Lake life

Sportsman’s banquet set

The 2015-16 Sportsman’s Banquet will be held February 20 with the doors opening at 5 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m. at the Willie Davis Recreation Center. This year’s program will highlight the late Joe Pickel’s life and adventures as a Union Parish hunting legend. In addition to presenting the conclusion of this hunting season, … Continue reading →

Morgan: Consistent crappie

James, partner-son Chuck and grandson Kingston        Second in a two-part series A career in the Maintenance field taught James Morgan the importance of an organized, methodical approach to things. That has transferred to his crappie fishing. When he retired and moved to Lake D’Arbonne, he had a plan. “I told my wife six years … Continue reading →

Morgan: fishing & serving

First of a two-part series James Morgan lowered the trolling motor into the water and headed into the wind while I made my way to the right front deck seat. James began preparing four 16-foot long fishing rods baited with Capps & Coleman double shiner rigs and settled in beside me. “Here. I’m even going … Continue reading →

Can I get an Amen?

Crappie Masters update

Here’s a rundown of the upcoming Crappie Masters tournament on Lake D’Arbonne: Crappie Masters All American Tournament Trail will hold a National Qualifier and Louisiana State Championship February 26, 27, 2016 on Lake D’Arbonne, Farmerville, Louisiana sponsored by Bass Pro Shops, Tracker Marine and Nitro Boats, Humminbird, Minn Kota, Union Parish Tourist Commission, Farmerville Chamber of Commerce, and … Continue reading →

Bussey Brake update

On Nov. 5, 2012, I stood on the levee of Bussey Brake Reservoir with numerous elected officials, friends and former co-workers as the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries took over ownership of the 2,200 acre reservoir. Bussey is one of our all-time great fishing lakes. But over the years, it succumbed to trash fish, … Continue reading →

How to eat a crappie

WARNING: THE FOLLOWING WRITEUP CONTAINS GRAPHIC INFORMATION AND PHOTOS. IT MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AUDIENCES. IT IS NOT POLITICALLY CORRECT AND CAN CAUSE LASTING PSYCHOLOGICAL DAMAGE IN SOME HARD-CORE MODERN DAY ANGLERS. VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED! Okay, you have been forewarned, so here goes. I love catching big crappie. Going out on the … Continue reading →

Duck wrap

The 2015-16 duck season is a wrap. It’s done. Any other sixty days never pass this fast. The season in the East Zone, which includes our area, went down with the sun Sunday afternoon. Overall, it was a poor season.  It was the ducks fault. The ducks just didn’t come down this far. Yet. You … Continue reading →

What matters

How big a deer did you kill? How many two-pound crappie did you catch. How many little old ladies did you help cross the street? How much did you give to the United Way? Well, that’s all nice, but: John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that … Continue reading →

Boat Show time

This weekend is the 28th Annual KNOE Boat & Outdoor Show! Actually – it’s three shows – a Boat Show, Gun Show and a RV Show. Admission is $6 for adults. Here’s the deal: What:   28th Annual KNOE Boat & Outdoor Show When:   Friday – Sunday; January 29th, 30th & 31st Hours:   Fri – 12pm … Continue reading →