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ACT hits Ross Barnett

The American Crappie Trail is set to hold its second tournament of the 2018 season at Ross Barnett Reservoir in Ridgeland, Mississippi on April 20 & 21, 2018. That’s just a two-hour drive from Lake D’Arbonne Country. The lake is officially off limits to fishermen who will compete in the tournament, but if you haven’t … Continue reading →

What are those guys fishing for?

You see some strange fishing rigs on Lake D’Arbonne this time of year, but there’s one boat hitting the lake this week that should really get your attention. No trolling motor. No four-stroke outboard. No Humminbird Helix 12.  And while they won’t take you fishing, you should come go aboard for a few minutes and … Continue reading →

So God made a crappie

Fishermen needed something good to eat that not everybody would know about. So God made a crappie.  And he let a few wise and seasoned fishermen in on a secret about what to do with the crappie that they catch. Okay, now the secret is out… Filet about three or four  one pound crappie Save … Continue reading →

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Turkey fever

I never caught the fever, thank goodness. But lots of folks did.  And now is the time to apply the cure.  Turkey season. It opens around the state on April 7 this year and runs through May 6 in Area A, which includes most of our region. That’s a little later than usual. You can … Continue reading →

Listen to the preacher

Even if he doesn’t say anything,  you better “listen” to the preacher. It was about 30 years ago when I, some family members and friends went on an overnight fishing and camping trip in the Atchafalaya Basin the weekend before Easter. When we got to the Belle River ramp to put in and run across … Continue reading →

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Up a tree without a crappie?

It’s no secret that crappie head to the shallow trees to spawn this time of year. Just ask any tree on Lake D’Arbonne. They all got fished at least 18 times last Saturday! But don’t worry, even though some fish around the trees get caught, when the pressure is so heavy that there seems to … Continue reading →

This earns a 21-cast salute!

You may never fish a Crappie Fishermen United of Louisiana crappie tournament. You may never take part in a Hunters for Heroes event. But one thing you should know, when those folks get together to host the annual Crappie tournament on Lake D’Arbonne, it’s worth a 21-cast salute! Thirty-nine teams of local fishermen and their … Continue reading →

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