Chris NoffsingerChris Noffsinger Ish MonroeIsh Monroe Skeet ReeseSkeet Reese
Chris Noffsinger Ish Monroe Skeet Reese

D&R Sports Center will hold its 25th annual two-day Spring Fishing & Boat Show March 29-30 at its Kalamazoo store.

Former Bassmaster Classic winner Dave Hite and four of this year’s Bassmaster Classic qualifiers - Skeet Resse, Ish Monroe, Davy Hite, Kevin VanDam and Jonathon VanDam - will present fishing seminars throughout the weekend.

Other experts giving seminars during the weekend include outdoor television host, Mark Zona, Lake St. Clair guide Gary Gostenik, and Lake Michigan smallmouth guide Chris Noffsinger.

The Berkley’s Experience Trailer also will be on hand. The 60-foot trailer offers videos and interactive demonstrations on the latest lines and baits. Berkley’s staff will be at D&R Sports to help anglers of all ages and experience levels learn about fishing, Berkley products, and how best to use them to catch more fish. 

In addition, factory reps from the nation’s top lure, tackle and electronics manufacturers will be displaying their latest products. Exhibitors include Shimano, Daiwa, Loomis, Humminbird, Strike King, Quantum, Minn Kota, Motorguide, Shakespeare, Garcia, Fenwick, Berkley, St. Croix, Zebco, Fenwick, Okuma, Rapala, Storm, Berkley, Stren, Minnkota, Lowrance and others.

Hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday 9-5 Saturday.

Visit www.dandrsports.com for a complete schedule of workshop topics and times. D&R Sports Center is located at 8178 West Main Street (M-43) three miles west of US 131 exit 38-B.