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Cool weather = hunting season is near

The big round outdoor thermometer on the back porch read 52 degrees yesterday morning as a new bunch of ducks circled out over the lake, probably wondering why there were so many stumps out there this year.  A winter-like mist rose from the falling, shallow water as cool air temps met warm water.  Later, I … Continue reading →

An amazing bream fishing technique

One of God’s special gifts to us as we “mature” (I can’t say get older or my wife will hit me over the head with a boat paddle) is grandchildren.  I’ve been blessed with three — Evie, William and Stewart. So far, Evie is the only one old enough to do much fishing. When she … Continue reading →

Wednesday morning lake level —

Old maps & motors, visits and lots of clicks

Today I want to share a few photos from the Lake Country Expo where we got to meet and talk to about 500 people at the Outdoor Expo Saturday. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I hope you did, too. Two items in our display drew loads of attention. First, the old 1970’s framed hand-drawn map … Continue reading →

Where’s the water?

I love that classic fast-food commercial where the little old lady asks, “Where’s the Beef?”   As I look out over the lake, I am starting to ask the same type question:  Where’s the water? I know the answer, though. The 2012 lake drawdown began the day after Labor Day when two gates of the spillway … Continue reading →

Still Waters

When we moved to the lake, one of my first priorities was to name the place.  I mean, when you live on the lake, you have to have a name for your place. That’s the way I look at it. Ours was a no brainer:  Still Waters. Living on the lake has a calming effect … Continue reading →

Best fishing spots clearly marked…

We’ve set up a display at the Lake Country Sportsman’s Expo for Saturday, September 15 at the Willie Davis, Jr. Recreation Center and grounds. Drop by and see us and take a look at our 1970’s vintage hand-drawn map of Lake D’Arbonne in Farmerville.  It’s got all the best fishing holes clearly marked! Of course, … Continue reading →

In for a “thugging”… Sportsman’s Expo Saturday

I must say that I usually try my best to avoid thugs, especially when I know they are armed and known to be an extremely good shot with a weapon that doesn’t even go “bang” when you shoot it. However, Saturday I’m looking forward to meeting  Kevin Burleson, one of the five co-hosts  of “Mossy … Continue reading →

Lake D’Arbonne Life – Day 1 !!!!

I’ve always dreamed of living on the lake. Lake D’Arbonne in here in Farmerville, Louisiana has always been my favorite. A few years back, my wife and I bought a lot on the water at D’Arbonne and began preparing to build a home one day. We cleared the lot, drew up the plans and our … Continue reading →

Don’t forget: Sportsman’s Expo is Saturday!

Make plans to attend the Union Parish Chamber of Commerce Lake D’Arbonne Country  Sportsman’s Expo Saturday, September 15. The show goes on from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the Willie Davis Jr. Recreation Center on Cox Ferry Road in Farmerville.  Admission is $5 for ages 12 and up. Law enforcement, active military and wildlife … Continue reading →