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 ninth, and final week of the regular season, for the Tuesday Night Walleye Fishing League season in Pierre is complete and the season ended on a high note for the boys. Looking to bring home one more victory for the season, and carry the momentum into the 50th Annual South Dakota Governor’s Cup, the […]
The eighth week of the Tuesday Night Walleye Fishing League season in Pierre is complete and the weights are tightening up as summer patterns continue to take hold of Lake Sharpe. Week Eight saw five boats within a pound for the victory, with quality fish being at a premium! The night started with strong winds […]
Mid-June is here in Pierre, South Dakota and the bite is very good on both Lake Oahe and Lake Sharpe! Summer patterns are beginning to take shape on both reservoirs, which makes fishing even better and better on the lower end of Lake Oahe. Lake Sharpe continues to produce a steady summer bite as well! […]
The fifth week of the Tuesday Night Walleye Fishing League season in Pierre is complete and it was a big one for the Lip Ripper Fishing boys! Week Five saw Nick Harrington and Mason Propst capture their first victory of the season, bringing 12.20 pounds to the scale to take home the win! It was […]
Memorial Day means summer is here, which also means that summer fishing patterns are upon us as well. Summer always sees an increase in boat traffic, fishing pressure, and brings a different style of fishing than anglers were targeting throughout the springtime. We’ve got everything you need to know to help make this a great […]
The second week of the Tuesday Night Walleye Fishing League season in Pierre is in the books and once again high winds and dirty water played a role in where anglers were able to target on Lake Sharpe. The evening began with high winds, gusting to 40 mph out of the west, and coupled with […]
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 […]
After waiting a week to kick off the Tuesday Night Walleye Fishing League season in Pierre, the first week is in the books! High winds and storms forced the cancellation of Week One, which set April 23 as the first week of the 2024 season. Heading into the first week, the boys were pretty confident […]
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