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Duck numbers are low with few exceptions

If you are a duck hunter, these numbers will be of interest. The LDWF completed its’ November aerial survey this week and things look good for hunters with water. Hunters without good water will be scrambling…. NW LouisianaIn northwest Louisiana, management drawdowns along with moderate drought conditionsaffected the amount and quality of waterfowl habitat available. … Continue reading →

Boat registration fees are going up — today

Announcing that the cost of something is going up is kind of like telling you that the sun is coming up this morning. But it is what it is. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries sent out a reminder that boat registration fees are going up — today. During the 2021 Legislative Session, changes … Continue reading →

Pumpkin spice time… for crappie?

It’s November. Forget chocolate and vanilla and peanut butter. The flavor of this month is pumpkin spice. Just deal with it. In case you haven’t noticed, it’s the new thing. Pumpkin spice candles. Pumpkin spice snacks. Pumpkin spice … tea … pancakes … bread … coffee … creamer … caramels and more. Blame it on … Continue reading →

Dream comes true for Hawaii’s Wong

Matty Wong said he envisioned the Bryan V. Kerchal Memorial Trophy sitting on his passenger seat during the 25-hour drive from his home in Culver City, Calif., to the TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Championship. Turns out, it’ll be there. Wong caught 15 bass for a three-day total of 35 pounds, 9 ounces to win the … Continue reading →

Carden holds Ouachita lead…barely

Coby Carden had a dismal Day 2 on the Ouachita River, but an especially heavy Day 1 haul allowed him to maintain the lead in the TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Championship. And that means his hopes of reaching his third Bassmaster Classic remain intact. The 47-year-old Shelby, Ala., resident caught only two bass Thursday that weighed … Continue reading →

Alabama angler grabs Ouachita lead

Coby Carden figured he could catch a good bag of bass on Day 1 of the TNT Fireworks BASS Nation Championship on the Ouachita River this week, but he certainly didn’t expect the haul that came his way Wednesday. Carden, who lives in Shelby, Ala., caught a five-bass limit weighing 19 pounds, 5 ounces to … Continue reading →

Livesay’s take on Ouachita bass

The 2021 B.A.S.S. Nation Championship will be crowned on Louisiana’s Ouachita River right in the middle of Monroe. More than 50 boats will compete in the 2021 TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Championship on the Ouachita River Nov. 3-5, and Bassmaster Elite Series pro and former Monroe, resident Lee Livesay says there will be plenty of water for … Continue reading →

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BASS Nation heading for Ouachita

One of the biggest bass fishing tournaments for club fishermen in the entire country is coming to the Ouachita River in early November. Anglers will be coming from all across America and several foreign countries to fish the BASS Anglers Sportsman Society BASS Nation event out of Monroe. The tournament will be held November 3-5 … Continue reading →

Ormond to share bass tips for all

Got an hour or so to become a better bass fisherman and not even have to get in the boat? Check this out. Successful touring professional bass fisherman Jake Ormond of Sterlington will be in Farmerville as part of the Hook, Line and Sinker exhibition at the Union Parish Museum this Tuesday night, Oct. 19 … Continue reading →