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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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An Act Of Kindness

Rocke Fournet May 4, 2016 Comments Off on An Act Of Kindness

It may be prudent for our country to exercise the option of taking a time-out. There is way too much violence; and there are too many senseless murders; in what is still the greatest

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TAKE HEED AND BE SAFE

Rocke Fournet April 6, 2016 Comments Off on TAKE HEED AND BE SAFE

Marsh madness is at full throttle. The state men’s basketball tournament is providing some great first-class entertainment for the many local avid round ball fans. It’s all happening in Lake Chuck out at Burton

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ONE GIANT BASS

Rocke Fournet March 3, 2016 Comments Off on ONE GIANT BASS

Ain’t life in Louisiana grand? Spring has sprung, with temperatures topping out in the 70s and the sun shining. It’s time to shake off the dust and gear up for spring fishing. The hunting

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IT’S ALL OVER NOW

Rocke Fournet February 18, 2016 Comments Off on IT’S ALL OVER NOW

In the words of Hank Williams, Jr., “Well, it’s all over but the crying.” Hunting seasons are but a memory. It’s time to clean your weapons and move on, cher! Now that the hunting

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