Bottom bouncing is one of the most effective ways to target fall walleye on the Missouri River reservoirs in South Dakota. Walleyes are often scattered out across the expansive flats on Lake Sharpe and Lake Francis Case, and the most effective anglers are going to pay attention to the fine details of their presentation to […]
Fall presents one of the best bites of the year wherever you fish, but the bite seems to be exceptional on the Missouri River reservoirs in South Dakota. Specifically, the bite can become truly spectacular on both Lake Sharpe and Lake Francis Case as the calendar turns from September into October. “Fall is referred to […]
Updated Information: The National Walleye Tour announced November 4, 2024, that the first event of the season will NOT be in Bismarck, North Dakota, but rather in Pierre, South Dakota. The event will be on the same dates, April 24-25. The below article has been updated to reflect this current information, and complete information regarding […]
The Masters Walleye Circuit (MWC) has announced their 2025 season schedule. This schedule will include six regular-season events, the 2025 World Walleye Championship for 2024 season qualifiers, and the 2026 World Walleye Championship for the 2025 season qualifiers. The 2025 season features six regular-season events across six different states. Teams that participate in three or […]
A new tournament is set to take place on Lake Oahe, with the Stockmen’s Livestock Fall Brawl scheduled for September 7-8 out of Spring Creek Recreation Area. The tournament is open for 60, 2-3 person teams, with a $400 entry per team. The tournament will pay back 80%, plus an additional $5,000 added courtesy of […]
The 2024 Lip Ripper Fishing tournament season is complete, and one special highlight of the season included raising awareness for South Dakota’s Casting for Recovery organization. “This year’s league season was dedicated to supporting Casting for Recovery in South Dakota,” said Nick Harrington, Owner of Lip Ripper Fishing. “This organization takes women battling breast cancer […]
For the first time since 2019, Nick and Curt Harrington were able to head back north of the border to enjoy the fishing up in Canada late-July into early-August 2024. They chose to go to the same place they last visited, Canada North Lodge, which sits on the Woman River system north of Ear Falls, […]
The 50th Annual South Dakota Governor’s Cup is this weekend, July 20-21, and in addition to crowning the champions for the longest running known walleye tournament The Fishing Crew will also be hosting two National Team Championship (NTC) qualifying events within the format of the two-day tournament. “The 2025 NTC is going to be taking […]
The Fishing Crew is celebrating a major milestone for the premier walleye fishing tournament in South Dakota. The 50th South Dakota Governor’s Cup, which is the longest running known walleye tournament, will take place July 20-21. The event launches onto Lake Oahe out of Spring Creek Recreation Area north of Pierre. “It is an absolute […]
The deadline to apply for the Casting for Recovery South Dakota retreat is quickly approaching! The 2024 South Dakota retreat will take place October 4-6 at NeSoDak Camp in Waubay, South Dakota. The retreat is open to women of all ages and stages of breast cancer treatment and recovery. The number of participants is limited, […]
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