Lake life

Happy Fourth of July

Posted by darbone1 ⋅ July 4, 2013 ⋅ Leave a comment

America has always had challenges. We always will have. But this great country is worth celebrating and there’s no better day to do it than July Fourth. Take a look at this Fourth of July promo….from 1940. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/14/Independence_Day%2C_1940_Promotion.ogv Whatever you do, make sure you celebrate safely. Have fun and make sure your children and grandchildren … Continue reading →

Here at LASS !!!!

Posted by darbone1 ⋅ July 3, 2013 ⋅ 2 Comments

For some reason, when I write something like today’s “blog”, some of my friends and family members tell me I have too much time on my hands. Regardless… I was sitting on my little blue stool on the boat dock a few days ago and the fish just weren’t biting. The summer heat was kicking … Continue reading →

Fishing the Fourth

Posted by darbone1 ⋅ July 2, 2013 ⋅ Leave a comment

This would be a good week to celebrate the Fourth of July with red and white bobbers and fresh blue channel catfish filets in the fryer! I wouldn’t say fishing is hot as a firecracker, but… Okay, I’ll stop. Fishing isn’t great right now, but it isn’t bad either. If you go this week, be … Continue reading →

Fireworks Saturday – be there!

Posted by darbone1 ⋅ July 1, 2013 ⋅ Leave a comment

There’s not a whole lot you can say about fireworks. Except maybe a good fireworks show is worth several thousand words…. Such are the stars of the show of the upcoming annual Fireworks Display over Lake D’Arbonne, set for this Saturday night, July 6. They are beautiful to watch. Fireworks over the lake are just … Continue reading →

Follow the crowd?

Posted by darbone1 ⋅ June 30, 2013 ⋅ Leave a comment

You always hear about people catching fish on this lure and technique or that lure and technique. It’s good to be flexible, but it is also good to have some lures that you are confident in all the time. Knowing who you are as a fishermen is more important that trying to do everything that … Continue reading →

New fishing licenses & “Operation Dry Water”

Posted by darbone1 ⋅ June 28, 2013 ⋅ Leave a comment

Here are two important items from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries: FIRST, Louisiana fishing licenses expire June 30 so if you haven’t already made plans to get your new one, now is a good time. If you do forget and plan a hurried up trip after the new licenses become effective, you can … Continue reading →

Million Dollar D’Arbonne Bass?

Posted by darbone1 ⋅ June 27, 2013 ⋅ 1 Comment

Like most of us, Farmerville’s Jason Williams fishes for fun and relaxation. In fact, he has been fishing since he was old enough to hold a fishing pole. But one recent fishing trip has left him anything but relaxed. A fish he caught is even making it hard for him to sleep at night. The … Continue reading →

Fish by Swindle

Posted by darbone1 ⋅ June 26, 2013 ⋅ Leave a comment

I’m gonna guess that you probably don’t read the Park Rapids (Minnesota) Enterprise, so I’m going to share this story with your. First, it’s kind of amazing. Second, it’s kind of sad. But I know a few old men that can’t catch fish on their own and could be led to do something like this… … Continue reading →

Gone fishin’

Posted by darbone1 ⋅ June 22, 2013 ⋅ Leave a comment

Lakedarbonnelife.com will be taking a long weekend to rest and recuperate our typing fingers….Have a safe weekend. We’ll be back with LIVE ACTION (sorry, Turtle Man) Wednesday, June 26!

Don’t blink….

Posted by darbone1 ⋅ June 21, 2013 ⋅ 2 Comments

If you go to Saturday and Sunday’s Deep South Racing Association boat races on D’Arbonne, don’t blink — especially if you are watching entrants in the “Outlaw” class of racers. These boats can reach speeds of 120 miles per hour in a drag race of only an eighth of a mile. Check your e-mail, reach … Continue reading →