Speakers & Events

Special Appearance by Babe Winkelman

Babe will be at the show on Sunday only for a special appearance, courtesy of Evinrude!

Kevin VanDam

2001 BassMaster Classic Champion and 1994,1996 & 1999 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!"

Kevin VanDam Special Appearance!

Kevin will be at the show on Friday only for a special appearance!

Best Chance Promotions

Captains Dave Engle and Bill Bale of Best Chance Promotions will be on hand for a one time only special appearance for the Super Salmon Clinic. They have won more of the top Great Lakes fishing tournaments held in the last 10 years than any other team.

Super Salmon Clinic

Presented by Captains Dave Engle and Bill Bale of Best Chance Promotions

Captains Dave Engle and Bill Bale will be on hand for a one time only special appearance for this must see presentation.  They have won more of the top Great Lakes fishing tournaments held in the last 10 years than any other team.  The presentation will cover every aspect of their proven strategy for fishing the great lakes, from using electronics to their best advantage to the presentation adjustments they have developed for today’s big water fishery.  The 2-hour mega seminar will have plenty of time for question and answer.  The Ultimate Fishing Show congratulates Captains Dave Engle and Bill Bale for being the top money winners on the great lakes last season.  A $20 fee is required and each attendee will receive a "Goodie Bag" loaded with products discussed in the clinic and valued at than more than twice the cost.  Tickets will be sold starting 90 minutes prior to the presentation outside the seminar room.

Mark Romanack

Mark Romanack is a full-time outdoor writer, television host, seminar leader and fishing expert with more than 20 years of experience.  He will be on hand all four days of the show.  The author of 11 books on fishing, Romanack is also the man behind the popular Precision Trolling Depth Guide Series. Hailed as "The Troller's Bible", this unique trolling guide is used by thousands of anglers to be more successful on the water.  Starting in January 2008, Romanack is hosting a new television program called Fishing 411 that is broadcast nationwide on the Sportsman Channel.

Super Walleye Clinic

Presented by Mark Romanack

Imagine tapping into the collective brains of not one, but two of the nation's leading authorities on the subject of walleye fishing. The floor is open to any topic relating to walleye fishing and you've got a front row seat. Now imagine each guest is awarded a "goodie bag" full of fishing merchandise worth more than double the admission fee. On top of all this are door prizes and a grand prize drawing for a guided fishing trip on Lake Erie!  The Super Walleye Clinic brought to you by walleye expert Mark Romanack is a crash course in walleye fishing savvy and knowhow. Join Mark and his special guest speaker for a special two hour workshop that covers all aspects of walleye fishing from crankbait to live bait and beyond. From open water trolling to river jigging, you name it and the wisdom to master these fishing techniques is provided. A fee of $20 will be collected at the show Friday and Saturday morning.  In addition, each attendee will receive a "Free Gift" valued at more than the cost of the clinic and a chance to win one of dozens of door prizes.  Those signing up for the Clinic on Friday of the Show will also be given free admission passes to enter the show on Saturday for the Clinic.  Don¹t miss this opportunity to learn from the pros.