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Repeat after me
During World War I, songwriter Irving Berlin wrote an American patriotic song that never found it’s way into circulation. When America was once again facing a conflict that would become World War II in 1938, Berlin rewrote the song. It was first performed by singer Kate Smith. Here’s how Smith introduced the song: “While the … Continue reading
It wasn’t to be Tyler’s Day
First of all, let’s give credit where it’s due. Young Tyler Stewart of West Monroe had an awesome FLW tournament this week on Lake Champlain in New York. It was his first time to even ever see that water, but he figured out enough largemouth bass in the land of smallmouths to lead the major … Continue reading
Stewart still on top
There’s a showdown looming on Lake Champlain in Plattsburgh, New York tomorrow, and how it’s going to end up is anybody’s guess. West Monroe Louisiana pro Tyler Stewart is in the lead for the third consecutive day at this week’s FLW Tour event, which is presented by T-H Marine. But Stewart, who weighed, 18 pounds, … Continue reading
Stewart stays on top!
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. – Pro Tyler Stewart of West Monroe, Louisiana, held his lead after day two of the FLW Tour at Lake Champlain presented by T-H Marine after catching a five-bass limit weighing 17 pounds, 14 ounces. Stewart’s two-day total of 40-1 will lead the final 30 pros into the third day of the event, … Continue reading
Tyler Stewart: Boom!
This is the hottest news off the FLW pro bass tour Thursday: Written for FLW by Curtis Niedermier Impressive is the best way to describe the collective day-one performance by the pros competing in this week’s FLW Tour event presented by T-H Marine at Lake Champlain. The top 13 all caught 19 pounds or better, … Continue reading
Say what?
Professional bass fishing isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s a tough business and requires a unique type of ability, stamina and drive that the average fisherman doesn’t even understand. But it isn’t just about catching fish. Pro fishermen have fun, too. And they’ve got to be themselves or they can kiss that fishing check … Continue reading
La. Sportsmen transitioning
The Louisiana Sportsman has, for some time, been the only real print outdoor magazine to maintain its past standards in today’s changing publication world. It’s chocked full of features on Louisiana lakes and fishermen, the latest news and just about everything you could want to know Louisiana outdoors. Much of the online content was offered … Continue reading
Today, it’s a buffet…
We’ve got a buffet of news today. Let’s start by getting a little bit racy. Starting with this weekend’s Battle on the Bonne boat races, there are three big events planned plus all the usual lake activities. The Battle on the Bone sponsored by 2High Trampoline Park, Halley Timber, Eagle Point Boat & RV Storage … Continue reading
A batty Monday morning
Here’s a little something to drive you batty on Monday morning. Feral hogs are running rampant in the state and hungry. Hungry, transplanted black bears are camping out under your deer stand waiting for you to put out deer corn. Lake projects are dragging years behind. Flooding has stressed wildlife statewide. But know this. Louisiana … Continue reading
The best one of all
I have eaten fresh two-pound lobster that I caught myself, boiled to perfection and served with real butter on a picnic table at the Portland Lobster House an hour after the lobster left the Portland Harbor. I have eaten a $150 Wagyu beef ribeye topped with caviar prepared in Chicago’s Roka Akor Steak House by … Continue reading
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