Dakota Lithium Blog

RECORD BREAKING VICTORY ON THE PASQUOTANK RIVER! Congratulations to Kyle Welcher on a Historic Win at the Pasquotank River! Team Dakota Lithium had a powerful showing this week, led by Kyle Welcher, who delivered a dominating performance with a record-breaking 45-pound, 7-ounce margin of victory. We’re also proud to celebrate strong finishes from Logan Parks, who secured 12th place, Jay Przekurat in 15th, and Austin Felix in 16th—each earning a spot in the top 20 and representing Team Dakota Lithium with grit and determination. This week’s event pushed every angler to their limits—navigating unfamiliar waters, battling brutal winds, and making long, challenging runs. Through it all, our team could count on the unmatched reliability and power of Dakota Lithium to keep them going, every cast...

Powering the Pros: Team Dakota Lithium Battery Setups for the 2024 Bassmaster Elite Tour Join us and the 2024 Dakota Lithium Prostaff team as they break down their lithium battery setups for the Bassmaster Elite Series Tour! At last year’s Bassmaster Classic in Tulsa, Oklahoma, we caught up with our team to see how Dakota Lithium batteries are performing under the extreme demands of professional fishing. Built for endurance, reliability, and unmatched lifespan, Dakota Lithium batteries are tested to their limits by some of the best anglers in the world. Whether powering trolling motors, electronics, or cranking systems, our team depends on Dakota Lithium to keep them fishing longer and performing at their best. Proven Battery Setups for Elite Anglers...

Dakota Lithium Kayak Pro Eric Siddiqi | DL+ 12V 135Ah + Powerbox 10 Dakota Lithium Kayak Pro Takes Home The Win On Lake Guntersville Congratulations to Team Dakota Lithium Kayak Pro Eric Siddiqi for his win at the Bassmaster Kayak Series on Lake Guntersville! Securing his second blue trophy, with a two-day total of 189.5 inches. Siddiqi said, "As always, one of my main keys to success is my Dakota Lithium batteries." We also recognize Team Dakota Lithium members Garrett Wade (4th), Mike Fink (5th), and Rus Snyders (9th) for their top 10 finishes. Watch a full interview of Eric Siddiqi winning set up using the DL+ 12V 135Ah and the Powerbox 10 powering him from sunrise to sunset. Dakota...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Dakota Lithium, a U.S. battery manufacturer founded in 2008, has signed a three-year partnership with B.A.S.S. as a premier sponsor of the Bassmaster Tournament Trail and the Official Lithium Battery of Bassmaster  through 2025. "Here at Dakota Lithium, we are proud to be partnering with Bassmaster as the first Official Lithium Battery. Dakota Lithium is the top battery choice of professional anglers. Partnering with the leading professional fishing tournament series just made sense. We are looking forward to joining the elite brands that are supporting the future of fishing," said Dakota Lithium CEO Andrew A. Jay. Dakota Lithium already works with multiple current Bassmaster Elite Series pro anglers. Two-time Bassmaster Classic champion  Hank Cherry, Greg DiPalma, Austin Felix, Marc Frazier, Brock Mosley, Chad Pipkens, Tyler...

I have spent the last two years validating the use of lithium iron phosphate batteries (LiFePO4) and have learned a great deal and continue to do so when it comes to trying to determine amp hours (Ah) requirements for a given Lowrance system. One of the first things I learned is that the draw of the units will vary as direct result of the power of the battery supply.  It is also important to note that the draw numbers that Lowrance provides under the specifications of each unit are only a reference number at a given voltage supplied and that will vary between each unit based on the given power supplied. To determine the actual power draw of each product...

Jeremy Crowe - Team Dakota Lithium - Kayak Fishing Hometown: Grand Blanc, Michigan Panning for gold in a river is recommended by 4 out of 5 people who recommend things and such. On the contrary, I hit the river for bronze. As Chairman of Crowestaff, I hereby certify that smallmouth bass fishing is my second favorite thing in the world. Combine river smallies with my children, family and friends...I have everything I need. Sport of choice in the winter? Summer? Winter time the kids and I snowboard and fish on the hard water. But I'll find my way out on the rivers in the yak chasing fish all year. Kayak fishing and camping take precedence next to the family. What...

  Brian Aliff - Team Dakota Lithium - Kayak Fishing Hometown: Bluefield, West Virginia I Love being outdoors, and compare my life to a hat rack. Competitive kayak angler, Artist, Turkey call maker, Archer, Hunter, Family man and believer. I wear them all. Sport of choice in the winter? Summer? Winter is my down time, but come spring I'll be chasing Gobblers and big Bronze Bass. Spending the summer months fishing. Fall being my favorite time of year to hunt and fish. What circuits do you compete in? Local state events with Mountain State Kayak Anglers Summers County Kayak Bass Anglers Kayak Bass Fishing on the national level Wins, Accomplishments, and Big Moments KBF open champion 2018 KBF trail champion...

Brad Hole - Team Dakota Lithium - Kayak Fishing Hometown: Seattle, Washington I've been a fisherman my entire life and a kayak angler for 9 years. Being a multi-species angler has allowed me to check off multiple bucket list fish. An 80 lb Halibut, 150 lb sturgeon, Salmon, Sailfish, Peacock Bass, Clown Knifefish and Permit. While my list has gotten shorter my love the sport continues to grow Sport of choice in the winter? Summer? Kayak Fishing 12 months out of the year. What circuits do you compete in? We have a limited amount of tournaments in the PNW but I do participate in a handful of KBF events Brownlee Crappie Derby and Heroes on the Water fund raising events....

Brad Hicks - Team Dakota Lithium - Kayak Fishing Hometown: New Carlisle, Ohio I started fishing at a young age with my dad at lakes and ponds all around Ohio. Around 21 years old, I discovered my passion for river fishing. Since then, I've dedicated a lot of my time fishing the Great Miami River, The Little Miami River, Stillwater River, and Mad River in Ohio in hopes of finding the elusive 20” river smallmouth. My favorite species to chase is the river smallmouth bass. I am a Team Bonafide member, part of the Loveland Canoe and Kayak fishing team in Loveland, Ohio, Yak Attack team member, and Bending Branches regional team member. Sport of choice in the winter? Summer?...

Jason Gardner - Team Dakota Lithium - Kayak Fishing Hometown: Topsham, Maine I am a Kayak Angler that takes competition seriously but not myself. If I can’t have fun doing this, it’s time to find something else to do. I have met a lot of great people over the year, many of them I am happy to call my friends. Sport of choice in the winter? Summer? Winter - Ice fishing, when I have time. Summer - kayak fishing What circuits do you compete in? KBF Maine Yak Anglers B.A.S.S Wins, Accomplishments, and Big Moments 2 time KBF AOY in Maine 2018 MAKB Knockout Series Champion 1st Place 2019 Maine Yak Anglers Championship Event How did you start in your...

Dave Harper - Team Dakota Lithium - Kayak Fishing Hometown: North Port, Florida I have been kayak fishing for over 20 years. I love being able to fish waters that are sometimes unfishable by boat. I fish fresh and salt for everything from Bass to Tarpon from my kayak. My most memorable fish would have to be a 140 pound Tarpon that I caught just off the beach in Sarasota Florida. Sport of choice in the winter? Summer? I live in Florida which affords me the ability to fish year around. What circuits do you compete in? I compete in tournament series regularly with KBF KAF Native Watercraft tournaments IFA and also fish numerous local tournaments. Wins, Accomplishments, and Big...

Greg Hurt - Team Dakota Lithium - Kayak Fishing Hometown: Crowley, Texas I grew up bass fishing in the bass boat world. Two years ago I got into kayak fishing and never looked back. Sport of choice in the winter? Summer? I fish year round here in Texas. What circuits do you compete in? KBF Kayak Anglers of Ft Worth Hobie BOS KBF Protour Wins, Accomplishments, and Big Moments 2019 KAFW Angler of the year 2018 NYXKC Classic champ 2019 24th in AOY KBF How did you start in your sport? (What's your origin story?) I grew up bass fishing as a kid with my Granddad. I fished tournaments as a kid with him. I continued to fish as I...