bream fishing

What is it? I know. I know…

Posted by darbone1 ⋅ July 8, 2014 ⋅ Leave a comment

A few weeks back, friend Joyce Neely of Tennessee posted a Facebook photo under the “What is it?” category. I knew immediately, but after a dozen or so way off answers from others, I had to post the right one. I knew what it was because I have strapped pairs of them on my parents … Continue reading →

Short lines & random casts . . .

Posted by darbone1 ⋅ June 25, 2014 ⋅ Leave a comment

A little bit of everything today…. Today’s writeup has a little bit of everything. I’m trying to make sure I don’t miss anything because I’m going to let my keyboard cool off for a few days. We will be back with you on a daily basis Tuesday, July 1. *********** Things are looking peachy this … Continue reading →

Kids fishing day on D’Arbonne

Posted by darbone1 ⋅ June 24, 2014 ⋅ Leave a comment

Recently the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries in conjunction with the Lake D’Arbonne State Park held a free fishing day for kids on the fishing piers at the park. A big crowd turned out and quite a few good fish were caught. Thanks to these two groups for putting this on — and to … Continue reading →

Bad news for the basses

Posted by darbone1 ⋅ June 20, 2014 ⋅ Leave a comment

George and I got hooked up to go fishing this week for the first time in what seems like months. I don’t know how we got so busy, but I guess we did. Besides, he’s just getting through with therapy after his brothers, older Larry and even older Larry, have admitted that they have become … Continue reading →

Thanks, Dad

Posted by darbone1 ⋅ June 13, 2014 ⋅ 3 Comments

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 hope you enjoy it and are able to still tell your Dad “thanks” on this Father’s Day weekend. ******************* Thanks, Dad. Thanks for taking me fishing … Continue reading →

Doin’ Duck Day the Right way!

Posted by darbone1 ⋅ June 12, 2014 ⋅ Leave a comment

In case you missed it, Duck Dynasty began Season Six Wednesday night. And in case you missed it, the show had a special guest, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal. Yes, I watched it. Haven’t missed an episode. I do love the show. Some folks do more than just love it. Every day, not just Wednesday, is … Continue reading →

Eat, sleep, water

Posted by darbone1 ⋅ June 10, 2014 ⋅ Leave a comment

Today, Lake D’Arbonne stands at 80.6 feet, about six tenths of a foot above pool stage. Projections are for it to stay above pool for the rest of the month. That’s pretty unusual for June. But it’s a good thing. A full lake not only looks better, but it’s good for the fishing, especially upstream … Continue reading →

Cricket crazies

Posted by darbone1 ⋅ June 2, 2014 ⋅ 1 Comment

I bought a box of crickets the other afternoon to go bream fishing, but when I got home the wind had picked up and so I left the cricket box in my garage. I also bought four new styrofoam corks and six new bream hooks. I just left them in the bottom of the cricket … Continue reading →