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Be ye kind…
Ephesians 4:31-32 31 Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. 32 Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you
Simmons’ Big Buck Day Saturday
Saturday, March 7, is Award’s Day in Simmons’ Sporting Goods annual Big Buck Contest for the 2014-15 season. There are some whoppers entered in the contest, which features more than $150,000 in prizes. Donald Forbes’ huge 14 pointer that scored 201 7/8 is the biggest of the contest season for guns and it was taken … Continue reading
Krappie King and the shallow bite
Saturday’s third television report about Lake D’Arbonne and the surrounding area on Krappie Kings TV was just as entertaining as the first, and it was fun to watch show host Karl Kalonka and his local fishing partner, Brandon Jennings, catching D’Arbonne’s big crappie shallow. The majority of fishermen on D’Arbonne seem to like the deep … Continue reading
It’s about time….but
It’s about time for the fish to be biting. Now, if somebody will please just tell the fish. AND THE WEATHERMAN!!!! The icepocalypse that blew through last week came at the worst time possible for the fishing. Fish were just starting to be on the move, were feeding on shad and were starting to act … Continue reading
Personal responsibility
I just finished my taxes for 2014. Sometimes it seems ridiculous. I know what Mark said in the Bible, Chapter 12, verse 17: Then Jesus said to them, “Give back to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s.” But my mind wonders to question if Caesar ever charged 25% federal income tax, … Continue reading
Tainter ups and downs
The new rapid-drain Tainter Gates were opened on Lake D’Arbonne Thursday morning and made significant impact on the rising waters of Lake D’Arbonne. By noon Friday, one of the two gates was closed. The other will remain open until the lake nears the 81 foot level. That shouldn’t be long. As of 7 p.m. Friday, … Continue reading
Krappie Kings TV on the ‘Bone Saturday!
Krappie Kings TV will feature the third and final episode of its TV series on Lake D’Arbonne crappie fishing this Saturday morning at 7:30 a.m. on the Sportsman Channel. This is a cable channel, so check your guide for the listing. This week’s special will feature Krappie King Karl Kalonka and local fisherman Brandon Jennings, … Continue reading
“Fishy” report:
Today’s fishing report: The fish took a snow day. So I contact the DOTD to come salt the walk, boat dock and deck, but they said they “had bigger fish to fry”. I told them that was the point. How could I catch any fish to fry if I couldn’t get to the dock? … Continue reading
Crappie Masters for locals, too!
Mike Vallentine, president of Crappie Masters, wants to make one thing perfectly clear: “We have guys who travel around the country fishing in our tournaments, but a lot of the time, it is the local guys who win the big prizes in our events,” Vallentine said. “We want people in northeast Louisiana to understand that … Continue reading
Extreme food, fun, fellowship
Calling Union Parish sportsmen, sportswomen and sportskids…get another chance for food, fun, fellowship… all for a great cause! One thing about the folks around Union Parish, it’s always a good time for these things. And this week, the 10th annual Hunters for Christ Sportsman’s Banquet will be held Saturday, February 28 at the Farmerville Recreation … Continue reading
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