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Great to see quite a few of you at the 2026 Ultimate Fishing Show. Now, on to Outdoorama Feb. 19-22.

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Hi Dan, see you next month.

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2013 Ultimate Fishing Show Features Kevin VanDam and Mark Zona

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Led by Kevin VanDam and Mark Zona, more than 75 free seminars are planned at the 2013 Ultimate Fishing Show—Detroit for novice to expert anglers, January 10 to 13 at Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave. in Novi. The Ultimate Fishing Show is the Midwest's biggest pure-fishing show in America's largest freshwater market.


Ultimate Bass Fishing Presented by Kevin VanDam
THURSDAY ONLY Special 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 is called by many in the Bass Fishing community as the "Best in the World!" His seminars are a must-see!

Big Bass Fishing Tips Presented by Mark Zona
FRIDAY ONLY Special Appearance! Zona, or just Z as many know him, is the wildly popular host of ZONA's Awesome Fishing Show on The Outdoor Channel! Z is an expert angler who has fished at the top levels and many of the best waters around the continent. But he keeps his home base right here in Michigan because he can never get enough of those BIG Northern Michigan and Great Lakes smallmouth bass! Expect the latest tips, tactics and lures presented in an entertaining manner from this expert angler.

More information on GreatLakesBass.com Outdoor Shows News.

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djkimmel

The Ultimate Fishing Show—Detroit, January 10 to 13 at Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave. in Novi, is the Midwest's biggest pure-fishing show in America's largest freshwater market. More than 200 booths of new rods, reels, lures and other tackle, plus outfitters, lodges, guides and charter fishing destinations are in the show, along with 200 new fishing boats representing 40 brands. Led by Kevin VanDam and Mark Zona, more than 75 free seminars including Don Watts and the Super Bass Clinic, and Captain Wayne Carpenter, are planned for novice to expert anglers.


  • Special features: Hawg Trough, 110,000-gallon Lake Ultimate, Shore Lunch Fish Fry, kids Trout Pond and much more.
  • Hours: Thursday, 3 to 9:30; Friday, 11 to 9:30; Saturday, 10 to 9; Sunday, 10 to 5.
  • Admission: $10 adults, $4 children 6 to 14, free for children 5 and under.
  • Information: www.UltimateFishingShow.com or 800-328-6550.

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djkimmel

Check out the Ultimate Fishing Show seminars schedule information for the return of the new ice fishing series, bigger and better for 2013!

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djkimmel

2013 Dates & Times                     Admission (Public)
Thursday, January 10   3pm - 9:30pm    Adults:  $10
Friday, January 11    11am - 9:30pm    Children (6-14):  $4
Saturday, January 12  10am - 9pm       5 & Under:  Free
Sunday, January 13    10am - 5pm       **Box office is cash only

Buy tickets online from Showspan: http://www.showspan.com/UFD/DatesTimesAdmission.aspx

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Hooksetter

Are they doing the food drive on Thursday like they have in the past? I don't see it mentioned anywhere.

Willie
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It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.

djkimmel

Quote from: Hooksetter on January 09, 2013, 08:21:52 AM
Are they doing the food drive on Thursday like they have in the past? I don't see it mentioned anywhere.

Willie

Yes - 1 free ticket for six cans or boxes of non-perishable food items. Bring them to the Ultimate Fishing Show–Detroit on opening night, Thursday, January 10, and receive a free ticket worth $10 for admission to the show that night only.

Go Fish!  Donate food at the Ultimate Fishing Show--Detroit on Thursday, January 10, and get in Free!

Thanks for bringing this up!

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