Ricky Klaverkamp

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Oakes Sports Director at News Dakota

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Our Outdoors: Fish Like You're Twelve

1 week ago | newsdakota.com | Ricky Klaverkamp

Summer walleye fishing is a prime example of the many ways one can angle for a species. From trolling, to jigging, to slip-floating and more, these fish provide so many options to connect and create memories. Simonson Photo. By Nick SimonsonThe great thing about the outdoors is we have nearly unlimited choices of what to do and how to do it, especially as summer gets underway. On our way up the angling learning curve, and through a world of changing technology, the options have become expansive.
Brad's Bites: The Big Cats are Back

1 week ago | newsdakota.com | Ricky Klaverkamp

On the Brink of Spawn. As waters warm, larger catfish are feeding more aggressively ahead of the spawn on the Red River, which usually begins when waters reach the 70-degree mark. DEO Photo by Brad Durick. By Brad DurickFor now, I would say catfishing is back on track for the Red River in and around the Grand Forks area. We are in the last of the prespawn phase as water temperatures are getting to 70 degrees.
The Peluso Report: A Bit Off

1 week ago | newsdakota.com | Ricky Klaverkamp

Consistently Inconsistent. Devils Lake’s walleyes may require varied presentations to connect with them, at least until waters warm and a summer pattern sets up. DEO Photo by Mike Peluso. By Mike PelusoI’m not sure where the time goes. It feels like just yesterday I was writing my first report for the open water season on the Missouri River near Bismarck. Fast forward and now I’ve made the transition over to Lake Sakakawea from Devils Lake.
A Three Year Dream Realized in Oakes; Union Square Dedication

1 week ago | newsdakota.com | Ricky Klaverkamp

Oakes, ND (NewsDakota.com) – “We are standing in the middle of what, at one point, was just a big dream,” Rebecca Undem began on Tuesday June 17th on stage of the brand new park in the heart of downtown Oakes, UNION SQUARE, “Union Square represents everything that Oakes stands for: hope collaboration, audacity, and grit.” She spoke these words to a large crowd of community members who had gathered for the dedication of Union Square, a park 3 years in the making and put together by members of...
Irrigation Days Parade Winners

1 week ago | newsdakota.com | Ricky Klaverkamp

Oakes, ND (NewsDakota.com) – The 53rd Irrigation Days celebration happened in Oakes over the weekend of June 12th-15th with the parade occurring on Friday June 13th. There were over 70 floats in the parade this year with people filling up Main Street to enjoy the festivities with Ptacek Financial Services as this years Parade Marshals. This years theme was Sitcoms and the parade judges were OPS Superintendent Anna Sell, OHS Principle Jordan Lynch, and OES Principle Greg Dobitz.
Brad's Bites: Keep Trying

2 weeks ago | newsdakota.com | Ricky Klaverkamp

Waiting It Out. Patterns for the Red River’s catfish are changing with fluctuating waters, pre-spawn stall outs, and unstable weather. Some areas have required sit times of more than half an hour to entice a bite from a big catfish during the past week. DEO Photo by Brad Durick. By Brad DurickIt has been a trying week on the Red River for those of us who catfish a lot. For me, it’s been a lot of stress and even a little sleep lost but things appear to be looking up.
Elementary Angling

2 weeks ago | newsdakota.com | Ricky Klaverkamp

Count ‘Em Up. How many fish-holding elements are in this stretch of stream? Those places where structure, changes in flow, and edges are prevalent and interacting for the benefit of fish are great places to angle. Simonson Photo. By Nick SimonsonIf you’re a new angler or one just passing the passion along to someone coming up the learning curve, knowing where to cast for fish will help generate more success on the water.
Hot Start Gives Oakes Dominant Victory

2 weeks ago | newsdakota.com | Ricky Klaverkamp

Oakes, ND (NewsDakota.com) – A leadoff triple and 2 doubles in the 1st inning gave the Oakes Post 36 Tornadoes a hot start the led to a dominant 8-1 victory over District 7 opponents Lidgerwood-Hankinson. With Michael Hoistad on the mound, Lidgerwood-Hankinson were stumped for most of the start of the game. They would have only 2 baserunners across the first 3 innings of the game which included 5 straight strikeouts and 7 straight put outs.
Oakes Public School Board Election: Unofficial Results

2 weeks ago | newsdakota.com | Ricky Klaverkamp

Oakes, ND (NewsDakota.com) – The 2025 OPS School Board election was held on June 10th. Below are the unofficial results.
The Peluso Report: Walleyes Up & Down

2 weeks ago | newsdakota.com | Ricky Klaverkamp

Measuring Up. Walleyes are in transition on Devils Lake, and dingier water is helping make them less spooky for anglers as the bite shifts. DEO Photo by Mike Peluso. By Mike PelusoIt’s been another up and down week up here for walleyes on Devils Lake. It seems like the fish are starting to transition a little and pulling out to main lake structures. Of course, there is still a casting and pitching bite happening.