PLEASE NOTE:

The following information is from the 2008 Lansing Boat & Fishing Show.

Smallmouth Insider

Presented by Wayne Carpenter

This next series of "Smallmouth Insider" seminars will hook you up with the actual research methods used by Wayne in the Lake St. Clair Combat Fishing Newsletter and two No Secrets books!  Track bass movements across every stage of the season.  Discover how to eliminate dead water quickly, raise the average size of your catch and hunt the big ones successfully.  Wayne's research techniques put you in the drivers seat at the top of the field.  Each seminar day covers new material, so come with questions, notebooks and prepare to get on the inside track of smallmouth bass fishing research.

Hawg Tank Fishing Demo

Mid Michigan Steelheaders Meeting & Special Seminar

Jim Bedford

He has become one of Michigan's foremost authorities on fishing Michigan Rivers with spinners.  The retired toxicologist spends over 1,000 hours a year fishing Michigan Rivers and has written three books on the subject.

Fishing Michigan Rivers

Presented by Jim Bedford

Bob Brunner

Fresh Water 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 also relate some of his vast experiences over the last 76 years.  He has fished hundreds of lakes and rivers as well as 2 oceans plus he has guided on Lake St Clair for nearly 40 years. He caught his fist Bass and Pike in 1929 and the first Muskie in 1931. He will teach you how to rig for fish so you have the best chance to get into one.  Will answer any question he can about fishing that he can and if he doesn’t know he may know where you can get an answer.

Casting for Musky, Pike & Bass

Presented by Bob Brunner

Dan Donarski

Dan is known to more than a few outdoorsmen as Mr. U.P. for his long tenure in honestly covering the Upper Peninsula for Michigan Out-of-Doors TV.  His love of this Michigan jewel is infectious and he'll be on hand every day to speak about the very best fishing opportunities across this great land.   From the Great Lakes to hidden potholes and big rivers to streams, Dan will help you in your explorations of the U.P as a premier fishing destination.  As Michigan Outdoor News opinionated columnist he's also ready and able to discuss the state of Michigan's natural resources and what he believes are the most critical issues of the day. 

The Best UP Fishing Opportunities

Presented by Dan Donarski

Mark Martin

Michigan's own Mr. Walleye and Professional Tournament Angler!  Martin will share his two-plus decades of tournament-fishing expertise in high-tech multimedia seminars to teach you the methods for catching walleye in everyday conditions.  Tactics include techniques for successfully using electronics to locate fish-holding structure; tips for choosing, storing and fishing live bait; and tournament proven techniques for coaxing walleye to bite even in the toughest conditions.  Mark has qualified for 19 Professional Walleye Trail World Championships to date.  He is the only person to qualify for that many PWT Championships and fish 101 out of 102 PWT Tournaments, achieving over 37 top ten finishes in his professional walleye career.

Consistently Catch More Walleye

Presented by Mark Martin

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 Shotting 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.  High Tech Bass with NBAA IT Director, 2005 BFL Event Champion, and Humminbird National Pro Staffer Doug Maurer.  Learn the ins and outs of the latest high-tech equipment that you can use to catch monster Michigan bass.  Featured products include the latest in side-view graphs, underwater cameras, computer-aided log books and much more.  What’s New in Bass Fishing with NBAA Executive Director Jim Sprague.  Get caught up on all the latest news in Michigan bass fishing from new regulations to new products to new techniques.  John Gipson Jr, Paul Cowen, Pete Lusis and other local pros give tips on the overlooked lakes, secret hotspots new techniques for catching Michigan’s big largemouth and smallmouth bass. 

NBAA Bass Fishing Presentation

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.

Fishing 411 - Walleye Beyond the Basics

Presented by Mark Romanack

This seminar will blend action fishing clips from the first season of Fishing 411, along with striking photographs to form an educational and entertaining multi-media presentation.

David A. Rose

As an outdoor writer, photographer and fishing guide (www.wildfishing.com), David has spent countless hours on the waters of Michigan and around the country, fishing for a multitude of species including the family of panfish. 

Pan Fishing in Michigan

Presented by David Rose

Let Dave show you the rigs and gear he uses to catch open-water panfish, along with seasonal habits.