Yes, Kevin Van Dam, the greatest angler in the world, is back for another exclusive closed door angler’s workshop. You’ve been to his seminars, seen him on television and followed his tournament career – now’s the chance to ask Kevin VanDam that question you’ve always wondered about - a special technique, a hot tip or his ideas on how to further your fishing career. The Ultimate Fishing Show – Detroit has made special arrangements to hold a private seminar for show guests on Friday, January 13th at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. This isn’t a typical seminar – KVD will be answering your questions, submitted online using the form below. You get to choose what Kevin talks about, but you must register online for this special limited seating event. In addition to the Q&A, there will be free prize drawings for all attendees. Seating is limited, register now!

With the white stuff falling ice fishing is just around the corner. I don’t do much myself but I know that this is a big deal for most anglers and I thought I’d try to help promote this sport and pass on what little knowledge I have on the subject as well as some good links to help you out.

Tungsten The Hot bait!

If you haven’t tried them yet now’s the time to grab a few before the shelve empty out! From what I’m told each year these are the hardest thing to find once the season ramps up.

Tungsten is much heavier than lead and allow you to use a smaller profile jig while maintaining that ability to reach the depths needed to find the fish.

This year Anglers Mart has added a few new colors to their lineup including the new Topiola flat bottom jig that add a little more action.

Anglers Mart brings back their historical 6” Pike Decoy as well as a few new colors across their entire line of decoys.

I’d also suggest you take the time to visit Keith Stanton’s Pike Spearing.com website for great information on ice fishing techniques. Keith is a renowned ice fisherman/guide that has a unique lure called the “PikeKilla” this bait is a must for any angler looking to land that monster.

For the liteline anglers don’t forget to rig you rods with the latest spring bobbers to help you detect that ultra light bite.

In closing please visit our sponsor site for a huge selection of Ice gear and baits

It took 24.20 to win this year’s Monster Quest

Dave and Chuck Hasty win the White Division of the NBAA Championship on Kentucky/Barkley with a winning weight of 19.02lb.

Day two and three where canceled due to the level of the lake rising to the point the local sheriff’s department closed the lake.

You can see more photos of the Championship here

For the anglers that fish St. Clair and any other Canadian waters you are now required to have a non-Canadian resident Outdoors Card along with your Canadian Fishing license.

"An Outdoors Card alone is NOT a fishing license"

Who needs to purchase a non-Canadian resident Outdoors Card and fishing license tag to fish in Ontario?

Anyone who lives outside of Canada is considered a non-resident for the purposes of fishing license regulations. Most non-residents need a fishing licence to fish in Ontario. Specifically:

Non-Canadian residents 18 years of age and over must purchase a fishing license.

Non-Canadian residents under 18 years of age may fish without a license if accompanied by an adult (resident or non-resident) who has an Ontario recreational fishing licence. Any fish caught are part of the catch and possession limit of the adult who holds the license. As another option, non-Canadian residents under 18 years may purchase a licence and any fish caught apply to the catch and possession limits of that license.

Non-Canadian residents 65 years of age or older are not exempt from licensing requirements.

Read more here at the OMNR

More than 72 years ago, the Michigan Legislature began talking about a bill that would grant the Governor of Michigan the authority to appoint the state's conservation director. Conservationists, sportsmen and women all over the state were very concerned about the possibility of politics playing a major role in the fate of Michigan's natural resources.

A time for action had arrived and because of that one bill, a group of 92 delegates representing 35 conservation clubs across the state held a meeting on November 9, 1937 in Owosso. When that meeting ended, Michigan United Conservation Clubs had been formed.