Aberdeen, S.D. - The 37
th Annual Wolves on the Water Walleye Tournament took place this past weekend from New Evarts Resort and Walth Bay. The winning team of Tanner Heuer, Collin Gades, and Eric Wegleitner set a record for weight, reeling in eight fish for a total poundage of 29.93.
Sam Souter, Blake Barber, and Carter Borchardt took second, weighing eight fish at 27.76 pounds with the largest walleye of the day at 11.58 pounds. Blake Anderson, Taylor Anderson, and Ron Anderson rounded out the top-3 with an 8-fish weight total of 27.48 pounds.
The tournament saw three fish over ten pounds in weight from the big fish winners of Souter, Barber, and Borchardt, as well as Zach Flakus, Lincoln Flakus, and Samson Flakus with a 11.49-pound hog and Nate Reilley, Brent Reilley, and Corey Sandmeier with a 10.86-pounder.
Stub Heitman, Darnel Madsen, and Arwyn Heitman took home the top rough fish prize, catching a 9.69-pound carp. At Friday night's banquet, the Wolves on the Water committee recognized Ryan Siefkes with the Dennis "Doc" Gross Contributor Award for his work to help make the tournament a success each year.
2025 WOLVES ON THE WATER TOP-20
| Place |
1st Member |
2nd Member |
3rd Member |
# of Fish |
Total LBS |
Big Fish |
Rough Fish |
| 1 |
Tanner Heuer |
Collin Gades |
Eric Wegleitner |
8 |
29.93 |
7.97 |
|
| 2 |
Sam Souter |
Blake Barber |
Carter Borchardt |
8 |
27.76 |
11.58 |
|
| 3 |
Blake Anderson |
Taylor Anderson |
Ron Anderson |
8 |
27.48 |
8.59 |
|
| 4 |
Zach Flakus |
Lincoln Flakus |
Samson Flakus |
8 |
26.60 |
11.49 |
|
| 5 |
Levi Ackerman |
Jordan Ackerman |
Caleb Basset |
8 |
24.40 |
|
|
| 6 |
Nate Reilley |
Brent Reilley |
Corey Sandmeier |
8 |
22.88 |
10.86 |
|
| 7 |
Jason Haar |
Talon Haar |
Luke Hague |
7 |
21.56 |
8.32 |
|
| 8 |
Derek Rieck |
Jack Hollinsworth |
Ryan Haessig |
8 |
19.87 |
|
|
| 9 |
Mike Glugla |
Chris Fischbach |
Ryan Cassidy |
8 |
19.71 |
|
|
| 10 |
Paula Krueger |
Kurt Hoeft |
Jim Beare |
8 |
19.51 |
|
|
| 11 |
Kevin Fiedler |
Chris Hase |
Scott Holzer |
8 |
18.99 |
8.32 |
|
| 12 |
Keri Arnesen |
Jeff Arnesen |
Travis Wertz |
8 |
18.50 |
|
|
| 13 |
Corey Fiedler |
Levi Duncan |
Quinten Schlomer |
8 |
18.40 |
|
|
| 14 |
Doug Rahder |
Tyler Polzen |
Cody Rahder |
8 |
17.77 |
|
|
| 15 |
Matt Aberle |
Charles Aberle |
Justin Aberle |
8 |
17.41 |
|
|
| 16 |
Derek Hoellein |
Kendall Hoellein |
Kerwin Hoellein |
8 |
17.39 |
|
|
| 17 |
Randy Sherman |
Travis Arnold |
Travis Fischer |
8 |
16.35 |
5.74 |
1.86 |
| 18 |
Stub Heitman |
Darnel Madsen |
Arwyn Heitman |
8 |
16.31 |
|
9.69 |
| 19 |
Tom Schuster |
Jeremy Iverson |
Brock Sandness |
8 |
16.07 |
|
2.02 |
| 20 |
Courtney Melcher |
Todd Salfrank |
Brenden Salfrank |
8 |
15.93 |
|
|
The full listing of results can be found at the link above. Thank you to the sponsors, committee, volunteers, and participants for another great weekend of fishing and support for Wolves Athletics.
2025 WOLVES ON THE WATER SUPPORTERS: Aberdeen Chrysler Center, Aberdeen Flying Service, American Bank and Trust, B & H Masonry, Bank North (First State Bank Warner), Barnett Vision Center, Beadle Ford,
Dacotah Bank, Dakota Country Magazine,
Dakota Doors,
Dakota Supply Group, Dan O's Marine, Dave's Marine, Demkota Beef Plant, DMI, Fetherhuff Tax and Accounting, First State Bank of Webster, First Interstate Bank, Full Circle Ag, Green Mountain Ventures, Hahler Automotive, Hardware Hank of Sisseton, Hase Plumbing, Helm Marine, Hepper's, Hitch N' Post, Hub City Livestock, Hub Music & Vending, Huff Construction, JDH, Jensen Rock & Sand, Ken's SuperFair Foods, Kippley Tax Service, Inc., Lager's Inn, Lamont Companies, Lang's TV, Lust Auto, Mineral Palace, MoRest Motel – Mobridge, Norstar Federal Credit Union, Northland Auto, Oahe Custom Rods – Brandon Smith, Parkview Nursery, Quest Construction, RAM Housing Specialists, Rieger Creek Lodge, Runnings, Safety Service, Scheels, Schwan Electric / Sichmeller Engineering, Scott's Lumber – Britton, Sewer Duck, Sodak Sport & Bait, Shorty's One Stop - Selby, Sportsman's Cove, Swanson Electric,
The Swag Shoppe, TLC Marine Service, Vosika Fencing, Werner Auto, Western Insurance Agency, Wings Hocky / L & O Acres, Wright & Sudlow, and The Zoo Bar.
TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE, CONSULTANTS, & VOLUNTEERS: Cory Appl, Keith Brandenburger, Dale Browning, Kevin Fiedler, Conner Fiedler, Chris Hase, Marlin Heitmann, Mike Kulm, Wes Malsom, Terry Newman, Jim Scarlett, Ryan Siefkes, Scott Holzer, Kent Wirebaugh, Brent Hanson, Ryan Dix, Steve Hellwig, Jennifer Hansen, Jon Hansen, Nate Davis, Mike Hauge, Dan Neiber,
Ashley Gauer,
Amanda Fair,
Celia Tosh, Clayton Randall,
Sam Masten, Laci Hettick, Brent Aldridge, Dean Berry, Paula Krueger, Matt Wilber, Brandon Kusler, Jason Glasco, Brayle Brown, Rocky Burkett, and Reece Ragatz.
