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ULM anglers grab championship lead
Check out this exciting fishing news from Lake Keowee in Seneca, South Carolina: University of Louisiana-Monroe’s Nick Ladart and Brian Eaton, both of Monroe, weighed five fish Thursday for 16 pounds, 9 ounces to take the first day’s lead at the Forrest L Wood College Fishing National Championship. They recently qualified for the title fishing … Continue reading
A 16 pound bass?
Is there a 16-pound bass in Lake D’Arbonne. Probably. Is this the best time of the year to catch her. Definitely. Will I catch her? No way. Big bass. Huge bass. The very thought sends anglers scrambling for their gear, even if it is a better day to sit in front of the fire and … Continue reading
Shaking my head
“If people don’t occasionally walk away shaking their heads, you’re doing something wrong.” I believe it was outdoor writer Patrick McManus who, speaking of fishermen. said that. I’m in agreement. So as I idled down the channel at Lake D’Arbonne Saturday afternoon, I realized that somebody was doing something right. A lot of somebody’s. Hundreds … Continue reading
Big ones “hit” up Corney
The white perch aren’t the only thing “hitting” in the water up Corney Creek. What do you do when a couple of 50 pounders going 60 miles an hour splash into the water near where you are fishing? Just keep on fishing. That’s what about 20 boaters sitting out in the channel near the Bernice … Continue reading
This week’s fishing report
Fishing reports here lately are about like the weather. Pretty good one day. Pretty not the next. This past weekend was a great fishing weekend. There were probably more people on the water Friday through Sunday on D’Arbonne than I’ve seen in quite a well. Then Wednesday, following the cold front and another dip into … Continue reading
Yes, it’s them again!
Lake D’Arbonne is under attack from above by my favorite waterway nuisance. Again. Extreme cold weather sent lake Orks further south weeks ago, but they are back. Don’t get me wrong, I like birds. But these aren’t birds. They are bad actors, apparently secretly gathering for a remake of an old Alfred Hitchcock movie. Hello, … Continue reading
$5 bass boat
You think Subway’s $5 footlongs are a good deal? How about a $30,000 bass boat for $5? Come this spring, some lucky ticket holder will have just that. I would encourage you to buy a ticket, but I already bought the winning one from Association of Louisiana Bass Clubs regional director Steve Cagle at the … Continue reading
Fishing season opens!
Fishing season officially opened this weekend! Or at least, that’s what it looked like (no, we don’t really have an “official” fishing season). After weeks of blustery weather, Saturday and Sunday provided spring-like weather for the fishermen and they responded just as you would expect. Every launching ramp and parking area on Lake D’Arbonne was … Continue reading
College anglers hit the Bend
WEATHER ALERT: No, this is a good weather alert. It’s going to be a beautiful weekend and expect our lakes and launching ramps to be very busy. Be courteous and be careful out there! I hope the fish are ready to get as active as the fishermen! ******************* College Football’s over. Baseball had its season … Continue reading
Taking to the bow
I am amazed at the number of people the past decade that have taken up archery, both for hunting and just as a shooting sport. I’m also amazed at the number of young people who have taken to the bow and arrow. It’s a great sport and when compared with playing with a X-Box, it’s … Continue reading
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