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Published 08/09/2010 - 11:23 a.m. CST
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A big crowd enjoyed OCARC weigh-in.
(Photo: Dickie Colburn)
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The 322 entrants in the OCARC fishing tournament battled the heat all
day Saturday, but by the time they were officially in the weigh-in
line, the throng of spectators on hand were enjoying the cooler
afternoon shadows. The fishermen didn’t disappoint them either as
every
category paid out three places.
Published 08/02/2010 - 12:54 p.m. CST
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Kurt Diamond with a 6-pound trout he caught Saturday on Sabine
(Photo: Dickey Colburn)
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I cannot recall the catching and the weather coming together any
better
for an OCARC tournament, but at least at this writing it is
about as
good as it gets. The toughest part of the day may be finding
suitable
shade at the final weigh-in as it has been hot even at
night.
Published 07/12/2010 - 8:19 p.m. CST
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Frank Beauchamp admires a solid Cow Creek bass that ate a small spinner bait
(Photo: Dickie Colburn)
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It seemingly always began as an indirect invitation meant for me to
hear. We grew up next door to the Fullers and as far as I was
concerned, Stella Fuller was the First Lady of Fishing.
Published 06/29/2010 - 8:29 p.m. CST
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Kwik Cork and Assassin fooled this nice Sabine Lake speck
(Photo: Dickie Colburn)
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Daily thunderstorms have been more of a blessing than a hindrance as
they not only cool things off temporarily, but more often than not
produce some of the easiest fishing immediately after they blow
through.
Published 06/16/2010 - 1:19 a.m. CST
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J.R. Smith caught this nice red drifting the flats on Sabine.
(Photo: Dickie Colburn)
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As a rule, fishermen are never satisfied with a bird in hand. They
want
less wind, clearer water, cooler days, cloud cover minus the
rain and
beyond all else; and no other boats on the lake the day they
choose to
fish!
Published 05/18/2010 - 11:08 p.m. CST
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Bradon Wood of Lake Charles tells crowd about catching his winning redfish.
(Photo: Dickie Colburn)
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What a difference a day makes. The wind was not a factor Saturday
morning, but the first measurable rainfall in quite some time tested
the trout anglers competing for $7,500 in cash and prizes in the
Cabela’s Speckled Trout tournament.
Published 05/03/2010 - 12:17 p.m. CST
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Speckled Trout tournament set for Orange on May 15 and 16.
(Photo: Dickie Colburn)
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The upper Texas coast is not out of reach of the massive oil spill
racing toward the Louisiana shoreline right now, but it seems somewhat
trivial of us to complain about the inconvenience of muddy water in
Sabine Lake.
Published 04/19/2010 - 5:31 p.m. CST
After two frigid months and a solid week of howling winds, the weather
this past weekend was just what the doctor ordered. It could not have
been more perfect for the Rayburn and Toledo Bend fishermen and aside
from the early morning fog and an afternoon wind, the saltwater
anglers
could find little to complain about as well.
Published 04/05/2010 - 6:23 p.m. CST
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A spinner bait and warmer weather did the trick for Dave and Steve.
(Photo: Dickie Colburn)
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After canceling parties every day last week due to gale force winds, Mother Nature decided to give it a rest Saturday morning.
Published 07/06/2010 - 1:58 p.m. CST
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Ethanol damage is not a mechanic's scare tactic.
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Before getting started, something I mentioned a couple of weeks back
as
a reminder has now been updated to warning status. Your La.
fishing
license expired at the end of June. I know of two different
anglers
that unfortunately had that fact pointed out to them last
weekend while
on the water.
Published 06/21/2010 - 5:35 p.m. CST
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Stacy Swann caught and released her big bass while night fishing on T-Bend.
(Photo: Dickie Colburn)
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It was still dark when the plastic wrap on a 12-pack of bottled water
gave way unexpectedly and Mickey Granger scrambled down the dock in an
effort to corral the loose drinks before they rolled off into the
bayou. “I have seen 4:30 a.m. a time or two after a long night,”
laughed Granger, “but I don’t ever recall starting my day this early!”
Published 05/31/2010 - 1:10 p.m. CST
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Another solid trout taken on a 4-inch Assassin.
(Photo: Dickie Colburn)
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“Holiday weekends bring out the crazies,” shouted a nearby fisherman
Saturday morning. He directed his assessment in my direction, but said
it loud enough for the folks that had just idled across his line to
hear.
Published 05/10/2010 - 5:49 p.m. CST
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Albert Bates found the right three trout in last year’s event!
(Photo: Dickie Colburn)
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If you were patiently waiting out the most recent weather forecast to
decide whether or not to fish this weekend’s big speckled trout
tournament, all you succeeded in doing was incurring a $25 late
registration fee.
Published 04/27/2010 - 8:34 p.m. CST
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Redfish are the best bet right now as the river continues to clear up.
(Photo: Dickie Colburn)
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If it was an edible critter that swims, climbs trees or flies, chances
are very good that it found its way into anything from a spicy gumbo
to
a succulent jambalaya Saturday afternoo
Published 04/12/2010 - 8:34 p.m. CST
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A net full of good eating!
(Photo: Dickie Colburn)
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While the drop dead gorgeous weather and wooded shorelines clad in rich shades of green initially captured my every thought, Jimmy Melancon’s attention was focused on 15-feet of 10-pound monofilament as it slowly disappeared in the gin clear water.
Published 03/31/2010 - 2:19 a.m. CST
We have experienced more than our fair share of significant weather events over the past four years, but the latest was scarcely noticed by anyone other than fishermen. As a matter of fact, most folks chalked it up as little more than an unseasonable blast of cold air that merely rendered night time baseball games a little uncomfortable.
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