The cold turns the lake into a wild, rugged and remote place where few dare to adventure. The solitude of being the only boat on the lake on a school of big fish is something you will never forget.

Blue River - Feb 18. Elevation is Normal and stable. Rainbow on caddis flies, in-line spinnerbaits, midges, nymphs, PowerBait, small lures, spoons, worms around brush structure, channels, creek channels, river channel, rocks.

Come on out to the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum to see the new temporary exhibit on Black history in football and baseball.

Lions senior Christian Smallwood (#5) makes a spectacular shot over a Guyer defender. (photo by John Tyler/BuzzPhotos.com)

Melissa's Austin Goosby (10) goes up for a shot against Lufkin in a bi-district playoff game on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at Athens High School. (photo by Kevin Bartram/BuzzPhotos.com)

February is when I catch some of my biggest fish of the year. I have been focusing more on open boat trips where the trip is open to anyone who wants to join for $150/person. This makes it easy for those who don't have anyone else that can come with them.

Dodd City junior Addison Weeks was selected as District 19-A MVP.

Whether spending time on a remote lake in Saskatchewan or hunting close to home, Luke treasures the times he spends outdoors with family and friends. (photo by Luke Clayton)

Join Luke, Larry Weishuhn and a host of outdoor folks at the 6th Annual Outdoor Rendezvous at the Top Rail Cowboy Church March 1 in Greenville, Texas.

Workers placing logs for spider hump fish structures.

This is an annual event that honors the memory of Susan Hicks who gained her angel wings October 2010. Please join us on April 26 at the Bonham Civic Center.

Jayce Griffen concentrates on his layup vs. Plano West at Plano West's competition gym, Friday, February 14, 2025. (photo by Rog Pachuta/BuzzPhotos.com)

Benefiting St. Philip's School & Community Center, the inaugural All-Star 3X3 Basketball Tournament for adult players will tip off Sunday, March 2, from 1:00-7:00 p.m. at St. Philip's Snyder Activity Center.

Fans from across the globe will gather to witness the pinnacle of volleyball action at this state-of-the-art venue.

Despite a game-high 21 points by Dodd City junior Addison Weeks, the Lady Hornets bowed out of the playoffs in a 37-28 loss to the state-ranked Newcastle Lady Bobcats in the area round.

Bois d'Arc Lake - slow; water stained; 54 degrees; 3.02 feet below pool. Water is still low with water temperature in 52-56 degrees.

Dave McCulley, owner of Jenkins Fishing Service and Motel on the White River at Calico Rock, recently caught this 25.5-inch and 6-pounds-plus brown trout below Calico while fishing with Jeff Wallace, a local guide and friend.

Luke has hunted wild hogs just about every way imaginable including this very comfortable "stand" in the back of his truck. (photo by Luke Clayton)

The Dodd City Lady Hornets breezed through bi-district with a 32-point win over the Avery Lady Bulldogs on Monday night at Paris Chisum High School as Class 1A playoffs got underway.

Glenn Miller (left) invited Luke out to Lake Fork for some winter catfishing. Glenn has been reading Luke’s outdoor columns the past 4 decades and decided it time to have some fun together. As Glenn said, "I already knew Luke through his writing." (photo courtesy Jeff Rice)