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White bass spawning run not hitting on all cylinders yet, but it won’t be long

White bass spawning run not hitting on all cylinders yet, but it won?t be long

February 15, 2023

Each year — usually sometime in late winter or early spring — the pin drops on Texas rivers that feed major reservoirs and the white bass spawning run sparks to life. It’s a great time to be around the water. An even grander time to be a fun fisherman with a ringside seat to what is widely regarded ...

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The DeKalb Bears

The DeKalb Bears and Redwater Dragons faced off during district play last week in a nail-biting close game

February 15, 2023

The DeKalb Bears and Redwater Dragons faced off during district play last week in a nail-biting close game. The Bears ended up coming out on top by just three points with a final score of 53-50

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Outdoors Briefs Ebare seals the deal on first pro level win

Lake Fork fishing guide Brookeland’s Dakota Ebare sealed the deal on his first pro level win with a final-round limit weighing 32-4 in the MLF Toyota Series Southwestern Division season opener held January 25-27 on Sam Rayburn. Ebare ended the weather-shortened derby with a two-day total of 48-10 and banked $80,500, including a $35,000 Phoenix Boats bonus. Corrigan’s Wyatt Frankens sacked up 28-07 on Day 2 and finished second with 47-05.

February 15, 2023

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Lions Alumni games bring in large crowds

February 15, 2023

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Hooks ISD hosts Alumni baseball games

Photos by Tony Basso

February 8, 2023

Hooks ISD hosts Alumni baseball games

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Playoff appearances looming for local girl’s basketball squads

The basketball season is coming down to the wire, and several Bowie County teams have either punched their playoff tickets or are on their way to doing so.

February 8, 2023

The basketball season is coming down to the wire, and several Bowie County teams have either punched their playoff tickets or are on their way to doin...

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More Than a Mouthful

RC white bass guide recounts surprise battle with personal best largemouth

Matt Williams Outdoors Writer

February 8, 2023

One of fishing’s greatest mysteries is never knowing when or if the big one might come calling. It usually happens when you least expect it. Justin Sh...

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The Hooks 8th grade boys

The Hooks 8th grade boys are District Champions for the second year in a row after they beat a tough Queen City team in the championship game. They continue to remain undefeated on the season.

February 1, 2023

The Hooks 8th grade boys are District Champions for the second year in a row after they beat a tough Queen City team in the championship game. They co...

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903 Fishing sees widespread success

Following his passion for fishing, New Boston native, Caleb Hensley, has seen much success on his YouTube channel, 903 Fishing.

January 18, 2023

Following his passion for fishing, New Boston native, Caleb Hensley, has seen much success on his YouTube channel, 903 Fishing. “The reason why I star...

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Wild, Wild West

Two anglers recount fairy tale days on Texas’ hottest big bass lake, O.H. Ivie

Two anglers recount fairy tale days on Texas? hottest big bass lake, O.H. Ivie

January 18, 2023

We’re on the heels of what turned out to be a fairy tale December for big bass catching at Lake O.H. Ivie. It’s downright spooky to think what the nex...