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darbone1 has written 2010 posts for lake darbonne life

Union Big Buck Contest is on!

There are some big changes to the Union Parish Big Buck Contest for 2020-21 and they’re all good. Check it out! 2020-2021UNION PARISH BIG BUCK CONTESThosted BY K & M Coffee, Corks, & CamoNo entry fee or ticket requiredGRAND PRIZEAny Buck killed in Union ParishDrawing for$1000 SHOPPING SPREESponsored by Judge Jay McCallumfor Supreme CourtPlus many … Continue reading

LiveScope ups and downs

I love fishing for crappie with a LiveScope. What’s not to love? I mean you can pull right up on a flat or along the edge of a creek, lower the sucker down in the water and immediately you know if there is a crappie anywhere from the front of the boat to 15-20 feet … Continue reading

You’re being watched

“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”    – Matthew 5:16

Oh, Lord…not again

Every sportsman knows that the river Delta is a great place for farming, wildlife and fishing. But there’s another “Delta” coming that isn’t good for anything. It’s Hurricane Delta – aiming right at the heart of Louisiana….again. Just in time for the weekend. We’ve had so many hurricanes this year they’ve run out of names … Continue reading

Welcome, Dubach Deer Factory

We welcome one of our new sponsors to lakedarbonnelife.com , and just in time for deer season. The Dubach Deer Factory and Smokehouse has become a household name in north Louisiana in just a short time. Their quality deer processing in the fall and winter; great crawfish, shrimp and other delicious foods in the spring; … Continue reading

The list is long

“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will heal their land.” — 2 Chronicles 7:14 We’ve got a lot to pray about, America. I’m afraid a lot of us are waiting to … Continue reading

Cagle woos Ouachita crappie, wins title!

When Alabama fishing guide and pro crappie tournament fishermen Eric Cagle saw the last fish hit the schools and realized he was the winner of the Crappie Masters National Championship on the Ouachita River Saturday, he was at a loss for words. He said he wanted that big first place trophy more than the $30,000 … Continue reading

Carlisle leads; River shows off

The Ouachita River crappie continue to show off. After a hurricane a month ago and a tropical storm this week that dumped 10 inches of rain on some areas of the river plus Lake D’Arbonne being drained down the river, who would have thought crappie anglers could catch a seven-fish stringer weighing more than 14 … Continue reading

Guess who Miss Louisiana beat fishing?

Well, you can add somebody else to the list of people who have beaten me fishing. Now, before my fishing buddy George can chime in “I thought everybody you fished with beat you” let me say this. I have beaten a few people, like George, but there’s no need to go into details. The latest … Continue reading

A trip of a lifetime

Oklahoma fishing guide Josh Jones has become synonymous with catching fish — lots of them and big ones, particularly big crappie. But not just in Oklahoma. He has started fishing crappie tournaments as well with outstanding success in every state he goes to. The three common elements required are fish, water and Josh Jones. He … Continue reading

Shop Local. Bank Local. Marion State Bank

SIMMONS’ SPORTING GOODS

Bastrop – Morehouse Chamber

Benoit Ford North

Dusty Gates, Union Parish Sheriff

BnM Fishing