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Majestic, McDonald’s same weekend

Bass fishermen already have too many choices — lures, lakes, locations, techniques… Now they have another one. A BIG one.  Two of the regions largest bass tournaments, which have in the past been held a month apart, ended up on the same days this summer. Saturday and Sunday June 11 -12 will be the dates … Continue reading →

Good boat dock advice

I’ve heard several people talking about building new boat docks during the drawdown on Lake D’Arbonne this winter, but after talking with Jared Cook of Flying Jack’s Marine Carpentry of Farmerville, he has a tip for you. Don’t wait. “Don’t wait until the water is down if you are wanting to build a boat dock … Continue reading →

Can you imagine?

There’s enough pressure on a pro bass fishermen out there competing against the best in the country and a tough fish bite. The tournament is on. First prize is $100,000. Cash. Throw in 50 or so bass groupies following you around in their boats on the lake during a tournament and it gets pretty intense. … Continue reading →

When the old passes away

 2 Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.”  

Worms. Standup baits!

One of the things I love about living on the lake is that many times, it takes such little effort to go fishing.  Walk down to the pier. Bait your hook and throw it out. Sit down and wait for a bite. Most times you don’t even have time to sit down before you hook … Continue reading →

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Geaux Fish

Who would have ever thought I’d pick up a neat little fishing tip while touring the Aquarium of New Orleans? I mean, seriously, who would have ever thought I would even want to go back to that city? But that’s another story. A few weeks back while at the aquarium, I found out how rainforest … Continue reading →

Happy Mother’s Day

Happy Mother’s Day to all you moms out there!  

Mayhaw? Let’s celebrate!

 Somebody asked me last year, “What is a Mayhaw?” My answer was, “It really doesn’t matter. They’re having a festival to celebrate it, so you just ought to go to Marion and enjoy.” And, by the way, it’s THIS WEEKEND. May 6 – 7! The annual Mayhaw Festival! Actually, a mayhaw is a berry, “haw” … Continue reading →

It’s deer stand season

You won’t find it in the state hunting regulations booklet, but it’s widely known that the week after turkey season closes, another important season opens in Louisiana: It’s Deer Stand Season! That’s right. Now that turkey hunters are out of the woods, deer hunters rush to the woods to take a look at their deer … Continue reading →