Lake life

Combat Veterans Target Big Darbonne Crappie

Combat Marine Outdoors recently held a memorable retreat at Lake Darbonne in Farmerville, La., where nine warriors embarked on an exciting weekend of crappie fishing. We all know that fishing isn’t just fishing and these veterans found solace and friendships, bonding over their shared experiences and the thrill of catching big Lake Darbonne crappie (or … Continue reading →

How a Gobbling Turkey Gave Me Hope

I want to start out by apologizing to some of my friends that I hunt with. While I’ve never lied about hearing turkeys or where they were, I didn’t say everything I knew about this turkey.  I heard him. And partners, I heard him a lot.  I’ve always been fascinated with turkey hunters.  Back when I was … Continue reading →

Big Bussey Bass with Chris Nguyen

Chris Nguyen is a North Louisiana native who reeled in colossal bass at Bussey Brake in February. In this short episode Chris talks about his determination in pursuit of trophy-sized fish.

LDWF Publishes 2023 Bass Tournament Results Data

From the LDWF The 2023 Louisiana Annual Tournament Report and Information Project (LATRIP) information is now available. Founded in 2021, LATRIP compiles voluntarily submitted bass tournament data, which helps the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries track trends in angling success rates over time while also promoting the quality fisheries of the Sportsman’s Paradise. LATRIP … Continue reading →

More Than Fishing | The Dylan Kyle Poche Memorial Bass Tournament

Easily one of the darkest hours in Louisiana fishing has lead to one of the brightest. The Dylan Kyle Poche Memorial Bass Tournament that’s held every spring at Cypress Bend on Toledo Bend is special. This event has turned into one of the best fundraisers on the water and for good reason. The efforts that … Continue reading →

Bussey Produces Massive 15.78 Lb Bass

When he drove up from Roberts, La to fish The Bussey Brake Reservoir in Bastrop La, John “Sid” Wilde had no idea his life was about to change. Bussey Brake is special and for good reason. The efforts done to make it an incredible fishery has been encouraging to see and something that local anglers … Continue reading →

Big Fish & Rough Water | Hanson & Dye Take Crappie Masters National Qualifier on Darbonne

The old saying I heard frequently as a kid from my mother was “If March comes in like a lion, it will go out like a lamb.” Meaning, if the beginning of the month has wind and storms, the end will be calm. Unfortunately for the fishermen on Lake Darbonne, February of 2024 wanted to … Continue reading →

Telephone, Telegraph, or Tell-A-Friend; The Jeffries Are NCL National Champions

“Look at the color on them fish. They’ll be on the banks this week if the weather is right,” said John Paul Powell of Delhi, La. John Paul fishes Poverty Point Reservoir quite frequently and as fate would have it, I was fortunate enough to stand beside him during the final weigh-in for the Nation … Continue reading →

Antlers & Hicks Podcast | The Best Fishing Team In Louisiana; LSUS

Antlers & Hicks Podcast | The Hottest Thing Going; High School BASS Fishing

As the winter months creep by, a sport that some may not even know exists is starting to gain ground. We all know of the other sports that kids can participate in when they’re in high school, but bass fishing is quickly being added to that list. And with scholarships on the line, these kids aren’t just … Continue reading →