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You can still “Get Out and Fish” stocked ponds
It’s springtime and that means the fishing is heating up! Be sure to get out and fish at one of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries’ Get Out and Fish! sites across the state where LDWF has stocked adult-sized channel catfish. With 17 sites stocked throughout Louisiana, you’ll have a great chance to get … Continue reading
Corney Creek Outdoor Festival
There will be arts and crafts, food items, great music, rides, t-shirts and lots more at this coming weekend’s Corney Creek Great Outdoor Festival April 15-16! But there’s one thing that comes along every year that is free – and you can’t even put a price on! FUN. Lots of fun. And you can have … Continue reading
Nick Young is Shriner’s Champ!
Nick Young is not new to the winner’s circle, so it’s no surprise that the former guide and tournament champion on Lake D’Arbonne cashed the winner’s check in the Barak Shriners Crappie Tournament Saturday. The one big fish tournament with overall and hourly prizes was a fund-raiser for the Shriners’ Hospital, which has been faced … Continue reading
Smooth sailing during the storm…
Luke 8: 23 It was smooth sailing, and he fell asleep. A terrific storm came up suddenly on the lake. Water poured in, and they were about to capsize. 24 They woke Jesus: “Master, Master, we’re going to drown!” Getting to his feet, he told the wind, “Silence!” and the waves, “Quiet down!” They did … Continue reading
Crappie Now ranks D’Arbonne No.2
The following is reproduced from the outstanding “Crappie Now” magazine. It’s a list of the Top 10 Crappie Lakes for 2022 by Tim Huffman A list of the “Best Lakes” for any species of fish often boils down to who you ask. For example, some fishermen enjoy jigging wood cover while others like trolling in … Continue reading
Andrews, Nimrod hanging tough
Here’s on to keep an eye on today. ULM’s Jacob Andrews and Connor Nimrod are in fourth place in the Abu Garcia College Fishing National Championship on Fort Gibson Lake in Oklahoma. The Day One competition Wednesday, March 29, was a grind for most everyone in it. Whipped by wind and dealing with mostly uncooperative … Continue reading
Riser, Fields win ACT Crown
Saturday morning, there were 25 teams left vying for the American Crappie Trail National Championship crown on Lake D’Arbonne in Farmerville. Saturday afternoon, there was one team standing in front of the crowd, holding the championship — local anglers Chris Fields and Jared Riser. The duo are a formidable foe for the crappie and other … Continue reading
Local teams lead ACT championship
Two local teams are leading after Day Two of the American Crappie Trail National Championship on Lake D’Arbonne. Ken Myers and Mark Taylor maintained the top spot and lead with 27.28 pounds after two days. Chris Fields and Jared Riser are in second with 26.66. Weights are running lower this year, which isn’t unusual the … Continue reading
Myers / Taylor Grab Day 1 ACT lead
Day 1 of the American Crappie Trail National Championship on Lake D’Arbonne in Farmerville is in the books and local team Ken Myers and Mark Taylor grabbed the lead with two more days of fishing. The duo had seven fish weighing 13.99 pounds with a 2.34 big fish for the day. Lamar Bunting is in … Continue reading
ACT final weigh in heads Downtown!
The National American Crappie Trial tournament is on Lake D’Arbonne this week, March 24-26. While the top 100 teams are eligible, only 64 boats fishing the championship. Thursday and Friday’s first round weigh ins will be at Rhett’s. Saturday only the top 25 will fish. For the championship, the weigh in will be on the … Continue reading
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