Lake life

Hypothesis proven + more

Posted by darbone1 ⋅ March 14, 2017 ⋅ Leave a comment

The text message from Mike Wood asked, “You want to go fishing?” What the former LDWF Director of Inland Fisheries and fisheries biologist extraordinaire meant in technical terms was, “I have an angling hypothesis I desire to put to field examination. Would you like to enlist in the expedition?” Either way, the answer is always, … Continue reading →

Turners win again!

Posted by darbone1 ⋅ March 14, 2017 ⋅ Leave a comment

It was a huge weekend for pro crappie fishing! The funny thing is, just a few years ago, people would have laughed if somebody even said “pro crappie fishing“. Paul and Elizabeth Turner of Tennessee won their second straight Crappie Masters title this past weekend on Lake Washington in Mississippi. The husband and wife Turner … Continue reading →

Fishin’ with the vets

Posted by darbone1 ⋅ March 13, 2017 ⋅ Leave a comment

Nobody knows what it is really like to be a veteran of military service except a veteran. That is amplified for those who served in actual combat areas. Either way, military service to our country should be honored at the highest level. Unfortunately, often, it is not. That’s why a fishing tournament coming up on … Continue reading →

ACT hits the water!

Posted by darbone1 ⋅ March 9, 2017 ⋅ Leave a comment

As nearly 70 boats pull away from the dock Friday morning on Grenada Lake in Mississippi to kick off the 2017 American Crappie Trail, you’d think ACT Co-Founder and tournament director Matt Morgan would be jumping for joy. Oh, he’ll be happy to see the first day of the first ACT tournament finally get here … Continue reading →

Oh, Nuts!

Posted by darbone1 ⋅ March 7, 2017 ⋅ Leave a comment

When it’s so windy and the lake is so rough you can’t even bait up the half dozen yo-yo’s on your boat dock, it can drive you nuts. So when that happens to me, I get a bag of them! Peanuts, that is. Fresh roasted from Thomas Nursery. Sit on the boat dock and shell … Continue reading →

Cletus, take the reel

Posted by darbone1 ⋅ March 6, 2017 ⋅ Leave a comment

If I thought he was really making fun of the “real” song, “Jesus Take the Wheel“, I wouldn’t like this. But I know Tim Hawkins. Hawkins is a Christian comedian and songwriter famous for parodying popular songs, including Christian songs. So I just chilled and enjoyed. He’s just too funny. Note to my fishing buddy … Continue reading →

Stress

Posted by darbone1 ⋅ March 5, 2017 ⋅ Leave a comment

Most of us say we fish or hunt or pursue outdoor activities so we can unwind, relax and put the stress of our daily lives behind us. That’s well and good, but there’s something better. “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” — … Continue reading →

Time to look for big bucks?

Posted by darbone1 ⋅ March 2, 2017 ⋅ Leave a comment

What? Time to look for big bucks? Yep, that’s right. How about the 201 3/8 17-pointe big buck taken by Josh Clark in Claiborne, Miss., that is in first place in the annual Simmons’ Sporting Goods BIG BUCK Contest for 2016-17. You can see that deer and many, many more celebrated and watch hunters from … Continue reading →

Part 2: 12 months of deer

Posted by darbone1 ⋅ February 28, 2017 ⋅ Leave a comment

Now, don’t get excited out there. You can NOT hunt deer 12 months a year. This is part two in a series of monthly looks at things you can do to be a more successful deer hunter by taking care of business all year long. We asked Dan Preaus of Ruston to share some of … Continue reading →

An inside look at Crappie Masters!

Posted by darbone1 ⋅ February 27, 2017 ⋅ Leave a comment

Thanks to Sam and Craig Roberson with Seekers of Men for giving us some insights into fishing this past weekend’s Crappie Masters Louisiana State Championship. Brought to you by Marion State Bank! Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy!