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Two anglers in rain gear work rough water from Dave Andersen's Warrior boat, his signature Evinrude E-TEC 250 on the transom

In Memory Of

David A. Andersen Memorial

Walleye Shootout

The annual team walleye tournament held at Lake of the Woods during the Warrior Rally, in memory of Warrior co-founder and lifelong fisherman David A. Andersen.

Tournament date

August 15, 2026

One day. Two flights. One champion team.

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Why We Fish It

A tournament in Dave's memory.

David A. Andersen was the heart of Warrior Boats. He believed the best fishing boats are built by people who actually fish, and that belief is the reason Warrior exists.

Dave passed away on August 8, 2016. That same year, a handful of Warrior owners gathered at Lake of the Woods and ran the first Shootout in his honor. The tournament has happened every August since.

The Shootout isn't about a check or a trophy. It's about the walleye Dave chased, the lake he loved, and the community he helped build. Every boat on the water that weekend is either a Warrior or fishing with one, and every team is fishing for the same person.

"Gone but never forgotten."

Format

Two days. Two-person teams.

Species
Walleye
Waters
Lake of the Woods, MN side
Flights
Two, both Saturday. Back at 3:45 and 4:00 pm
Team Size
Two anglers per boat

Rules

The basics

  • 01 Warrior owners only. Every team must fish from a Warrior boat. Rentals and non-Warrior boats are not eligible.
  • 02 Two-person teams. Team members don't both have to own the boat, but the boat must be an owner-registered Warrior.
  • 03 Mandatory check-in Friday afternoon at Wigwam Resort, closing 5:30 sharp, and one team member must attend the 6:00 pm rules meeting.
  • 04 Standard Lake of the Woods walleye regulations apply. State fishing licenses required for all anglers.
  • 05 Full rules packet emailed to registered teams two weeks before the event.

History

Since 2016

  1. 2016

    Inaugural year, founded in memory of Dave Andersen.

  2. 2019

    Field expanded to 40+ teams.

  3. 2022

    First Shootout held alongside the full Warrior Rally weekend format.

  4. 2025

    Ninth running of the Memorial. Full field, Lake of the Woods in top form.

Entry

Fish the Shootout.

Drop us a note and we'll send the official entry form, fees, and captains-meeting details.

Request Entry Form