The Ultimate Fishing Show – Detroit will be in town from Jan. 12-15 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi with hundreds of new fishing boats, and a lineup of seminars by some of the most well known anglers in the world.
The four-day event is dedicated entirely to Michigan fishing. Southeastern Michigan is home to more freshwater anglers per capita than anywhere else in the country, making it the largest freshwater fishing market in America. More than 35,000 anglers visit the Ultimate Fishing Show – Detroit each year.
“Fishermen are getting excited for the return of the largest freshwater fishing show to Suburban Collection Showplace. Hundreds of exhibitors are bringing the latest tackle, gear, fishing boats, and accessories to the show,” says Ben Nielsen, show manager.
Nielson says one of the reasons so many anglers attend the show is to attend one of many seminars from some of the best anglers in the country including Kalamazoo native Kevin VanDam. He will share some of his personal tactics and techniques on Jan. 12 only.
“Some of the best freshwater fishing opportunities in the world are right here in Michigan,” Nielsen says. “Whether you fish for bass, walleye, panfish, salmon, trout, muskie, or northern pike we’ve got a seminar that covers them all with our star-studded lineup of national, state, and local fishing experts. Show patrons can pick up tips on fishing for just about every game fish that swims in Michigan waters.”
Manufacturer exhibits from Clam, Otter Outdoors, Striker, Frabill, Jiffy, Eskimo, Marcum, Strikemaster, and others will be on hand all four days of the show to answer questions and explain the features of their line of ice fishing equipment. Multiple retailers will be present, including Frank’s Great Outdoors, with tons of ice tackle.
On Jan. 12, admission is free for patrons who bring six cans or boxes or four pounds of non-perishable food items to donate to the annual Michigan Sportsmen Against Hunger Food Drive. The food will be collected by volunteers from local conservation organizations and donated to the American Red Cross and area food banks.
The first 250 attendees on Thursday and Friday receive a free, collectible Dardevle spoon from Eppinger Manufacturing Co. in Dearborn. The first 250 attendees on Saturday and Sunday will receive a K&E Bass Stopper lure from Stopper Lures in Hastings.
Show hours are Thursday, 1-8 p.m.; Friday, 12-8 p.m.; Saturday, 10-8 p.m.; and Sunday, 10-5 p.m. Admission is $12 for adults, $5 for children 6 to 14, and free for children 5 and under. On-site parking is $5.
For more information, visit UltimateFishingShow.com or call 800-328-6550.
