The second event for The Fishing Crew Team of the Year schedule will move up river, launching on Lake Sharpe out of Pierre. The Cedar Shore Resort tournament saw bite windows play a major role in the event, and anglers should expect bite windows to be just as pronounced for the Lake Sharpe event. An […]
The 2026 Stockman’s Livestock Fall Brawl is set for August 29 and 30. This event is hosted by The Fishing Crew and launches out of Spring Creek Recreation Area on Lake Oahe north of Pierre. “This is a great way to end the season,” said Nick Harrington, Owner of Lip Ripper Fishing. “The event has […]
For the second straight year the hometown father and son team of Coledon and Glenn Eimers captured the victory for the Cedar Shore Resort Walleye Tournament. The Eimers had a two-day weight of 27.61 pounds, with a 13.55 pound Day One and 14.06 pound Day Two. Covering water was the key for success, both in […]
The first week of the Midwest Walleye Challenge is just about complete, and the leaderboard already has two fish over 25 inches holding down the top spots! The Day County Walleye Slayers are off to a hot start courtesy of Ari Sichmeller and Maddy Stassi. Ari currently holds the top spot for longest walleye at […]
The open water season is here! Docks have been placed at Cedar Shore Resort, and anglers are already reporting a good bite in the Chamberlain area! It’s time to make plans to fish on Lake Francis Case, and that includes the Cedar Shore Resort Walleye Tournament. The 2026 Cedar Shore Resort Walleye Tournament will take […]
The 2026 Midwest Walleye Challenge is set to bring even bigger competition in the 2026 season. New for this season, the Midwest Walleye Challenge will feature both individual and team competition. The Midwest Walleye Challenge is hosted by Anglers Atlas and the MyCatch app. The event takes place in South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, […]
The first Midwest Walleye Challenge took place in South Dakota in 2025, and the event will return again in 2026! A new twist will be the ability to compete at a county level, with Team Lip Ripper Fishing representing Stanley County! The Midwest Walleye Challenge is hosted by Angler’s Atlas and the MyCatch app. The […]
The 2026 South Dakota Governor’s Bass Cup will take place June 6-7. This event is hosted by The Fishing Crew and launches out of Spring Creek Recreation Area north of Pierre. “The smallmouth bass fishing on Lake Oahe is truly incredible,” said Nick Harrington, Owner of Lip Ripper Fishing. “When it comes to both quality […]
The Masters Walleye Circuit (MWC) will visit Bitter Lake near Webster, South Dakota on August 21-22, 2026. “Mid-summer walleye fishing in the Glacial Lakes region of South Dakota doesn’t really slow down,” said Nick Harrington, Owner of Lip Ripper Fishing. “The bite remains good throughout the summer months, and there’s a variety of ways to […]
The 30th Annual Platte Area Chamber of Commerce Fishing Tournament will take place Saturday, May 2, 2026. This milestone event launches out of Platte Creek Recreation Area fishing on Lake Francis Case. The weekend will begin Friday, May 1 at the Platte Community Building for a rules meeting, dinner, and Calcutta. Check in begins at […]
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