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“Locals” to watch in the ACT
If there’s a “home court” advantage to fishing in the American Crappie Trail professional tournament on the Ouachita River Friday and Saturday, we’re listing some of the “local” teams that would have it (“local” in this case meaning guys a short trailer pull away from the river as in Area Code 318). Teams from Area … Continue reading
They’re here: ACT is on the water
Somewhere out on the meandering Ouachita River this weekend, some place between the I-20 bridge and the Felsenthal Lock and Dam, somebody’s gonna win a fully decked out brand new Ranger fishing rig. Some dozen or so other angler teams are going to win cash and prizes that could all total in the neighborhood of … Continue reading
Thanks, Dad
I originally wrote and published this article in the News-Star on Sunday, June 19, 1988. My parents are both gone on to be with the Lord now, but I never lost the love for life and for fishing that they gave me. I hope you enjoy reading this and are able to still tell your … Continue reading
This isn’t your daddy’s crappie fishing
Attention: Crappie Fishermen If you’ve ever put a shiner under a bobber or dropped a jig on a line under a cypress tree for fun or supper, this should get your attention. If you have ever thought about putting your crappie skills to the test against the best of the best for big cash and … Continue reading
Were the story a fish, it would be a gar
If this story were a fish, it would be a gar. A toothy, stinky, big old bottom-feeding gar fish. One worthy of being bashed over the head with a four-foot long oak boat paddle. On Thursday, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries issued a news release renewing hope that the long-awaited and much-delayed Bussey Brake … Continue reading
Can you spare some change?
I’ve got too much change. Not the kind that can buy a Root Beer in a frosty mug. I mean the stuff around me. I vividly remember having to get out of my chair and walk to the TV to change the channel from Channel 10 to Channel 8. Those were the two choices. Now, … Continue reading
May I see your fishing license?
There’s really only one time that it is important to have a fishing license. That’s when the two guys in green uniforms approach your boat and ask, “May I see your fishing license.” Other than that, you can just keep it in your wallet. You did remember your wallet, didn’t you? If you are fishing … Continue reading
Dialing in Detroit’s bass
In some ways, Tyler Stewart of West Monroe is your ordinary 23-year old bass fisherman. He fishes hard. He fishes often. He has a passion for catching bass. He pretty much fishes anytime he can and he’s an information junkie about techniques, fishing equipment, electronics and boats. He loves to compete with others. Where Tyler … Continue reading
Fear is a liar
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:7
Calendar worthy!
The weather isn’t the only thing that heats up around Lake D’Arbonne Country in the summer. It’s the events calendar. It’s about to get hot! This is the time of the year to be putting some important events on your calendar, like the Watermelon Festival, the Fourth of July Fireworks and the annual Battle on … Continue reading
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