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Been waiting for day like this…
I’ve been waiting for a day or two like Wednesday is supposed to be — temperatures up in the 60’s, water coming up in the lake, fish starting to think about moving toward their spawning grounds. Only one thing wrong — I HAVEN’T been wanting it to rain again. But then again, if we get … Continue reading
So wrong….
This is just sooooooo wrong….. The news has some terrible things in it these days. Apparently a spurned New Zealand woman sold the secret locations to her ex-boyfriend’s favorite fishing spots, netting $3,000, which she then spent on herself. The drama went down in January of 2012 but is just now getting world wide publicity.I’m … Continue reading
A great way to begin the new year
The New Year was ushered in with some pretty dreary weather around here. But starting off the New Year took a bright, interesting twist for me. As I looked out through a drizzling rain across Lake D’Arbonne from the back porch, I saw the most awesome sight. Right behind my boat dock, not 25 yards … Continue reading
Careful, guys
The following outlines the remainder of deer season in Areas 1 and 2, which cover most of our region (as always, double check regulations and dates in the official LDWF hunting guide before going afield): 2012-2013 DEER HUNTING SCHEDULE REVISED – 10/04/2012 Area Archery Primitive Firearms (all either-sex except as noted) Still Hunt (no dogs … Continue reading
Here she comes!
Lady D’Arbonne is coming back. The lake is at 78.08 feet this morning, not quite two feet below pool stage. The U.S. Geological Survey projections are for the lake to be at 79.9 feet by Monday. That’s just one tenth of a foot below pool stage. Goodbye, drawdown! The chart below gives the exact depth … Continue reading
Moving targets
Duck season is on its final leg. It closes Sunday, January 27 in the East Zone of the state, which encompasses most of our area. It’s been a good season, but not a great one according to most hunters. There are still plenty of birds in north Louisiana, but they have become scattered because we … Continue reading
The possum is safe!
You can rest easy this New Year. The possum is safe. And the Loonies have won another major battle in their efforts to make this a kinder, wimpier nation. It’s traditional to have different things “drop” in a countdown for New Year’s — with the big crystal ball in Times Square being the most popular. … Continue reading
Fishing in the New Year
I planned to start the New Year off with a fishing report, but I won’t guess at it or take second hand information that I don’t trust. So here’s what I can confirm with relative certainty: Fishing the next few days will be cold and wet. Okay, okay, okay. You were expecting more? Let me … Continue reading
The Night Before Christmas on the lake!
‘Twas the night before Christmas and all across the lake Only two ducks were still stirring, a hen and a drake. The yo-yo’s were hung on the boat dock with care, In hopes some big crappie would soon swim up there; The coots were nestled all snug close by the shore, They were there by … Continue reading
Lost as a goose
A few days ago, two young snow geese landed in a vacant lot in our subdivision on the lake and spent a good part of the day there. It’s one of those “life on the lake” moments I keep talking about. Maybe all that flying and flying and flying then landing in crowded grain fields … Continue reading
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