Features & Attractions

PLEASE NOTE: The following information is from the 2023 Outdoorama. The 2024 Show details will be posted later this year.

Fly Tyers Corner

Come watch some of the top fly tyers in Michigan as they set up and demonstrate their favorite patterns or make a request. This is a constant workshop for anglers that share an interest in this artful pastime. It is presented by local experts and guides from the Michigan Fly Fishing Club.

Commemorative Bucks of Michigan

Commemorative Bucks of Michigan will be at the Show to score your deer, turkey, bear and elk. They will have Boone and Crockett / Pope and Young measurers to assist you. Bring your trophies and have them scored for FREE while you enjoy the Show. You can also display your trophies for the duration of the Show for all to see on the Buck Boards!

CBM Buck Boards

Back again at Outdoorama, attendees that bring their trophy deer, turkey, or bear to the Show and have it scored for free by the Commemorative Bucks of Michigan will have the option of putting it on display for the duration of the Show for all to see on the Buck Boards. Fees will be charged by CBM for entry into the actual record books.

Trout Pond

Operated by Michigan B.A.S.S. as a fundraiser, you and your kids are invited to come and try your hand at one of the State’s best indoor ponds for live rainbow trout. Even if you come just to watch, you will see the highest catch percentage of any trout pond you have ever seen.

Pellet Shooting Range

A Pellet Shooting Range will thrill plinkers and shooters of all ages. This popular feature is destined to be a big hit. Certified instructors are on-hand to teach accuracy and safety to shooters of all ages.

Howell Nature Center

See the live animal display from the Howell Nature Center at the show! They will have fun activities for kids while learning about what the Nature Center does for our wildlife in Michigan.

Antique & Classic Fishing Tackle

Visit them in booth #5150

Terry McBurney, award winning Woods-n-Water News writer, and Tony Przybylo, Michigan lure collector, will be on-hand all four days of the show exhibiting some of their “Made in Michigan” tackle collection – lures, reels, rods and accessories. Both are members of the NFLCC (National Fishing Lure Collectors Club.) They will be answering questions and offering FREE appraisals. Outdoorama visitors are invited to bring in their old fishing tackle tucked away in the barn, basement or garage. They are also interested in buying vintage tackle for their collections. There might be some valuable surprises in that old tackle box!

Classic Wood Boats & American Rowboat Motors

Visit them in booth #5150

John Brice will be exhibiting his beautifully restored 1930’s boat livery rental rowboat with a 1929 3hp OMC Fold Light rowboat motor. Charlie Schmidt will be showing several of his vintage outboard motor collection. Both exhibitors are members of the Antique Outboard Club and will be answering questions and offering appraisals on any outboard brought to the show. They are also interested in buying vintage motors to add to their collection.

Vintage Hand-Built Tether Boats Raced on Belle Isle

Visit him in booth #5150

Kent Lund will be coming to the Outdoorama displaying his award winning collection of “Tether Racing Boats.” These wood boats were powered by either gasoline or steam engines and were hand built by the racers – many of them talented machinists or tool makers. These remarkable boats were raced locally, first at the Detroit Water Works Park and later on Belle Isle between 1924 and 1955 with peak interest just before WWII.

Kent Lund is also the host of the local cable show, “The Collectors,” on Bloomfield Community Television on Demand, which covers Bloomfield, Birmingham and Franklin. His show airs each Tuesday night on Comcast Channel 15 and AT&T channel  99 and Thursday at 11:30AM. Viewers can also go online and request individual shows from the past. Currently, there are twenty “Collector” shows in their archives.

Sportsmen’s Hog Roast

A large dining area has been designated as the site of the annual Sportsmen’s Grill food court. After rave reviews last winter, the area has acquired “ultimate” status with and expanded menu and a large bar area popular with sportsmen.

Virtual Fishing Simulator

Presented by the Michigan Charter Boat Association

Take the trolling rod in hand, watch the video screen and get ready. The Salmon takes that lure like a freight train and your job is to land that fish! Michigan Charter Captains are on-hand to coach your fish playing techniques. Top scores win charter fishing trips on the Great Lakes. All proceeds benefit the Michigan Charter Boat Association’s scholarship fund.