When fishing on reservoirs such as Lake Sharpe and Lake Francis Case, fisheries that have abundant populations of both walleyes and saugers, there is a common question that always arises. This question, is did I catch a walleye, sauger or saugeye? We’ll discuss the differences between these fish and how anglers can identify what exactly […]
Lake Francis Case is a popular destination for springtime walleye fishing on the Missouri River. The Chamberlain area becomes the epicenter of walleye fishing across the Midwest and for good reason, the fishing can be absolutely spectacular! The 2022 season is shaping up to be another terrific year on Lake Francis Case. Early reports indicate […]
Spring is here on the Missouri River! Springtime favorite locations, Pierre on Lake Sharpe and Chamberlain on Lake Francis Case have become the focal point of many anglers itching to get their boats in the water for the first time this year. Jigging is a favorite in these locations in the early spring and this […]
The Missouri River and spring walleye fishing just go hand in hand. The river often produces some of the very first open water opportunities in the Dakotas and walleyes are often eager to strike. Whether anglers are pursuing a stringer of fresh walleye filets or a fish for the wall, the Missouri River reservoirs have […]
Walleye fishing on the Missouri River reservoirs isn’t just a hobby, it’s a tradition. For decades, reservoirs like Lake Oahe, Lake Sharpe and Lake Francis Case have attracted anglers with the lure of stringers full of walleye and the opportunity at catching a trophy for the wall in the same day. While the tradition remains […]
Even the best anglers need a little bit of lucky timing when it comes to catching the fish of a lifetime! Fortunately, spring is one of the best times for anglers hitting water to enjoy catching great numbers of fish and possibly the biggest fish of their life as well. In fact, anytime you hit […]
For many passionate anglers, the next step in their fishing career is to upgrade being powered by their own two feet to being powered by an outboard motor. While South Dakota has numerous shore fishing opportunities, anglers looking to open additional opportunity for themselves can do so by purchasing their first boat. While this can […]
When thinking of the outdoor opportunities the Pierre area has to offer, many things may come to mind. These include walleye fishing on Lake Sharpe, salmon fishing on Lake Oahe, abundant pheasant hunting and deer hunting along the river. But what about ice fishing? Indeed, often overshadowed by the fishing on the Missouri River, dozens […]
Are you looking to test your skills against your fellow anglers? Tournament fishing provides anglers the opportunity to compete against one another to see who can put the best bag of fish together. While catch, photograph, and release tournaments over the internet have become more and more popular, a traditional fishing tournament puts anglers head […]
For anglers looking to turn their hobby into a career, one of the easiest routes is through becoming a fishing guide. Simply put, a fishing guide brings paying customers, clients, out on the water and helps them catch fish. In many situations, the guide supplies the boat, all equipment, fuel, bait, fish cleaning and packaging […]
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