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2025-06-08, 20:11:45I'm planning on moving to a new server within the next 2 to 3 weeks. Just a little friendly warning as there might be a few hours of odd behavior when the process starts. I will try to have it done at night or weekend.
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2025-03-04, 16:50:42The Ultimate Sport Show Grand Rapids is March 13 - March 16 next week!
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2025-03-04, 16:45:26Please visit booth 1929 back by The Hawg Trough to say hi and wish me happy birthday while you're at it! 
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2025-02-09, 14:35:57Stop by booth 5767 near the west end of the Suburban Collection Showplace to keep me company at Outdoorama February 20-23.
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2025-01-23, 15:12:26Next up - Outdoorama in Novi February 20-23, 2025! See you there!
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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.
Fri, 04 Apr 2025 16:00:54 +0000
Due to low water levels on the Great Lakes, particularly Lake St. Clair, the mouth of the channel at the Michigan DNR Clinton River Cutoff ramp needs to be dredged.
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#91
Ultimate Fishing Show Detroit 2026 / Re: REMINDER! Outdoorama 2024 ...
Last post by djkimmel - February 26, 2024, 10:53:28 AMSpecial thanks to Skulley and triton22 who helped out in my booth at Outdoorama.
Thanks also to the people who came down to the show and stopped by my booth to say hey!
Thanks also to the people who came down to the show and stopped by my booth to say hey!
#92
Bass Fishing Tips, Techniques & General Discussion / Re: Fantasy fishing
Last post by djkimmel - February 24, 2024, 08:00:14 AMWell, we are off any running with 1 member already (me!)... the Bassmaster Fantasy Fishing group is "GreatLakesBass.com" and maybe I can even come up with some prizes if someone reminds me later that I said such.
I forgot to pick my teams so far this year. I'm securely in first and last place right now, though I tumble to last as soon as anyone else joins!
I forgot to pick my teams so far this year. I'm securely in first and last place right now, though I tumble to last as soon as anyone else joins!
#93
Bass Fishing Tips, Techniques & General Discussion / Re: Fantasy fishing
Last post by djkimmel - February 24, 2024, 07:50:06 AMWell, partially my fault because I missed this as a new post!! Are you talking Bassmaster, right? I can make a group. Should be able to anyway.
#94
Bass Fishing Tips, Techniques & General Discussion / Re: 2024 SWAPMEET
Last post by djkimmel - February 24, 2024, 07:48:55 AMHey Mojo! How ya doin? Long time no see. You should stop by Outdoorama.
#95
Ultimate Fishing Show Detroit 2026 / REMINDER! Outdoorama 2024 goin...
Last post by djkimmel - February 24, 2024, 07:46:42 AMGood morning everyone! Outdoorama 2024 is still happening. There's quite a bit of fishing tackle, rods and reels here! Also lots of boats to look at. Please come on down today, Saturday, February 24 or tomorrow, Sunday February 25 (or BOTH!) and visit. It's better than sitting at home watching reruns of Mama's Family.
I'm right next to Wayne Carpenter and his Fishing Information Service Headquarters / Xtreme Bass Tackle booth. I'm in booth 5767 on a corner. If you look up at the support pillars and see C9 way over close to the West wall in the MUCC aisle, you'll find me. Come tell me your latest fish story.
If you bring a group down, contact me first before you come and maybe I can help out a little. Email me at djkimmel at greatlakesbass DOT com. I'll watch for it just in case. Thanks! And have a good weekend!
I'm right next to Wayne Carpenter and his Fishing Information Service Headquarters / Xtreme Bass Tackle booth. I'm in booth 5767 on a corner. If you look up at the support pillars and see C9 way over close to the West wall in the MUCC aisle, you'll find me. Come tell me your latest fish story.
If you bring a group down, contact me first before you come and maybe I can help out a little. Email me at djkimmel at greatlakesbass DOT com. I'll watch for it just in case. Thanks! And have a good weekend!
#96
Ultimate Fishing Show Detroit 2026 / Re: 2024 Outdoorama Volunteers...
Last post by djkimmel - February 21, 2024, 03:15:30 PMWell, I'm pleasantly surprised to hear from a couple of you. Thanks!
Skulley you changed your screen name and threw me a second! I think I actually put your name on a badge already or they just took my list from last year and copied it maybe? Not sure.
triton22, I'll have them make you a badge when I get there tomorrow. It will be at the back of the building inside from the Exhibitor's entrance - the part of the building that sticks out. If you remember that? If not, message me and I'll provide more information. THANKS!
Skulley you changed your screen name and threw me a second! I think I actually put your name on a badge already or they just took my list from last year and copied it maybe? Not sure.
triton22, I'll have them make you a badge when I get there tomorrow. It will be at the back of the building inside from the Exhibitor's entrance - the part of the building that sticks out. If you remember that? If not, message me and I'll provide more information. THANKS!
#97
Lake St Clair - St Clair River Bass Fishing Reports / My Last Spring Trip on Lake St...
Last post by Bigbass201 - February 16, 2024, 06:13:27 AMLast year I didn't get out on Lake St. Clair as much as I wanted too. Darn schedule just played havoc with how the weather played out. The boat ramp situation this year should make things interesting as well with 9 mile being shut down. I'm always thinking of going early, but probably will wait a little longer this year for the prime time to hit it.
https://rumble.com/v4dpo7n-lake-st.-clair-smallmouth-bass-fishing-the-mile-roads.html?mref=66lt3&mc=9e0fe
https://rumble.com/v4dpo7n-lake-st.-clair-smallmouth-bass-fishing-the-mile-roads.html?mref=66lt3&mc=9e0fe
#98
Bass Fishing Tips, Techniques & General Discussion / Re: 2024 SWAPMEET
Last post by Mojo - February 13, 2024, 06:17:38 PMWell Bob O - I'll be there brother !!
#99
Bass Fishing Tips, Techniques & General Discussion / Re: Fantasy fishing
Last post by TheFishinPollock - February 09, 2024, 10:02:05 AM44 looks and no one had an opinion???
#100
Ultimate Fishing Show Detroit 2026 / Re: 2024 Outdoorama Volunteers...
Last post by triton22 - February 06, 2024, 09:19:46 PMDan, I can help you out on Saturday the 24th 2pm - 6pm