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Stop by booth 5767 near the west end of the Suburban Collection Showplace to keep me company at Outdoorama February 20-23.
Next up - Outdoorama in Novi February 20-23, 2025! See you there!
I might be at a seminar for a bit but I'll be around.
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KVD and Z Again at 2025 Ultimate Sport Show Grand Rapids
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Lake St Clair Spring Smallmouth Bass Fishing
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Latest Articles
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.
Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:11:14 +0000
Over 4 Acres of Fishing and Hunting Gear, Fishing Boats, Seminars and more available starting Thursday, March 13 at DeVos Place in downtown Grand Rapids. Many great seminars featuring Kevin VanDam and Mark Zona.
Fri, 07 Feb 2025 20:06:06 +0000
If you enjoy your time in the outdoors – hunting, fishing, boating, camping etc. – then Suburban Collection Showplace is the place for you and your family Feb. 20-23 when the 52nd Annual Outdoorama returns to town.
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 21:45:52 +0000
Hundreds of New Fishing Boats, the largest Ice Fishing Display in the state, and a Star-Studded Lineup of Seminars by some of the best anglers in the world combine to make the 42nd annual Ultimate Fishing Show–Detroit the largest and best Pure Fishing Show in the country.
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Recent posts
#61
Bass Fishing Tips, Techniques & General Discussion / I found an Old ShipWreck with ...
Last post by Bigbass201 - July 05, 2024, 05:18:21 AMWho still uses their side scan fairly regularly? I had it on my old boat, then when I got my fiberglass Ranger it didn't come with it. I didn't replace it for several years. I finally got it back on my boat I got in the fall. Man, I didn't realize how much I missed it until I put back on this boat. I was scouting around Lake Erie and came across a couple old wrecks on the bottom that I never knew were there. I had my ice fishing camera with me, and I was able to drop that down as well and get a decent look at it with the fish around it. I have to say it was my highlight of fishing year so far. I think I enjoy finding something new to fish as much as catching a big one sometimes. This spot did hold good smallmouth too.
Lake Erie Shipwreck Underwater Video Click Here
Lake Erie Shipwreck Underwater Video Click Here
#62
Indiana Bass Fishing Reports / Indiana Fishing Adventure
Last post by Bigbass201 - June 14, 2024, 07:58:53 AMMy buddy Jim and I adventured into some of my old stomping grounds in Indiana a couple weeks ago. It ended up being quite the adventure with some decent catches along the way.
Indiana Fishing Adventure Click Here
Indiana Fishing Adventure Click Here
#63
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/
#64
Bass Fishing Tips, Techniques & General Discussion / Re: Fantasy fishing
Last post by cameraguy - April 13, 2024, 10:25:30 AMI'm in 2nd! Yay!
#65
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
#66
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.
#67
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.
#68
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
#69
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
#70
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