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D’Arbonne Pointe taking reservations!
D’Arbonne Pointe, Lake D’Arbonne’s newest, nicest and most convenient place to stay overnight in a modern cabin or in your own camper is now taking reservations! You can view detailed information online at: http://darbonnepointe.com It’s been a long process, but D’Arbonne Pointe has evolved into a beautiful destination for the whole family to enjoy! They … Continue reading
I should be ashamed
I know. I should be ashamed. But we’ve been catching a lot of fish this spring and through numerous fish frys, I’ve been feeding my guests “seconds” and I’ve been hoarding the best pieces of fresh fish for myself. I carefully filet the big white perch (crappie to you crappie masters…) and an occasional catfish, … Continue reading
A line I bet we all share
My fishing partner and I almost didn’t have time to go fishing the other afternoon after we finished up our hectic schedules as retirees. But there was an hour left in the day, counting the 15 minutes after official sundown where we could still see a glow in the Western sky to get home by… … Continue reading
The Rodney Dangerfield of bass
I have a good friend who is a big fisherman. He’s a purist, but can be pur-suaded to change from time to time. He used to be a purist largemouth bass fisherman. He changed. Now he’s a purist crappie fisherman. He’s also a purist hater of the poor little yellow bass. I don’t think that … Continue reading
He is risen!
Matthew 28: In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. 2 And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from … Continue reading
Crappie Masters; Crappie Commanders
Just a reminder: The last day to enter the upcoming April 18 Lake D’Arbonne/Caney/Claiborne Crappie Masters tournament is Saturday, May 4. After that you must pay a late fee. This will be the first major crappie tournament ever in Louisiana and also the first Crappie Masters tourney held in our state. For all the rules, … Continue reading
Fit for Royalty!
Lake D’Arbonne is fit for royalty! No kidding. If you google “where do Kings fish?”, you will get a variety of answers, mostly about places to eat fish. But if you are in the know, you will know that Lake D’Arbonne has it’s fair share of royalty. In fact, Krappie King Karl Kalonka is on … Continue reading
D’Arbonne crappie like the Rattler!
Crappie Masters is coming to Lake D’Arbonne, Lake Claiborne and Caney Lake on April 18! It’s the largest crappie tournament organization in the country and draws folks from all over the country. Also, it’s the first ever Crappie Masters tournament in Louisiana, so it will be quite a big deal. On top of all the … Continue reading
Union, Claiborne among top turkey parishes
John Hanks spends more time talking turkey than most. That’s because it is his job. As Private Land Biologist Supervisor for the North Mississippi Alluvial Valley area with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, he keeps up with everything turkey in a 12-parish area around Monroe. Based on information that he and others in … Continue reading
Be Happy
Proverbs 16:20 He that handles a matter wisely shall find good: and whoever trusts in the LORD, happy is he. Our Pastor just finished an eight week series preaching from the Bible on happiness and contentment. The scriptures bring forth a consistent message – when things are great, we are to be happy. When things … Continue reading
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