PLEASE NOTE:

The 2013 Seminar Schedule coming soon...

Kevin VanDam

FRIDAY 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!

Q&A with KVD!

You've been to this seminars, seen him on television and followed his tournament career - now's the chance to ask Kevin VanDam that question you've always wondered about - a special technique, a hot topic or his ideas on how to further your fishing career.  The Ultimate Fishing Show - Detroit has made special arrangements to hold a private seminar for show guests on Friday, January 13 at 4:30pm.  This isn't a typical seminar - KVD will be answering your questions, submitted online at http://nbaa-bass.com/pages/news/vandam_seminar.php, the official website of the National Bass Anglers Association.  You get to choose what Kevin talks about, but you must register online for this special limited seating event.

CLICK HERE to register.  The Q&A is free to guests of the Ultimate Fishing Show, but you must purchase a ticket to the Show itself, which are available at the Box Office at the Suburban Collection Showplace.

PLEASE NOTE:  You will need to pick up your Kevin VanDam Q&A Seminar Ticket at the NBAA booth at the Ultimate Fishing Show by 3:30pm on Friday, January 13.  Failure to pick up your ticket by 3:30pm may result in the loss of your seat.

Ultimate Bass Fishing

Presented by Kevin VanDam

Babe Winkleman

If you spend 30+ years on television, you can't fake enthusiasm.  That's why, through all these years, a natural bond has developed between Babe Winkelman and the people who watch him fish and hunt on TV as the host of "Good Fishing" and "Outdoor Secrets."  In 1992, Babe was inducted into the prestigious Sports Legends Hall of Fame (alongside the world's best athletes in baseball, football, boxing, etc.) by the Touchdown Club of Columbus, Ohio.  Babe is the only outdoors figure to be honored before or since.  He was inducted into the Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame in 1988.  Babe has spoken before American presidents and has rubbed elbows with Hollywood stars.

Fishing in Ontario

Presented by Babe Winkelman     

Babe's seminars are legendary.  As the official spokesman for Ontario, Canada's Great Outdoors, Babe will tell stories and share secrets about his fishing and hunting expeditions to our northern neighbor. 

Mark Romanack

Mark is a full-time outdoor writer and author of the acclaimed Precision Trolling Depth Guides, Fishing 411 television host, seminar leader and walleye fishing expert with more than 20 years of experience.  He will be on hand all four days of the show.

Open Water Walleyes

Presented by Mark Romanack

Walleye are one of the most popular species in the Great Lakes region.  Using video clips from his popular TV series Fishing 411, Romanack will outline the finer points of several walleye fishing presentations he routinely uses to catch more and bigger fish.  Included will be tips for fishing jigs in rivers, bottom bouncer tactics and the art of slip sinker rigging.

Super Walleye Clinic

Presented by Mark Romanack and a special guest host - $25 Fee

It would be hard to find two anglers with more collective walleye fishing experience.  Both men are ardent trollers who have spent countless hours fishing the open waters of Lake Erie and Saginaw Bay for trophy walleye.  Some of the topics of interest that are sure to be covered in this seminar include crankbait trolling, using planer boards, fishing diving planers, using downriggers, snap-weight trolling, techniques for drifting and trolling live bait and much more.  This special 2-hour workshop on advanced walleye techniques will cover new angles for the fishermen who want to climb to the next level. 

A $25 fee will be collected at the Show Thursday through Saturday morning at the Precision Angling booth.  Each attendee will receive a "free gift" valued at more than the cost of the seminar and a chance to win one of dozens of door prizes.  Those signing up for the clinic on Thursday and Friday at the Show will be given a free admission pass to enter the Show on Saturday for the clinic.  Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the pros!

Mark Martin

There is no denying walleye are finicky fish, and fishing pro Mark Martin is no stranger to teaching others on how to catch them.  Martin has been giving seminars on the subject since his first tournament win in 1991, during the first-ever Professional Walleye Trail (PWT) Championship - which coined him the title "The Original Champ."  A life-long resident of Michigan, Martin is currently an instructor with the Fishing Vacation / Schools as well as a tournament pro with Anglers Insight Marketing (AIM).  Not to be missed, Martin will be giving seminars on catching walleye using modern-day open-water techniques and giving up his secrets to catching the most fickle of fish through the ice.

Ice Fishing for Walleye

Presented by Mark Martin

Walleye Fishing

Presented by Mark Martin

Don Watts

Don is one of Michigan's most accomplished tournament anglers.  He has won tournaments across the mid-west and throughout Michigan.

Super Bass Clinic

NEW THIS YEAR!  Presented by Don Watts - $25 Fee

This special 2-hour clinic is intended for anglers who want to climb to the next level in recreational or tournament fishing.  Some of the topics that are sure to be covered in this Clinic are jerkbait fishing, bouncing a darter, jig fishing, and crankbaiting in the weeds.  These secret techniques have won Don thousands in cash and prizes.  Don will also cover specific lakes such as Muskegon, White, Gun, Burt / Mullett, and Lake St. Clair. 

A fee of $25 will be collected at the NBAA booth Thursday through Saturday morning.  Each attendee will receive a "free gift" valued at more than the cost of the clinic, plus a chance to win the Grand Prize drawing.  Those signing up for the clinic on Thursday or Friday will be given a free admission pass to enter the Show on Saturday for the Clinic.  Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best this state has to offer!  Sign up early, seating is limited. 

NBAA Pro-Staff

The top pro-staffers from the National Bass Anglers Association will present several how-to seminars designed to educate anglers on the art of bass fishing and the ins and outs of tournament fishing.

Topics will include Jerkbait Tactics and Drop Shooting for Bass with NBAA National Points Champion Don Watts.  Seasonal Patterns for Catching Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass in all conditions on jerkbaits and dropshots, from early Spring through Fall on Michigan waters.  Inland Lake Secrets with Paul Cowen.  Paul will share his secrets on inland lake bass fishing around the Detroit area.  He runs one of the largest divisions in NBAA and is an expert on bass fishing in the metro area.

John Gore will also be on hand.  His knowledge of fishing reaches well beyond just bass.  John will show you how to catch almost anything that swims.  If John isn't doing a seminar he will be showing anglers of all ages new hot tips and tactics at the Rig-It-Board, which will be located next to the NBAA booth.

Other special seminar leaders scheduled to be on hand are Dan Kimmel, Rich Kelley, Andrew Smith, Pete Lusis, Scott Tyrell, Ben Felton, Andrew Solomon, and other local pros to give tips on the overlooked lakes, secret hotspots and new techniques for catching Michigan's big largemouth and smallmouth bass.

National Bass Angler's Association Seminar Series

Capt. Joe Raymer

Joe is an expert angler with special knowledge on his favorite fish, the Michigan Walleye.  Capt. Joe is the owner of Looney Toon Charters and co-host of "1 Big Fish TV."  He is a full-time charter captain spending hundreds of hours on the water every year. 

Ice Fishing Lake Simcoe

Presented by Joe Raymer

Mike Schultz

Born and raised in Southeast Michigan, Mike has been involved in the outdoors his entire life.  During his teenage years he developed an interest in fly fishing.  The majority of his free time was consumed with fishing and tying.  After graduating from Eastern Michigan University he started guiding and working in the fly fishing industry full time.  His angling travels have taken him from Alaska to Patagonia and many places in between.  Logging 200+ days a year on the water annually, Mike has developed a vast knowledge of Midwestern waters and beyond.

Mike is the owner of Schultz Outfitters, a fly fishing guide service specializing in South Eastern Michigan warm-water angling, instruction and destination travel.

The Basics of Fly Fishing for Warm Water Species

Presented by Mike Schultz of Schultz Outfitters

Capt. Joe Raymer

Joe is an expert angler with special knowledge on his favorite fish, the Michigan Walleye.  Capt. Joe is the owner of Looney Toon Charters and co-host of "1 Big Fish TV."  He is a full-time charter captain spending hundreds of hours on the water every year. 

Ice Fishing Saginaw Bay

Presented by Capt. Joe Raymer

Joe will touch on the latest tips and tactics for consistently bagging your limit even in tough conditions.  Whether you focus on Saginaw Bay or your favorite northern Michigan clear water inland lake, time spent at this seminar will surely increase your catch on the ice this winter.

Capt. Chip Cartwright

Capt. Chip is one of the most experienced anglers on the water.  He was born to be a great fisherman, his family owns Wolverine Tackle, maker of the world famous Silver Streak.  He has honed his skills over countless hours on the water perfecting the design and use of fishing tackle and special techniques for maximizing the productivity of lures.  Cartwright is also an accomplished Great Lakes troller for limit catches of Salmon, Steelhead and Trout.

Early Season Lake Erie Walleye

Presented by Capt. Chip Cartwright

Super Salmon Clinic

Presented by the Team from Silver Streak Lures - $25 Fee

These top fishing pros will be on hand for a one-time only special appearance for this must-see presentation.  The team is made up of some of the most consistent Charter Boat Captains on the lake today, including Capt. Jerry Lee of Jerry's Sport Fishing, Capt. Steve Martin of MI-Hi Charters, Capt. C.J. Baker of Puddle Jumper Charters and Capt. Chip Cartwright of Wolverine Tackle.  They will speak on strategies for consistently putting fish in the boat.  The presentation will include many of their proven methods that have made them so successful. There will be plenty of time for question and answer.

A $25 fee is required.  Each attendee will receive a "Goodie Bag" loaded with products discussed in the clinic and valued at more than the cost of the admission fee.  Tickets will be sold at the Wolverine Tackle / Silver Streak booth at the Show.

Capt. Wayne Carpenter

Wayne has dedicated fifteen years of effort to bringing in fishing information and bait technology to anglers.  The research done over that period resulted in the development of the Combat Fishing Weekly Newsletter, No Secrets on Lake St. Clair volumes 1 and 2, No Secrets On Lake St. Clair DVD, Marked Maps Series 1 and 2, and several websites including www.combat-bassfishing.com, www.basstothefuture.com and www.fishingspotspecs.com.  Wayne has also developed a full line of tournament quality baits by Xtreme Bass Tackle.  He has been recognized as the foremost bass fishing expert on Lake St. Clair through his participation in Michigan's major fishing shows, TV and radio appearances and nationally known product development.

Total Smallmouth Solutions

Presented by Capt. Wayne Carpenter

Coming to this seminar is like finding a new hot spot on the lake.  See how baits, techniques and equipment can fit right into your style of fishing and be on more and better smallmouth bass in the 2012 season than you have ever been on before.

Capt. Doug Samsal

Doug is a full time Bass Pro Shops Professional Guide, professional fishing educator and owner of Doug Samsal Guide Service.  With thousands of hours experience on Lake St. Clair, the Detroit River, St. Clair River and other local bodies of water, Doug is the perfect person to present seminars on muskies and smallmouth.

Spinning & Baitcasting Made Easy

Presented by Capt. Doug Samsal

Spring Smallmouth on Lake St. Clair

Presented by Capt. Doug Samsal

Doug's seminar will help you maximize your efficiency on the water next summer.

Casting and Jigging for Muskies

Presented by Capt. Doug Samsal

This presentation is packed with Doug's tips and techniques that he has mastered on the water with specific knowledge on targeting and catching monster muskie. 

Gerry Gostenik

Gerry is a Professional Bass Fisherman and a full time guide specializing in Great Lakes Smallmouth Bass Fishing.  He is one of a handful of anglers from the Midwest that has qualified to compete on the prestigious Bassmaster Tour. 

Great Lakes Bass Fishing

Presented by Gerry Gostenik

Dan Armitage

Dan is a full-time freelance outdoor writer and syndicated radio show host whose articles appear on a regular basis in national magazines including Outdoor Life, In-Fisherman, Cabela's Outfitter Journal, Camping Life, Outdoor News, and Game & Fish publications.  He hosts the weekly radio program "Buckeye Sportsman with Dan Armitage," which is syndicated in 18 Midwest markets and heard locally on Toledo's WSPD 1370 AM.  Dan travels the nation during the winter months conducting programs on fishing, boating and camping subjects.

Basic Ice Fishing

Presented by Dan Armitage

Kids Fishing Fun

Presented by Dan Armitage

Basic Kayak Fishing

Presented by Dan Armitage

Capt. Jerry Lee

One of Michigan's most experienced and beloved professional fishermen, Captain Jerry Lee will be on hand to share his vast knowledge of open water fishing tactics for salmon and steelhead.  Captain Jerry is a member of the Lowrance Electronics, Wolverine Silver Streak, Shimano, Big Jon, Precision Trolling, Offshore Tackle, Pure Fishing, Strong Flys and Maui Jim pro staff with over 30 years of fishing and guiding experience on the Great Lakes.

Great Lakes Salmon & Steelhead

Presented by Capt. Jerry Lee

Seminar visitors will learn the hottest tactics, including the use of lead core, rotators, cut bait, in-line boards and the latest downrigger savvy.  This presentation will include the tips and tactics it takes to consistently boat limits of fish for his customers day after day.

Don Miller

Captain Don Miller has become one of Lake St. Clair's most popular charter captains.  Captain Don's first-hand knowledge of the fish's seasonal movements and their habits has spanned three decades on the lake.  He has successfully boated over 5,000 muskies, with multiple numbers in a day and size up to 40 lbs. Well-known muskie fisherman, author, educator, and seminar conductor, Miller has authored many articles, and has been a guest speaker at many fishing clubs, outfitters, and organizations throughout the Midwest.

Open Water Trolling for Muskie

Presented by Capt. Don Miller

Don's seminar includes streaming videos of live action on the boat while under operation fishing for muskies.  It is current and up to date with not only the latest, but also proven techniques of Great Lakes trolling for muskies.  Don't miss the complete seminar that shows everything from fishing rod placement and types of baits to catch-and-release.

Capt. Mike Pittiglio

Mike is a full time Muskie guide on the world renowned Lake St. Clair.  With over 20 years of Muskie fishing under his belt, he spends approximately 120 days per season on the lake fishing for Muskies.  His accomplishments include a 55 1/4", which weighed 41.45 lbs., three muskies over 56", and 39 muskies boated in one day. 

Muskies on Lake St. Clair - Trolling

Presented by Capt. Mike Pittiglio   

Captain Mike will hold nothing back.  Mike's hard-core multi-media Muskie Trolling presentation will hit the highlights of last season on the lake from the first Saturday of June through December.  All the hottest lures, locations and set-ups will be covered.  He will highlight what it takes for anglers to find the best water and troll it to maximum effect.  Lake St. Clair is the best Muskie fishery in the world and Mike's presentation will make your time next season on the water more fun and more productive.

Capt. Lance Valentine

As founder of Lance Valentine's Walleye 101 and the "Fishing Education Center," Lance has helped countless anglers catch more fish through seminars, workshops and educational charters.  Over 20 years of walleye fishing experience has gained Lance the knowledge needed to become known as an expert on marine electronics.  Catching more fish of all species begins with the ability to locate them and stay where they are, and Lance's seminars will teach all you need to master your electronics.

Spoon Fed Walleye

Presented by Capt. Lance Valentine

The Lure is Last

Presented by Capt. Lance Valentine

Learn the proper way to approach fishing.

Electronics Workshop Covering Sonar and GPS

Presented by Capt. Lance Valentine

Bob Brunner

Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame and Legendary Guide

Bob will show you how to make Buck Tails from scratch and different ways to change body baits to make them help you take more fish.  He will relate some of his vast experiences over the last 78 years.  Bob has fished hundreds of lakes and rivers, as well as two oceans, plus he has guided on Lake St. Clair for over 40 years.  He caught his first Bass and Pike in 1929 and his first Muskie in 1931.  He will teach you how to rig for fish, so you have the best chance to get into one.  Bob will answer any question he can about fishing and if he doesn't know, he may know where you can get an answer.

Casting for Muskie and Pike

Presented by Bob Brunner

Capt. Lance Valentine

As founder of Lance Valentine's Walleye 101 and the "Fishing Education Center," Lance has helped countless anglers catch more fish through seminars, workshops and educational charters.  Over 20 years of walleye fishing experience has gained Lance the knowledge needed to become known as an expert on marine electronics.  Catching more fish of all species begins with the ability to locate them and stay where they are, and Lance's seminars will teach all you need to master your electronics.

Jigging the Detroit River

Presented by Lance Valentine

Learn how to maximize your catch!

Marianne Huskey

Marianne is known in the professional fishing world as "Walleye Woman."  She is a 12 year veteran to walleye angling.  She has been competing at the professional level of the AIM Pro Walleye Series.  As the only female professional angler who competes in the Pro-AM Circuit, Marianne has been a highly featured angler in magazine, TV, radio and on the internet for the last two years.  She is also the director of the NPAA Youth Clinics for the AIM Tournaments.  Marianne works with other nonprofit organizations such as Fishing Has No Boundaries, Make a Wish Foundation, Anger Young Angler, and Women in the Outdoors.  With the ability to grab the attention of spectators while on stage, at the launch, or while conducting a seminar, she has been recognized as one of the most professional anglers among her peers.

AIM Pro Walleye Tips

Presented by Marianne Huskey

Jim Bedford

He has become one of Michigan's foremost authorities on fishing Michigan Rivers with spinners and other lures.  The retired toxicologist spends over 1,000 hours a year fishing Michigan Rivers and has written three books on the subject.  His most recent book "Spinner Magic!" has been a huge hit with Michigan anglers.

River Fishing With Lures for Steelhead and Trout

Presented by Jim Bedford

Jim will discuss how to pick the best local water and target the most active fish.  His presentation will include hands-on instruction of how to use equipment to your best advantage.  He will teach you how to cover the most water and consistently out produce other methods by targeting the aggressive fish in a long reach of stream.

Wilson Marine

Wilson Marine has focused on offering a family atmosphere through boating for the past 61 years.  They will share some of their expertise with keeping your boat maintained.  This is a great opportunity to learn from the pros.

"How To" Boat Maintenance

Presented by Wilson Marine

The New Fly Fisher - Host Colin McKeown

The New Fly Fisher is all about education.  There are quite a few fishing shows on television, even some purely fly fishing series.  The problem is few, if any, really help you learn.  That is why this series was conceived.  The New Fly Fisher is designed to be an educational and instructional experience.  It will teach you more about entomology and ecology.  How a graphite or cane rod is designed and built.  Why leaders are constructed a certain way and which cast will help you compensate for difficult water currents.  To explain why large Brown Trout are spooky in relation to other species or why small streams are precious and fragile environments.  Each week guests of the series will instruct you in something new and interesting about fly-fishing.  The New Fly Fisher is taking a 3-dimensional approach to education.  Clear and concise instruction and animation to help explain a specific point or tactic.  Don't miss their unique fly fishing seminars on Lake Ultimate!

Northern Ontario Fishing Opportunities

Presented by The New Fly Fisher

Ontario Brook Trout

Presented by The New Fly Fisher

Pike on a Fly Rod

Presented by The New Fly Fisher

Fly Fishing in Ontario's Great Outdoors

Presented by The New Fly Fisher

Capt. Scott Shelagowski

Scott is a professional charter captain and trout and salmon tournament winner who specializes in year round open water fishing for Michigan's cool-water species.  From Steelhead to Walleye, to huge King Salmon, something is always biting in our rivers and near-shore waters.  Scott's years of on-the-water experience and practical knowledge is shared with many satisfied charter clients every year. 

Michigan Steelhead in the River

Presented by Capt. Scott Shelagowski

This seminar is loaded with knowledge learned from guiding others to great catches.  Not just catching the fish himself, but instructing others and teaching them how to be successful as well.

Kim Stricker

Kim is the producer and host of the new Hook n' Look TV program, broadcast nationally on the Outdoor Channel.  He is a consistent veteran and pro on the Bassmaster and FLW tours.  Winner of the 1994 Bassmaster Michigan Top-100.  Bassmaster Classic and FLW Championship Qualifier.  This Michigan pro has earned a reputation as an acknowledged expert on largemouth and smallmouth bass.  Few pros have attained the intimate knowledge of the habits and habitats as Stricker, who is also an experienced underwater videographer.  As a result, his dynamic multimedia presentations are popular with anglers everywhere.

Bass Fishing

Presented by Kim Stricker

Chris LeMessurier

Chris is a licensed and certified kayak fishing fanatic.  He is contributing author of "Kayak Fishing: The Ultimate Guide" 2nd Edition, member of the Hook 1 Crew, Wilderness Systems and RAM Mounts pro staff.  Born and raised in Michigan, Chris has spent many days chasing fish on the Great Lakes.  He targets everything from tasty salmon to the explosive northern pike, smallmouth bass and musky. 

Kayak Fishing in Michigan

Presented by Chris LeMessurier