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Some Relief From The Heat

Rocke Fournet October 21, 2016 Comments Off on Some Relief From The Heat

As I write this, it’s the first day of the fall season, with temperatures simmering in the mid-90s and relief should be in sight. The slight wind is from the north, providing a little

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The Cajun Deer Squad

Rocke Fournet October 7, 2016 Comments Off on The Cajun Deer Squad

Check it out! The youth hunt for whitetail deer opened recently, kicking off the season in Kansas just in time. Kevin Reed and his 15-year-old hunting protégé Carter packed up and headed west. They

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Something Good To Cheer About

Rocke Fournet September 15, 2016 Comments Off on Something Good To Cheer About

The good news is football season is mercifully here at last. Good God Almighty, it is here at last! It has been a typically brutal summer, and everyone is ready for a change of

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A Special Coach

Rocke Fournet September 2, 2016 Comments Off on A Special Coach

The measure of a great coach is his ability to get the absolute best performance out of his players. When athletes are motivated to compete at a level above their best abilities, their coach

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The Pot Of Gold

Rocke Fournet August 4, 2016 Comments Off on The Pot Of Gold

The summer heat is bearing down now as we turn the corner into August. It’s best to pace yourself and pick your spots — mostly very early or very late. This is heat that

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When You’re Hot You’re Hot

Rocke Fournet July 21, 2016 Comments Off on When You’re Hot You’re Hot

Well, you can’t say we didn’t know this was coming. It’s hotter than blazes, with temperatures steadily above 90 degrees and high humidity that will hurt you. It’s part of the package if you’ve

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Sweet Double Lagniappe

Rocke Fournet July 12, 2016 Comments Off on Sweet Double Lagniappe

The second time is a charm. Catherine Watkins likes to spend some leisure time down at the pond. She likes to relax, and thinks making a few casts is a great way to unwind.

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Teamwork At Its Best

Rocke Fournet June 23, 2016 Comments Off on Teamwork At Its Best

Life is good in Louisiana! Jimmy Marcantel and his best fishing buddy, Bryce, were enjoying a day at Lacassine Reserve. He and his stepson had been having a good old time catching some awesome

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Cajun Country Boys Will Survive

Rocke Fournet June 9, 2016 Comments Off on Cajun Country Boys Will Survive

Rain, rain go away! Lake Chuck measured plus-10 inches of rain recently, with more rain in the forecast. It was wave after wave of thunderstorms, with intermittent violent lightning strikes. You might have just

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Catching Fish Is Lagniappe

Rocke Fournet May 18, 2016 Comments Off on Catching Fish Is Lagniappe

The spring spawn is just about finis. But by no means has the fat lady sung for local anglers. There are still some good fish to be caught, if you can just figure them

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