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A Mom made for the Day
A Bible verse fitting the memory of my Mom on Mother’s Day. Ecclesiastes 2:24 “There is nothing better for a person than that they should eat and drink and find enjoyment in their toil. This also, I saw, is from the hand of God. For who apart from Him who can have enjoyment?” My Mom … Continue reading
Sinko de Bremo!
A lot of folks were out this past weekend celebrating Cinco de Mayo, the Spanish holiday meaning “Fifth of May”, with tacos, burritos guacamole and various brands of cerveza rubia! I have my own way of celebrating, though, late or not. If I get lucky and the fish cooperate, I call it Sinko de Breamo. … Continue reading
And the results…
Nearly 60 teams competed in the North Central Louisiana Student Angler Bass tournament on D’Arbonne Saturday. Congratulations to West Ouachita fishing team for taking home the school points championship. This has been a great year and we are going to miss this group of seniors. Congrats to William Lambert and Jacob Phil for winning the … Continue reading
What’s your favorite fish bait?
My favorite fish bait of all time goes back to the days when I was really mad at the largemouth bass. The bait? A Mann’s six-inch Black Grape Jelly Waggler plastic worm. I’ve caught more fish on that bait than any other. And when they quit making them two decades ago, I contacted a kind … Continue reading
Gonna be a busy Saturday
Saturday is going to be a busy day on area waters, not just for the regular weekend fishermen, but for some special events that you should consider checking out. Saturday’s forecast calls for a chance of rain early on all the events, but hopefully it will end early and let the participants have a good … Continue reading
The Jig Is Up!
lakedarbonnelife.com has been on the water chasing crappie again and trying to find ways to help you catch more fish. Here are three solid tips for successful fishing with a jig from “Hill’s Perch” on the shores of Lake D’Arbonne in Farmerville. Roll that famous fishing footage… Special thanks to the Union Parish Tourist … Continue reading
Patience and wisdom
Proverbs 14:29 “Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.” James 1:5 “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” How many times have we asked, “Lord, please give me patience and wisdom”???? … Continue reading
Catch A Special Thrill
Last year’s C.A.S.T tournament for children with special needs was a touching moment for everyone involved. For the kids involved, it was a special thrill for sure. This year’s event is set for D’Arbonne Pointe on Lake D’Arbonne. If you have a child with special needs or know someone who does, check out this site. … Continue reading
Bozo Coolers
Here’s what happens when you sell the circus to Bozo the Clown: Austin, Texas-based Yeti was founded by brothers Roy and Ryan Seiders, two sportsmen who decided to make coolers for the luxury outdoor market rather than for mass discount retailers. Then they sold majority ownership of Yeti to Cortec Group Management Services, a private … Continue reading
Locals dot tournament landscape
We’ve found that most people’s interest in fishing is centered more around the recreational aspect of it than following competitive events. But that doesn’t change the fact that tournaments of all shapes and sizes are a huge part of today’s fishing scene. This past weekend proves that. And if you think that is something going … Continue reading
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