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Fields, Riser are NoLa Crappie Masters
Fall may be for hunting for most folks. But there’s a lot of excitement building on Lake D’Arbonne when it comes to crappie fishing. The Crappie Masters National Championship will be on the lake Sept. 22-25. And this past weekend, the regional North Louisiana Crappie Masters Trail held it’s championship won by Chris Fields and … Continue reading
Area lands MLF wall hanger!
NOTE: When we talked to the MLF folks Wednesday about the final plans for next year’s tournament here, we were given the lakes in the wrong order for the first days. The first FOUR days will be on lake D’Arbonne — the biggest of the lakes. Then Caney, then Bussey for the finals. Sorry about … Continue reading
MLF coming to our area!
This is some pretty exciting news for bass fishermen and some great publicity for lakes in our area. Look who’s coming to Caney, D’Arbonne and Bussey Brake — Major League Fishing! We will have more about this in coming weeks!
MOSSBACK: Here Fishy, Fishy
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so here’s several thousand words on setting out a MossBack Fish Habitat with noted crappie angler/duck call builder/ public speaker and all around good guy John Godwin. But first, as a way of introduction, a MossBack Fish Habitat is basically a man-made brushtop, but so much … Continue reading
Yucatan: Late summer fishing bonus
For the most part, fishing is tough right now. There are still fish biting in a few places, but they aren’t exactly jumping in the boat. The summer heat is taking a toll on fishermen and the fish. And now there’s a hurricane coming this way in a few days! But there is one exception … Continue reading
Putting Union Parish on the map
It was a big night for Union Parish at the Legends of the Outdoors National Hall of Fame meeting Saturday in Springfield, Missouri at the John A & Genny Morris Conservation Center. The name Johnny Morris might sound familiar. He’s the founder of Bass Pro Shops. The highlight for our area from this year’s event … Continue reading
Be still
Wow. David Owen of the Honey Hole in West Monroe has a great tackle shop and a great ministry. When he shared this on Facebook this week, I really needed it. I hope it helps you sort out the insanity around us right now. Thanks for the message, David: “The Lord will fight for you; … Continue reading
D’Arbonne gets legislative approval!
Thanks to a group of folks that aren’t afraid to think out of the box — led by Lincoln/Union State Rep. Chris Turner, D’Arbonne resident and pro fisherman Steve Adams and Farmerville Mayor John Crow — Lake D’Arbonne got a great legislative shot in the arm and some positive statewide recognition last week. Letting people … Continue reading
Back to the basics
We’re in dire straits as a country right now. People are worried, confused and often without direction. But things are looking up when you know that God knows. It’s not about a country or a disease or politics, as bad as things may seem there. It’s about you first, and those that you love, lead … Continue reading
Bussey Big Bass Challenge
Last year about this time, the big bass in the newly opened Bussey Brake were producing a “WOW FACTOR” for area fishermen. Tyler Stewart landed a lake record at 12.74 pounds. More than three 10-pound plus largemouth were weighed in and verified. As pressure mounted on the reservoir, word was that even more were caught, … Continue reading
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