Category: News and Notes

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 […]

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, […]

The 2nd Annual Sharpe Showdown saw rain, wind, and everything that makes Lake Sharpe such a special fishery on full display! Anglers found no shortage of fish to be caught, with some massive walleyes finding the scales as well. Propelled to a massive lead after Day One, it was Tyson Keller and Max Sheets who […]

As the 2024 Tuesday Night Walleye Fishing League season in Pierre kicks off, this year’s season for the Lip Ripper Fishing boys is going to be supporting a special cause. Throughout the 10-week season, each night’s weight will go towards a donation for the South Dakota chapter of Casting for Recovery. “Casting for Recovery is […]

The Fishing Crew announced Saturday, Day One, of the 23rd Annual Cedar Shore Resort Walleye Tournament has been canceled due to forecasted high winds. “Safety is the number one priority for our anglers,” said Curt Underhill, Tournament Director. “We watched the forecast closely and ultimately made the decision to cancel Day One of the event […]

The 2024 season for The Fishing Crew will kick off April 6 when hundreds of anglers take off out of Cedar Shore Resort marina and head out onto Lake Francis Case for the 23rd Annual Cedar Shore Resort Walleye Tournament.  “Spring walleye fishing and Chamberlain, South Dakota just go hand in hand,” said Curt Underhill, […]

Time is running out to win a free fishing trip to Pierre, South Dakota! Individuals have until March 15, 2024 to enter to win a one-day guided fishing trip with Lip Ripper Fishing, two-night stay at Ramkota Hotel, and $200 in Pierre Pride Dollars! This trip is available courtesy of the Pierre Area Chamber of […]

Spring fishing is upon us and that means we’re paying attention to what access areas are becoming available! It was a busy week along the Missouri River with many docks going into the water along the reservoirs. We’ve got a run-down of what docks are available for anglers looking to get in on the spring […]