Michigan's finest tradition for the avid fisherman, hunter or outdoor loving family! Over 350 exhibitors will be at the show with the latest outdoor gear, travel information and fishing boats. The features are famous: World Class Taxidermy, Antique Lures, Trout Pond, Woodcarvers, Pellet Range, Fishing Simulator, Rock Wall and Fly Casting Instruction. Nearly 100 fishing and hunting semainrs will be held on 4 stages, including "Lake Ultimate," the 110,000 gallon indoor lake. Michigan sportsmen never miss it!
The following information is from the 2009 Ultimate Sport Show - Grand Rapids.
Steve Francis of Country Smoke House will demonstrate how to field dress, handle, butcher and process your next whitetail deer. A must-see for every deer hunter and venison lover!
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Special presentation by Kevin VanDam on Friday on Lake Ultimate!
This special 2-hour workshop on advanced walleye techniques will cover every new angle for fishermen who want to climb to the next level of catching walleyes!
The top pro-staffers from the National Bass Anglers Association will present several how-to seminars designed to education anglers on the art of bass fishing and tournament fishing.
Captains Dave Engle and Bill Bale will be on hand for a one time only special appearance for this must see presentation! ($25 Fee)
FRIDAY NIGHT at 7pm! Celebrity hosts Jimmy and Jenny of Michigan-Out-of-Doors TV Show will interview Michigan hunters.
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An indoor lake? You bet! With over 110,000 gallons of water, this lake provides the ULTIMATE opportunity for seminar leaders to present from fully rigged fishing boats.
What flies through the air with the greatest (or not so greatest) of ease? It's Ultimate Air Dogs, the Big Air Show!
The Michigan Taxidermist Association holds their annual competition and convention at the Show each year. Fish, deer heads, small and large mammals are on display. Upwards of 250 mounts are entered.
Come take advantage of FREE fly casting instruction coordinated by the Great Lakes Fly Fishing Company!
Strap on the harness and test your climbing ability utilizing the state of the art hydraulic belay system.
Challenging anglers of all ages! Even if you come just to watch you will see the highest catch percentage of any trout pond you have ever seen.
Take the trolling rod in hand, watch the video screen and get ready! Michigan charter captains are on hand to coach your fish playing techniques. Top scores win fishing trips!
Come and see the beautiful and impressive display of the Woodland Woodcarvers. Local artisans will display the results of their work, as well as demonstrate their considerable skills.
All attendees can register to qualify to win the boat, courtesy of Sportfisherman's Center and Evinrude. A reverse draw to determine the grand prize winner will be held on Sunday at 3:30pm.
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Don't miss this fierce competition on Thursday night by the Trout Pond. Listen to WKLQ FM for details on how to qualify to compete.
Brett Bakita of WBBL AM will host this competition on Lake Ultimate on Saturday at 12pm. Listen to WBBL AM for details on how to qualify your kid to compete.
Bring a bag of non-perishable food to the show on Thursday and get in for FREE! The food will be donated to God's Kitchen and other needy organizations. Sponsored by Tony Gates of WLAV FM.
FREE Eppinger Limited Edition Lures to the first 500 attendees on Thursday and Friday only!
The first 500 lucky kids to the Ultimate Sport Show on Saturday and Sunday will receive a FREE Carlisle Bobber!