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Ominous. . .
Now there’s a word you don’t often associate with crappie fishing. But if you were on Lake D’Arbonne at 8:51 Wednesday morning, you saw the world go black and white. The wind suddenly changed from dead South to coming straight out of the Northeast. Dark, wispy clouds began to blow back toward the northwest to … Continue reading
Some hot cold water crappie tips
With this crazy weather, there are still lots of crappie out deep in the winter fishing pattern. That includes some whoppers. You don’t have to be a Crappie Master to catch them if you follow these important tips from touring pro Steve Danna of Farmerville for the river channel or feeder creeks on D’Arbonne. Special … Continue reading
One for the money, two for the show
Grab a cup of coffee. This is a long one. It’s Crappie Masters week on Lake D’Arbonne. And there’s more to the week than you may know. For instance, there are actually THREE important crappie tournaments of note on the lake this week. And by the way, if you want a fishing report, just keep … Continue reading
Looking in the mirror
In case you think I’m “preaching” just to others with the Sunday morning Bible verses and short stories on this site, think again. I wrote this one looking in the mirror… Any other way? Yes, there is… Matthew 6:19-21 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where … Continue reading
Crappie Masters countdown continues
Normally by now, crappie fishing fever on Lake D’Arbonne would be here in full swing. But Mother Nature has put a chill on things and hasn’t been nice to fishermen so far this spring. That’s about to change this coming week whether she likes it or not. Crappie Masters is coming to town, and its … Continue reading
LDL Headline news
Okay, we’ve got three important topics to hit today on lakedarbonnelife headline news: rising water, disappearing slot limits and a scare for deer hunters (Note to readers: This should not be confused with national “fake” headline news. This is all real). First, rising water, namely on Lake D’Arbonne. It isn’t going to get as bad … Continue reading
Fishing secret?
I can’t say who or what exactly, but I can let you in on a little fishing secret. A couple of Farmerville’s finest could be in a TV commercial that will air on some fishing shows. It could be about crappie fishing. And it could involve the popular Bobby Garland baits. It could even even … Continue reading
Here’s an idea
James 1:2-4 “Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.”
Fish question
What day do fish like the least? wait for it….. FRYDAY!
The “P” in crappie competition
What will separate the fish dinner winners from the fish cleaners in the upcoming Crappie Masters National Qualifier Louisiana State Championship on Feb. 23 & 24 on Lake D’Arbonne? You can bet your best Bobby Garland crappie lure that every entrant in the tournament is a good crappie fisherman. So there are no slack liners. … Continue reading
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