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The fish catch a break
The little dock was empty. The ice chest was there. There were rods in the rod holders.The yo-yo’s hung ready. It was the major biting period. The weather was beautiful. But nobody was home. Lucky fish “caught” a break!
Going home
JESUS TO THE DISCIPLES: “Let not your heart be troubled: you believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.” — John 1:1-2
Today is Majestic
Don’t forget to come watch the weigh-ins or keep up with the leaders of the MAJESTIC Big Bass Classic on D’Arbonne Saturday and Sunday morning. You can catch the hourly weigh-ins at Ludwig Marine on Hwy. 33 just across the Ruston Bridge in Farmerville for 26 straight hours of bassin competition beginning at daylight Saturday … Continue reading
FOM on Caney
There were two teams of winners as the 7th season of the North Central Louisiana division of the Fishers of Men came to a close last Saturday. The FOM final touranment was held on Caney Lake under overcast skies and temperatures in the mid-70s. The tournament winners were Craig Parker and Dusty Mobley, who weighed … Continue reading
At the bottom of Wham…
There’s probably a treasure trove of stuff that’s been dropped into Wham Brake over the past 60 or so years. Only bad thing is, it’s probably rusted, covered in years of silt…or worse. In fact, I wouldn’t recommend attempted recovery at this point. But if you have ever wanted to see what the bottom of … Continue reading
Extraordinary measures
I’ve been getting dozens of emails asking when I would have another “Adventures of George” fishing story! Okay, really, I only got one…and it was from George. George and I take pride in the fact that we never get skunked when we go fishing (Well, occasionally when we take Little George.. and by the way, … Continue reading
Summer Fishing Report
Summer is officially here! The first hint is that I work up as sweat going to get the mail, but the most obvious sign is on the lake. What is it? The pontoon boats are here! I counted 21 on the water Sunday. So that officially means that summer fishing is here. Here’s a look … Continue reading
State Park hosts Kids Fishing Derby
Saturday will be a great day to take a kid fishing. And a great place to do it is the Lake D’Arbonne State Park, where registration for a kids fishing derby will begin at 8 a.m. at the park located between Bernice and Farmerville. Don’t have a fishing pole? No problem. The first 100 kids … Continue reading
Bigger than us
“Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” — Psalm 139:2 I thank God for the Robertson family and their impact on so many lives today. Just like everybody else, … Continue reading
Tater fed bream
I bet you didn’t know that bream like potatoes, did you? Well, they do. Especially if they are the “food” that keeps summer crickets plump and lively so THEY can be used as bait to CATCH the bream. This time of year, you can keep crickets for a week or longer, but you have to … Continue reading
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