SANTA ANA, Ca., and Akaska, SD March 4, 2025 –

Walleye anglers have a great chance to get free AFTCO fishing apparel and win big money this July while fishing on the famous Lake Oahe.  AFTCO in conjunction with the South Dakota Walleye Classic is excited to announce the AFTCO Walleye Throwdown to take place July 26 and 27 in Akaska, South Dakota. The South Dakota Walleye Classic has a long history as a successful event, but this year features an exciting new format. One fish could win you $10,000. This year the biggest walleye weighed in during the 2-days wins $10,000. It gets better on top of that there are eight bi-hourly payouts during the event for additional cash prizes. Each day of competition there are four bi-hourly weigh ins and each of those periods has the payouts listed below. Registered anglers are eligible to win the grand prize and multiple bi-hourly weigh ins for a single-entry fee.  South Dakota rules and regulations apply for length and daily limits. See the full rules info here.  If the chance for big cash prizes was not enough, every angler that enters the event receives a $200 swag pack of AFTCO fishing clothing just for entering.  Get the value of your entry fee back automatically just for entering. Anglers must be entered by June 30, 2025, to be eligible for swag pack. Check in for the event is July 25 at the Akaska Community Center in Akaska, SD from noon to 7pm. Register for the event online here.

Anglers of all skill levels are welcome to enter and have a chance to win cash prizes in the bi-hourly weigh ins. You can fish alone or with family and friends, each competing angler must be entered to weigh fish. This is a great format for casual anglers to serious competitors and for boats of all types with a chance to win $10,000.

For more information, see the event page here now.

  About AFTCO

Family owned and operated, the American Fishing Tackle Company (AFTCO) represents unparalleled quality, performance, and reliability when it counts most. Worn across the globe, AFTCO’s fishing clothing and fishing rain gear is designed to handle the harshest elements. Whether you are a tournament bass angler looking to stay dry in a late fall downpour or an offshore weekend warrior seeking protection from the sun’s harmful UV rays, AFTCO keeps you fishing comfortably.

AFTCO reflects a legacy of firsts. From former company Chairman Milt Shedd’s pioneering conservation achievements, to the invention of the roller guide and the introduction of the world’s first pair of true fishing shorts, AFTCO provides conservation leadership and innovative products proven to deliver performance on the water. Our passion for the outdoors goes beyond our product offering because of an unwavering commitment to help protect our fishing resources and angler rights. Through our 10% Pledge to Protect and Conserve, your purchase of any AFTCO product directly supports conservation initiatives.