Anglers of all ages in Sioux Falls will have two unique opportunities to learn more about fishing this November.
Nick Harrington, Owner of Lip Ripper Fishing, is offering two classes at the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Outdoor Campus in Sioux Falls to celebrate the grand opening of the new expansion.
Both classes will be held Friday, November 6, at the Outdoor Campus Sioux Falls. The first class is designed for youth ages 8 and up and will be held at 2:30 p.m. The class will discuss fishing in the Sioux Falls metro area.
The second class is designed for adults, and will be held at 6:30 p.m. The class will discuss ways to maximize your fishing budget and efficiently target multiple species across multiple waterbodies.
Registration is required for both classes and can be found on the GFP Events Calendar.
Finding Fish in Sioux Falls – Secrets to Success
Friday, November 6, 2026
2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Nick Harrington grew up fishing metro area lakes near Omaha, Nebraska and shares the secrets he learned to finding success. This hands-on class will discuss simple rigs for multiple species, and the best baits for catching anything that swims.
This class is designed for youth ages 8 and up. Participants will learn about different rigs including slipbobbers, modified lindy rigs for shore fishing, and simple set ups for fishing off of docks.
Participants will also learn about the variety of species that can be caught in the metro area, and the variety of baits that can be used to target them including shallow crankbaits, jigs and plastics, spinnerbaits, and livebait options.
Casting Your Dollar Farther – Budget Friendly and Efficient Ways to Fish Anywhere
Friday, November 6, 2026
6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
There are so many fisheries in South Dakota, and so many species to catch, that finding the right gear for all of them feels like it requires its own tackle shop. Nick Harrington will discuss ways to maximize your budget, keep your fishing strategy simple and efficient, and be prepared to catch whatever you may be fishing for anywhere in South Dakota.
Participants will learn that fish are more alike than we think, and many species can be caught on the same types of baits.
Participants will also learn about the most versatile baits that can perform the best for multiple waterbodies and multiple species including crankbaits, jigs, and livebait set ups.
Individuals are encouraged to attend these events and bring their questions!
