Fishing Reports by Captain Gene Dugas
About The Author: Captain
Company: Rather Be Fishing
Area Reporting: Hopedale, LA
Bio: My name is Capt. Gene Dugas. I am a native-born Louisianan and have fished the waters of southeastern Louisiana all my life. I am one of the most consistently successful New Orleans fishing guides in the area. On our "adventure", I will gladly show you some of the techniques and tricks specific to these waters that are acquired with years of fishing experience. I will personally take the time to show you and your group what is necessary to ensure a successful fishing trip and a good time.
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Alabamma Boy's in Hopedale LA (8/20/2008)
[Hopedale,LA] The weather had really improved from yesterday and the fish were in the mood
[Hopedale,LA] The weather had really improved from yesterday and the fish were in the mood
Robert's Cabinets Trip (8/20/2008)
[Hopedale,LA] The guy's took a dy off from building cabinets to do some fishing.
[Hopedale,LA] The guy's took a dy off from building cabinets to do some fishing.
Tropical redfish (8/06/2008)
[Hopedale,LA] Day after a tropical storm this crew made the best of it and were rewarded witha box full of fish
[Hopedale,LA] Day after a tropical storm this crew made the best of it and were rewarded witha box full of fish
TROUT SLAM (7/20/2008)
[Hopedale,LA] These guys just flat out stomped the trout this morning. Catching two at a time fish flying in the boat left and right.CHAOS!
[Hopedale,LA] These guys just flat out stomped the trout this morning. Catching two at a time fish flying in the boat left and right.CHAOS!
MARK'S FAMILY (7/20/2008)
[Hopedale,LA] Great trip today with some really nice speckled trout and reds
[Hopedale,LA] Great trip today with some really nice speckled trout and reds
Top Water Action (7/02/2008)
[Hopedale,LA] we fished a little different today at this customers request for topwater lure trip.
[Hopedale,LA] we fished a little different today at this customers request for topwater lure trip.
Dream Team! (7/02/2008)
[Kenner,LA] A liitle bad weatrher and west wind could not stop these guys'
[Kenner,LA] A liitle bad weatrher and west wind could not stop these guys'
HOPEDALE Report CAPT. GENE DUGAS (6/27/2008)
[Hopedale,LA] it was slow bite build abox day today but all nice fish
[Hopedale,LA] it was slow bite build abox day today but all nice fish
SMOKING TROUT! (6/18/2008)
[Hopedale,LA] Flat out AWESOME Non-Stop Action this morning
[Hopedale,LA] Flat out AWESOME Non-Stop Action this morning
Dukeing it Out (6/16/2008)
[Hopedale,LA] Great time with some regular clients from Alabama
[Hopedale,LA] Great time with some regular clients from Alabama
HOPEDALE Report CAPT. GENE DUGAS (6/14/2008)
[Hopedale,LA] Good weather stability has turned on the trout.
[Hopedale,LA] Good weather stability has turned on the trout.
DOUBLE PLAY! (5/31/2008)
[Hopedale,LA] 2 great days for this group from Mobile Alalbama
[Hopedale,LA] 2 great days for this group from Mobile Alalbama
Recent Trips (5/27/2008)
[Hopedale,LA] Memorial day weekend trips with plenty of trout and reds hitting the ice chest.
[Hopedale,LA] Memorial day weekend trips with plenty of trout and reds hitting the ice chest.
MAILING TROUT (5/20/2008)
[Hopedale,LA] A couple of guy's from the US Postal service enjoya day of fishing in Hopedale La
[Hopedale,LA] A couple of guy's from the US Postal service enjoya day of fishing in Hopedale La
SAILING FOR REDFISH! (5/09/2008)
[Hopedale,LA] The winds were so strong today I felt like I was sailing instead of trolling!
[Hopedale,LA] The winds were so strong today I felt like I was sailing instead of trolling!
Winds Return (5/09/2008)
[Kenner,LA] Slow bite but a good trip and lots of fun.
[Kenner,LA] Slow bite but a good trip and lots of fun.
Hopedale LA Report (5/09/2008)
[Hopedale,LA] Finally got some good weather to chase the trout in.
[Hopedale,LA] Finally got some good weather to chase the trout in.
Slow Day as Cold Front Stops Trout Fishing Bite (3/07/2008)
[Hopedale,LA] A cold front really put the brakes on the trout bite, but luckily the reds and drum were wiling to bite
[Hopedale,LA] A cold front really put the brakes on the trout bite, but luckily the reds and drum were wiling to bite
Third times the Charm (3/02/2008)
[Hopedale,LA] After cancelling this group 3 times for bad weather we finally made out.
[Hopedale,LA] After cancelling this group 3 times for bad weather we finally made out.
Sunady Last Minute trip (2/27/2008)
[Hopedale,LA] Offshore trip washed and these guys had ablast with the specks and reds instead.
[Hopedale,LA] Offshore trip washed and these guys had ablast with the specks and reds instead.
SPECTACULAR WEEK (12/11/2007)
[Hopedale,LA] Great fish all this past week with limits coming in almost every day
[Hopedale,LA] Great fish all this past week with limits coming in almost every day
Cool front = Hot fishing! (11/19/2007)
[Kenner,LA] A cold front pushed thru yesterday making thingsa little iffy this morning but the tide came up and the fish turned on
[Kenner,LA] A cold front pushed thru yesterday making thingsa little iffy this morning but the tide came up and the fish turned on
HOPEDALE LA REPORT - CAPT GENE DUGAS (11/19/2007)
[Hopedale,LA] CHARLES COME EVERY FALL TO HOPEDALE FOR THE GREAT TROUT FISHING
[Hopedale,LA] CHARLES COME EVERY FALL TO HOPEDALE FOR THE GREAT TROUT FISHING
Late report (11/19/2007)
[Kenner,LA] late report from eary last week but the trouit are still on, Fall fishing in full swing.
[Kenner,LA] late report from eary last week but the trouit are still on, Fall fishing in full swing.
BAMA CREW IN HOPEDALE! (11/06/2007)
[Hopedale,LA] Three generation of the perkins family on board to day ahving fun fishing.
[Hopedale,LA] Three generation of the perkins family on board to day ahving fun fishing.
WHACKED (11/04/2007)
[Hopedale,LA] Short ride from the dock was as far as it was needed to go today.
[Hopedale,LA] Short ride from the dock was as far as it was needed to go today.
DOUBLE PLAY! (11/02/2007)
[Hopedale,LA] Two Great days of fishing for speckled trout and redfish
[Hopedale,LA] Two Great days of fishing for speckled trout and redfish
DUCK-N-TROUT (10/26/2007)
[Hopedale,LA] First cold morning and low tide tis season.
[Hopedale,LA] First cold morning and low tide tis season.
COOL FRONT FISHING HOT! (10/24/2007)
[Hopedale,LA] A COOL FRONT BLEW IN YESTEDAY AND REALLY TURNED ON THE FISHING.
[Hopedale,LA] A COOL FRONT BLEW IN YESTEDAY AND REALLY TURNED ON THE FISHING.
DAY TO REMEMBER! (10/08/2007)
[Hopedale,LA] FATHER AND SON'S ENJOY A DAY ON THE WATER
[Hopedale,LA] FATHER AND SON'S ENJOY A DAY ON THE WATER
Last Stop! (10/03/2007)
[Hopedale,LA] Windy morning and slow bite but the last stop was the charm
[Hopedale,LA] Windy morning and slow bite but the last stop was the charm
WINDY! WINDY! WINDY! (10/01/2007)
[Hopedale,LA] Super high tides and windy weather could not stop the Romero's from havinga good day fishing
[Hopedale,LA] Super high tides and windy weather could not stop the Romero's from havinga good day fishing
Red White and Speckled (9/27/2007)
[Hopedale,LA] First trip since the tropical storm scre over the weekend. Fish are stating to move into the Fall patterns all we need is some cool weather to turn things on!
[Hopedale,LA] First trip since the tropical storm scre over the weekend. Fish are stating to move into the Fall patterns all we need is some cool weather to turn things on!
EASY AS ONE TWO THREE! (9/13/2007)
[Hopedale,LA] Day trurned out great despite the dark waetrhger forecast last night. i am glad they were wrong.
[Hopedale,LA] Day trurned out great despite the dark waetrhger forecast last night. i am glad they were wrong.
Team Miramon (9/09/2007)
[Hopedale,LA] Charlie Miramon and crew Sam,Keith, and Emanuel fished through the choppy seas and built box of nice trout today!
[Hopedale,LA] Charlie Miramon and crew Sam,Keith, and Emanuel fished through the choppy seas and built box of nice trout today!
Catching Up! (9/09/2007)
[Hopedale,LA] A little windy today made for rough seas but the trout were hungry and willing!
[Hopedale,LA] A little windy today made for rough seas but the trout were hungry and willing!
Green day for Trout and Reds (8/26/2007)
[Hopedale,LA] Great day with some nice fella's having a good time fishing
[Hopedale,LA] Great day with some nice fella's having a good time fishing
SMOKING HOT! (8/24/2007)
[Hopedale,LA] No charter toady just a fishing trip with my friends nothing but fun
[Hopedale,LA] No charter toady just a fishing trip with my friends nothing but fun
TEAM MIRAMON (8/22/2007)
[Hopedale,LA] Good weather for this crew for a change and limits of trout
[Hopedale,LA] Good weather for this crew for a change and limits of trout
HOT HOT IN HOPEDALE (8/15/2007)
[Hopedale,LA] Hot temps and Hot fishing continue this week
[Hopedale,LA] Hot temps and Hot fishing continue this week
DOUBLE PLAY! (8/13/2007)
[Hopedale,LA] Two Days of fishing turned out great for Try Brignac and crew
[Hopedale,LA] Two Days of fishing turned out great for Try Brignac and crew
PFF GANG! (8/13/2007)
[Hopedale,LA] The PFF GANG in hopedale looking to put some fish on ice.
[Hopedale,LA] The PFF GANG in hopedale looking to put some fish on ice.
Trout School II (8/08/2007)
[Hopedale,LA] Another day with youngsters and their dad,s getting in some fishing before school starts up.
[Hopedale,LA] Another day with youngsters and their dad,s getting in some fishing before school starts up.
TROUT SCHOOL (8/08/2007)
[Hopedale,LA] These Kids got in some fishing before school statred back up
[Hopedale,LA] These Kids got in some fishing before school statred back up
Back for more Log's (8/04/2007)
[Hopedale,LA] Bob Heiss had a great tripa few weeks back on some big trout and was abck with a new crew looking for some more!
[Hopedale,LA] Bob Heiss had a great tripa few weeks back on some big trout and was abck with a new crew looking for some more!
The Regular Guy's (7/26/2007)
[Hopedale,LA] Finally got some decent weather for Charlie a regular client. We have had some tough weather trips this year
[Hopedale,LA] Finally got some decent weather for Charlie a regular client. We have had some tough weather trips this year
DOUBLE THE FUN (7/26/2007)
[Hopedale,LA] Afternoon trip followed witha morning trip proved to be good combination.
[Hopedale,LA] Afternoon trip followed witha morning trip proved to be good combination.
Perfect Day! (7/19/2007)
[Hopedale,LA] Great day on the water with some rookie fisherwoman who turned into pro's buy the end of the day
[Hopedale,LA] Great day on the water with some rookie fisherwoman who turned into pro's buy the end of the day
Hot Fishing Until West Winds Hit (7/08/2007)
[Hopedale,LA] This week has been hot fishing until the strong West wind hit Saturday morning surprising everyone.
[Hopedale,LA] This week has been hot fishing until the strong West wind hit Saturday morning surprising everyone.
BURNED (7/03/2007)
[Hopedale,LA] Burns family trip turned out great with quick trout limits and nice redfish to top it off.
[Hopedale,LA] Burns family trip turned out great with quick trout limits and nice redfish to top it off.