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Ultimate Fishing Show - Detroit 2025 runs January 9 through 12.

2025 Ultimate Fishing Show Features Tons of Tackle, Ice Fishing Expo

Hundreds of New Fishing Boats, the largest Ice Fishing Display in the state, and a Star-Studded Lineup of Seminars combine to make the 42nd annual Ultimate Fishing Show–Detroit the largest and best Pure Fishing Show in the country.

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79th Annual Ultimate Sport Show Grand Rapids starts March 7

Over 4 Acres of Fishing and Hunting Gear, Outdoor Travel, Fishing Boats, Seminars, Displays and Features. Go to UltimateSportShow.com for details, schedules and advance tickets.

2024 Wisconsin Ice Shanty Removal Dates Approaching

2024 Wisconsin Ice Shanty Removal Dates Approaching

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that ice shanty removal deadlines are approaching.

Michigan Winter Free Fishing Weekend February 17-18

Michigan Winter Free Fishing Weekend February 17-18

Ready for some outdoor fun with family and friends? Join in this winter’s Michigan Free Fishing Weekend – Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 17-18, 2024

MDNR reports hazardous ice conditions

MDNR reports hazardous ice conditions

Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers today were urging anglers and others to avoid the hazardous ice conditions on Little Bay de Noc in Delta County.

Outdoorama 2024 coming to town February 22-25

Outdoorama 2024 coming to town February 22-25

Michigans original sportsmens show – Outdoorama 2024 coming soon! February 22 – 25 at Suburban Collection Showplace.

Back to Basics Bluegill

Back to Basics Bluegill

Every year I try something new when targeting panfish, specifically bluegills. I may try a larger jig, spider or some other type of lure to catch bigger panfish. Or I might try micro lures to entice these tasty treats.

Late Season Crappie

Late Season Crappie

The ice has been hit or miss so far in 2017. Ice one week. Open water the next. Although many think this is a bad situation, seasoned veterans like Pro Raymond Tiffany take full advantage of this situation.

MDNR Ice Fishing and Safety Tips Video

MDNR Ice Fishing and Safety Tips Video

Michigan is a place where anglers can take up their rod and fish year-round. Winter is no exception, with thousands of lakes open to ice fishing.experiences.

Celebrate conservation and family fun at the 44th annual Outdoorama

Celebrate conservation and family fun at the 44th annual Outdoorama

For more than four decades outdoors enthusiasts from across southern Michigan have flocked to Outdoorama each year, making it one of the best and longest-running outdoors shows in the Midwest.

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Ice Fishing Success

Reports are coming in from all over the Midwest on some great ice fishing success. As you can see by the pictures, some real giants are hitting the ice.

Skandia Tungsten Tear Drops Equal Success!

Skandia Tungsten Tear Drops Equal Success!

The New Skandia Tungsten Tear Drop ice jigs are lighting it up. Reports are coming in on the latest tungsten innovation from Skandia and fish are hitting the ice!

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New GLIF Forum requires own registration

FYI to all of you who have already signed up as a member on GLIF, and to potential new members. I have installed a new forum on GLIF that is separate from the rest of the website.

Try a Spring Bobber!

Try a Spring Bobber!

If you’ve never tried a spring bobber out ice fishing, you’re missing out. A spring bobber is a great way to catch a ton of fish and catch them quickly.

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New Ice Rod Pods

The NEW Rod Pod is one of the hottest items from K&E this fall. This hard plastic sleeve is designed to protect your ice fishing rods from breaking and becoming tangled up in transit.

NEW Skandia Tungsten Tear Drops!

NEW Skandia Tungsten Tear Drops!

That’s right, Skandia now has a NEW line of Tungsten Tear Drop Ice Jigs. These great Tear Drops come in size 10 and 12, and in eight great fish catching colors.

Catching Walleye with Yukon Minnows!

Catching Walleye with Yukon Minnows!

Just ask Cody Caraway about catching walleye. Cody is pictured here with a nice South Dakota walleye caught using a Yukon Minnow.

Summer Time Blues

Summer Time Blues

This summer has been a hot one. I was fishing the other day and drove a crossed some bass beds with magnum bluegills on them.

  • Great Lakes Ice Fishing

    If you enjoy ice fishing anywhere in the Great Lakes Region, you'll enjoy Great Lake Ice Fishing. Please join the community forum and share your ice fishing reports & adventures.

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