Keith StantonKeith StantonD&R Sports Center is hosting a free, two-day weekend Ice Fishing Show Dec. 7-8 at the Kalamazoo store.

Renowned ice fishing pros will share their experience, tips and tricks for successful ice fishing and more than 25 representatives from the leading ice fishing tackle and equipment companies will display their latest product innovations.

The two-day event is free to the public Saturday from 9-5 and Sunday 10-4.

Keith Stanton, known as the “PikeKilla” and president of Malyn Entertainment, will present his seminar: “Pike Under Ice.” He will demonstrate his PikeKilla™ lure and the vertical jigging techniques he has perfected. He will also share his proven methods for spearing pike and the proper use of pike decoys to attract trophy fish.

A panel of three speakers who call themselves “MI Ice Guys” will also highlight the show. They include expert ice anglers, Chas Thompson, Steph Sissell and Chad Schaub.

 Their seminar is packed with information about modern ice fishing techniques and equipment used by today’s successful tournament anglers. 

Bill FerrisBill FerrisAlso presenting at this year’s D&R Ice Fishing Show is Bill Ferris’ “Ice Fishing for Panfish” seminar. Ferris, who lives in Ionia, Mich., has been ice fishing for bluegills, crappie and perch thru the ice for many years. He will share techniques and tell where to look for bluegills, crappies and perch.

For more information, please call D&R Sports Center at 372-2277 toll free (800) 992-1520 or visit D&R Sports Center’s website at: www.dandrsports.com.