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darbone1 has written 2010 posts for lake darbonne life

Fishing secret?

I can’t say who or what exactly, but I can let  you in on a little fishing secret.  A couple of Farmerville’s finest could be in a TV commercial that will air on some fishing shows. It could be about crappie fishing. And it could involve the popular Bobby Garland baits. It could even even … Continue reading

Here’s an idea

James 1:2-4  “Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.”

Fish question

What day do fish like the least? wait for it…..   FRYDAY!

The “P” in crappie competition

What will separate the fish dinner winners from the fish cleaners in the upcoming Crappie Masters National Qualifier Louisiana State Championship on Feb. 23 & 24 on Lake D’Arbonne? You can bet your best Bobby Garland crappie lure that every entrant in the tournament is a good crappie fisherman. So there are no slack liners. … Continue reading

Crappie University: Fun & facts

I get to do a lot of really fun things related to fishing, hunting and the outdoors. One of the most enjoyable things I have done recently didn’t involve setting the hook or pulling the trigger. It was all about talking and listening – about crappie fishing. I know, I know…I talk better than I … Continue reading

There’s a reason . . .

There’s a reason Sunday USED TO be called a “Day of Rest”. It still should be, along with a few hours every day. Listen folks:  busy-ness doesn’t equate to success. Quite the contrary, it indicates a certain level of anxiety or lack of control over one’s life.  What God says about getting some rest has … Continue reading

Lookee here!

Hey, I know him… It’s about to be crappie time in the south. And it’s always fun to see one of our locals like Terry Richard of the Renewable Fuels / American Ethanol pro team showing his skills around the crappie tournament trail. And look who showed up on the cover of Crappie Now magazine … Continue reading

Museum goes “wild”

The Union Museum of History and Art in Farmerville will go “Wild!” later this week, featuring astounding wildlife art. Opening on January 31, artworks by nine selected regional wildlife artists and photographers will be on display, along with art by local school students. Professional artists to be featured are Ronnie Barnes – painter – Choudrant … Continue reading

Dress appropriately

“Put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted … Continue reading

Stewart, Preuett in top 10!

Looky here! Two former ULM Fishing team members who have taken their skills on the pro circuit are in the top ten after Friday’s round of the first FLW Fishing Bass tournament of the year on Lake Okeechobee in Florida. Tyler Stewart of West Monroe is in ninth place and Brett Preuett is in tenth … Continue reading

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