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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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Ready or not, they're coming! The 2025 Ultimate Sport Show Tour is on the calendar and steadily approaching with the 3 best outdoor shows before the season really gets going!
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The Michigan DNR is conducting an acoustic tagging study on Lake St. Clair Smallmouth Bass to better understand their distribution through the lake and habitat use.
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The 79th Annual Ultimate Sport Show - Grand Rapids is March 7 - March 10, 2024 at DeVos Place. Over 4 acres of fishing and hunting gear, outdoor travel, fishing boats and seminars!
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Michigan's original sportsmen's show - Outdoorama 2024 up next! February 22 - 25 at Suburban Collection Showplace.
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#91
Bass Fishing Tips, Techniques & General Discussion / Re: Lithium Battery Chargers
Last post by djkimmel - January 03, 2024, 01:03:57 PMI'd heard that about outboards. I saw something about the battery I'm getting maybe being approved by Mercury, but I would check before assuming that. I have a Yamaha that I'm having worked on this spring to see if it is still workable. Haven't used it in quite awhile.
My old Ranger only has room for 3 batteries, and I have a 24/36V trolling motor. I believe I need to have 3 batteries of the same size and type for that to work right, though I usually only use it in 24V.
Assuming I don't buy a different trolling motor, I'd probably stick with the 3 Deka 31 Wet Cell batteries I already have for it. I definitely have no plans to buy more Lithium batteries. Way over my budget. I could use the one for my little portable electric motor maybe if I still do rowboat rentals a fair amount this coming season, but then I need the Lithium charger I think.
Don't believe either of the ancient chargers I have now would work for Lithium. Lithium wasn't an option when I bought those chargers. Won't worry about it much until I actually get the battery I was told I won. When/If I get it, I'll figure something out.
My old Ranger only has room for 3 batteries, and I have a 24/36V trolling motor. I believe I need to have 3 batteries of the same size and type for that to work right, though I usually only use it in 24V.
Assuming I don't buy a different trolling motor, I'd probably stick with the 3 Deka 31 Wet Cell batteries I already have for it. I definitely have no plans to buy more Lithium batteries. Way over my budget. I could use the one for my little portable electric motor maybe if I still do rowboat rentals a fair amount this coming season, but then I need the Lithium charger I think.
Don't believe either of the ancient chargers I have now would work for Lithium. Lithium wasn't an option when I bought those chargers. Won't worry about it much until I actually get the battery I was told I won. When/If I get it, I'll figure something out.
#92
Bass Fishing Tips, Techniques & General Discussion / Re: Lithium Battery Chargers
Last post by Bigbass201 - January 03, 2024, 11:12:20 AMExtremely expensive, but you can go for days without charging them. One thing to look into is whether it voids any type of warranty on your boat motor. I don't remember which company or how long ago, but one of them said using the Lithium batteries would void the motor warranty.
#93
Bass Fishing Tips, Techniques & General Discussion / Lithium Battery Chargers
Last post by djkimmel - January 03, 2024, 10:05:43 AMJust wondered how many of you out there have made the big leap to Lithium batteries? If so, which charger are you using to recharge them? I may have won a lithium battery and trying to decide what to do with it (haven't received it yet). Thanks!
#94
Ultimate Fishing Show Detroit 2025 / Re: KVD AND Z at the 2024 Ulti...
Last post by djkimmel - January 03, 2024, 09:44:49 AMThe 2024 Ultimate Fishing Show Seminar Schedule has been posted. Click the link to get the latest updates on the schedule from the Showspan website.
Two by KVD on Thursday and two by Mark Zona scheduled at this time.
Two by KVD on Thursday and two by Mark Zona scheduled at this time.
#95
Ultimate Fishing Show Detroit 2025 / Re: Win 2 tickets to 2024 Ulti...
Last post by djkimmel - December 31, 2023, 09:33:36 AMGoing to post it on Facebook and Instagram. That will get a few people's attention usually. It's that time of year when people start looking around too. Thanks.
#96
Members MadWags Memorial Open Fishing Tournaments / Re: Interest in 2024 MadWags o...
Last post by Bigbass201 - December 30, 2023, 09:41:54 PMBig roll of the dice on weather, but I'm sure that would be a blast with all the fish moving up.
#97
Ultimate Fishing Show Detroit 2025 / Re: Win 2 tickets to 2024 Ulti...
Last post by Bigbass201 - December 30, 2023, 09:39:30 PMGosh, I'm having my truck worked on that weekend so I can't make it, or I'd answer. Hopefully someone comes across this post. Have you tried sending out a group email to everyone in your system to let them know about your new board? I'm sure many aren't aware of the changes you have made.
#98
Ultimate Fishing Show Detroit 2025 / Win 2 tickets to 2024 Ultimate...
Last post by djkimmel - December 30, 2023, 12:13:52 PMThis is ridiculously easy! Post on this thread the answer to which day is KVD, and which day is Mark Zona 'Z' doing seminars at the 2024 Ultimate Fishing Show?
I'll randomly pick a winner from all the correct answers on this thread on January 7. So you have through January 6 to enter this super easy, simple contest for 2 tickets to the 2024 Ultimate Fishing Show in Novi at Suburban Collection Showplace.
I'll randomly pick a winner from all the correct answers on this thread on January 7. So you have through January 6 to enter this super easy, simple contest for 2 tickets to the 2024 Ultimate Fishing Show in Novi at Suburban Collection Showplace.
#99
Bass Fishing Tips, Techniques & General Discussion / Re: No Round Lake, Bring on th...
Last post by djkimmel - December 30, 2023, 12:07:01 PMI might as well have an easy giveaway for two tickets to the 2024 Ultimate Fishing Show, January 11-14 in Novi at Suburban Collection Showplace. Let me think of a good way to award these tickets while I'm watching college football today. I'll post something.
#100
Bass Fishing Tips, Techniques & General Discussion / No Round Lake, Bring on the Ul...
Last post by djkimmel - December 30, 2023, 12:04:02 PMIn desperation, I drove out to Round Lake the other day... hoping for open water, even if muddy and cold. No such luck... Only about 10-15% of the lake out from the boat ramp is open. The rest is covered by very slushy looking ice as far across as I can see from the boat ramp.
All the spot's I'd want to fish are covered, and not enough ice for ice fishing, of course. So, I guess it's "Bring on the Ultimate Fishing Show!" since I can at least talk about fishing.
The only seminar I have is the Ultimate Bass Clinic on Saturday. Better than nothing anyway.
I'll be in Booth 3054 when I'm not out visiting other booths for some exercise. That's in the front, right part of the building. I'll be next door to Wayne Carpenter and Xtreme Bass Tackle. You should be able to find me - I have a larger, new sign for this year that should stick out better!
Come find me. Tell me some fishing stories!
All the spot's I'd want to fish are covered, and not enough ice for ice fishing, of course. So, I guess it's "Bring on the Ultimate Fishing Show!" since I can at least talk about fishing.
The only seminar I have is the Ultimate Bass Clinic on Saturday. Better than nothing anyway.
I'll be in Booth 3054 when I'm not out visiting other booths for some exercise. That's in the front, right part of the building. I'll be next door to Wayne Carpenter and Xtreme Bass Tackle. You should be able to find me - I have a larger, new sign for this year that should stick out better!
Come find me. Tell me some fishing stories!