterns Bayou Ramp (144th St)
June 16
July 14
August 4
September 22
7AM (SAFE LIGHT) - 2PM
100% Payout
Contact Josh for more information 616-886-0320
$60 Entry Fee per Boat, single or 2 per boat
Big Bass included in the entry fee
NO MEMBERSHIP
5 fish limit per boat
Life jackets and kill switches mandatory
All tournaments are Sunday's out of Sterns Bayou Ramp (144th St)
June 16
July 14
August 4
September 22
7AM (SAFE LIGHT) - 2PM
100% Payout
Contact Josh for more information 616-886-0320
#99
Bass Fishing Tips, Techniques & General Discussion / Re: Fantasy fishing
Last post by TheFishinPollock - March 01, 2024, 06:39:23 AMHEy yer a busy guy Dan. It's ok if ya missed the post. And you are right, You are going to drop to 2nd this morning when I put my name in it lol
#100
Ultimate Fishing Show Detroit 2026 / Floor Plan for 2024 Ultimate S...
Last post by djkimmel - February 26, 2024, 11:30:43 AMHere's a graphic floor plan for the upcoming March 7-10, 2024 Ultimate Sport Show Grand Rapids. I'll be in Booth 1929 back by the Hawg Trough!