GRAND RAPIDS – When Michigan’s oldest and largest outdoor sport show comes to town, spring is never far behind. From March 15 to 18, show fever becomes spring fever for thousands of outdoor enthusiasts at DeVos Place, 303 Monroe St. NW in downtown Grand Rapids, during the 67th running of the Ultimate Sport Show.  Read Full Story

MANISTEE, MI – Lindy Legendary Tackle has posted a new video on youtube.com showing some beautiful steelhead falling for their new River Rocker hard-body lures. Here's the link: RIVER ROCKERS.  Read Full Story

SODUS, MI – Church Tackle's new clip, the Lock-Jaw should be ready for release by mid-February. Made in the USA of top quality material and workmanship, the Lock-Jaw's holding power is second to none, the company says. This new clip will fit Church Tackle's Walleye Board, TX-22 & TX-44 planer boards, along with side planers and  drop weights made by other companies and in many other applications. It's pad holds great on mono, super braids, Power Pro, lead, wire and copper lines while not damaging the line. This lightweight clip weighs a mere 13 grams and measures 2 1/2 inches long and has 3/4 of an inch wide gripping service. The Lock-Jaw is designed without a spring that could weaken or lose tension and has a replaceable pad. Church says anglers will enjoy the ease of use because the clip clamps down with a simple twist of the lever and only fine adjustments are needed for more or less clamping pressure. When you need a clip that bites down and won't let go, Lock-Jaw is the clip. Features and a drawing can be viewed at www.churchtackle.com on the news tab.   Read Full Story

DETROIT – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District announces the seasonal closing of the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. The Corps operates and maintains the locks as part of the Great Lakes navigation system and will use this time to perform critical maintenance on the lock structures.  Read Full Story

LANSING, MI – The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds everyone the annual Winter Free Fishing Weekend is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 18 and Sunday, Feb. 19. On that weekend, residents and non-residents alike, can fish without a license, although all other fishing regulations still apply.Michigan has been celebrating Winter Free Fishing Weekend annually since 1994 as a way to promote awareness of the state's vast aquatic resources.  Read Full Story