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Fishing Reports by Captain Gene Dugas
Slow But Steady Bite Today (12/13/2006)
[Hopedale,LA] Cold water did for as slow start but things heated up later in the morning. Troy Brignac, Adolph, Stanley, and Old Stump were on board today. Stated out slow the water was cold got few trout but the bite would not start up.
[Hopedale,LA] Cold water did for as slow start but things heated up later in the morning. Troy Brignac, Adolph, Stanley, and Old Stump were on board today. Stated out slow the water was cold got few trout but the bite would not start up.
Ice Fishing In Hopedale LA! (12/08/2006)
[Hopedale,LA] Super cold conditions had the day looking bleek but started late and got things going. Charles Johnson and brother in law Steve from Natchitoches la come with me every winter and usually limit out every time but the only day they could come down I could not make it, So I called on Capt Kerry to get the guy’s out on the water and catch some fish.
[Hopedale,LA] Super cold conditions had the day looking bleek but started late and got things going. Charles Johnson and brother in law Steve from Natchitoches la come with me every winter and usually limit out every time but the only day they could come down I could not make it, So I called on Capt Kerry to get the guy’s out on the water and catch some fish.
High Wind and High Fives! (11/30/2006)
[Hopedale,LA] Super windy conditions and high winds still could not stop this crew. Mike Whigham brought along Matt and Scott Cassidy from the Mobile area down to Hopedale to sample some of the Awesome LOUIANA SPECKLED TROUT and REDFISH action we have been this fall.
[Hopedale,LA] Super windy conditions and high winds still could not stop this crew. Mike Whigham brought along Matt and Scott Cassidy from the Mobile area down to Hopedale to sample some of the Awesome LOUIANA SPECKLED TROUT and REDFISH action we have been this fall.
TEAM MAZERAT (11/29/2006)
[Hopedale,LA] Jody and the girls put a whipping on the fish in some windy conditions today. Jody brought Joanna and Judy down to Hopedale today for some fishing action and boy did they get it. I went to where I left the trout yesterday but there was no tide-moving toady.
[Hopedale,LA] Jody and the girls put a whipping on the fish in some windy conditions today. Jody brought Joanna and Judy down to Hopedale today for some fishing action and boy did they get it. I went to where I left the trout yesterday but there was no tide-moving toady.
Guy's Day Out (11/29/2006)
[Hopedale,LA] This crew always seems to catch a good mess pf fish and today was no different. Charlie brought along Emanuel and Gene today for some fall trout and reds. We stared off with the reds first to satisfy Gene’s appetite he loves the reds. After putting a few on ice we went in search of trout.
[Hopedale,LA] This crew always seems to catch a good mess pf fish and today was no different. Charlie brought along Emanuel and Gene today for some fall trout and reds. We stared off with the reds first to satisfy Gene’s appetite he loves the reds. After putting a few on ice we went in search of trout.
Trout and Redfish Hunting! (11/14/2006)
[Hopedale,LA] Brezzy conditions and no tide movement made for a catch a few here and there day but we caught them all day.
[Hopedale,LA] Brezzy conditions and no tide movement made for a catch a few here and there day but we caught them all day.
Cold Front Trout (11/12/2006)
[Hopedale,LA] Short time and windy conditions could not stop this father son team from Tennesse from catching a limit of Speckled Trout.
[Hopedale,LA] Short time and windy conditions could not stop this father son team from Tennesse from catching a limit of Speckled Trout.
Super Windy Trout (11/11/2006)
[Hopedale,LA] High winds and cold temps did not matter to this crew. Allen Daniels and crew braved some super gusty winds the other day to catch a good box of trout. Met Allen at the dock with super windy and possible rain discussed the option of rescheduling NO WAY these guys were ready to brave the weather and fish, ALL RIGHT WE ARE ON!
[Hopedale,LA] High winds and cold temps did not matter to this crew. Allen Daniels and crew braved some super gusty winds the other day to catch a good box of trout. Met Allen at the dock with super windy and possible rain discussed the option of rescheduling NO WAY these guys were ready to brave the weather and fish, ALL RIGHT WE ARE ON!
Late Strat No Problem (11/11/2006)
[Hopedale,LA] Got alate start and had some wind to deal with but we still got'em
[Hopedale,LA] Got alate start and had some wind to deal with but we still got'em
Super Windy Trout Fishing In Hopedale LA (11/08/2006)
[Hopedale,LA] I thought the wind was bad yesterday. It was Howling this morning, But no matter we still caught some.
[Hopedale,LA] I thought the wind was bad yesterday. It was Howling this morning, But no matter we still caught some.
Blown Away! High Winds Didnt Stop Us With The Trout (11/04/2006)
[Hopedale,LA] High winds and cold temps could not stop these veterans from catching a box full of trout. Dennis, Eddie, and Richard were aboard my boat along 2 tag along boats today. These guys fish with me every fall and know the area but had not been out since the storm. We headed out into 20 mph NE winds BLOWING to say the least. Found some birds diving and got on some trout but not a whole lot real slow.
[Hopedale,LA] High winds and cold temps could not stop these veterans from catching a box full of trout. Dennis, Eddie, and Richard were aboard my boat along 2 tag along boats today. These guys fish with me every fall and know the area but had not been out since the storm. We headed out into 20 mph NE winds BLOWING to say the least. Found some birds diving and got on some trout but not a whole lot real slow.
Team Miramon Rides Again - Fishing Hopedale Marsh (11/03/2006)
[Hopedale,LA] Late Start early finish with alimit of trout. TEAM MIRAMON Charlie, mike, and Clarence Goy some awesome weather conditions today calm winds. But the darn Captain was late getting to the boat. Charlie said don’t worry he would not leave with out me. Well we hit the water at 8:00AM and got right to work putting trout in the boat.
[Hopedale,LA] Late Start early finish with alimit of trout. TEAM MIRAMON Charlie, mike, and Clarence Goy some awesome weather conditions today calm winds. But the darn Captain was late getting to the boat. Charlie said don’t worry he would not leave with out me. Well we hit the water at 8:00AM and got right to work putting trout in the boat.
Afternoon Trout Fishing (10/31/2006)
[Hopedale,LA] With bad weather forecasted for the morning we decided to make ago in the afternoon. First stop picked up a few but not the bite I wanted. Moved around getting a few more. The East wind was strong and stopped the falling tide. The tide started to come I and that was the change we needed. Found the trout just off the ledge in 4 ft of water just out the current line. DOA and Bayside Shrimp along with the live stuff were doing the job.
[Hopedale,LA] With bad weather forecasted for the morning we decided to make ago in the afternoon. First stop picked up a few but not the bite I wanted. Moved around getting a few more. The East wind was strong and stopped the falling tide. The tide started to come I and that was the change we needed. Found the trout just off the ledge in 4 ft of water just out the current line. DOA and Bayside Shrimp along with the live stuff were doing the job.
Smoked'Em With My Big Brother (10/11/2006)
[Hopedale,LA] Got to fish with my big brother today, it was like old times.
[Hopedale,LA] Got to fish with my big brother today, it was like old times.
Got Em Again (10/10/2006)
[Hopedale,LA] Finally turned that corner and got on the fish. Bernie, Charlie, Joe and Cory were my guest today. I headed toward the outside to work the edges of Black bay to try for the bigger trout today. After few hours with only 17 in the box I turned back toward the marsh it was 9:30 and I was a little worried I may not find good bite this late.
[Hopedale,LA] Finally turned that corner and got on the fish. Bernie, Charlie, Joe and Cory were my guest today. I headed toward the outside to work the edges of Black bay to try for the bigger trout today. After few hours with only 17 in the box I turned back toward the marsh it was 9:30 and I was a little worried I may not find good bite this late.
Another Windy Day Of Fishing (10/08/2006)
[Hopedale,LA] Had another windy day, but not a blow out. Had a 2 boat trip today with the guy’s from Bellco Electric ready for some fishing action. Started off into windy conditions. Both boats headed to a protected area and found the birds diving and shrimp jumping and we all know what that means, Trout jumping in the boat. Got some in the box before moving on.
[Hopedale,LA] Had another windy day, but not a blow out. Had a 2 boat trip today with the guy’s from Bellco Electric ready for some fishing action. Started off into windy conditions. Both boats headed to a protected area and found the birds diving and shrimp jumping and we all know what that means, Trout jumping in the boat. Got some in the box before moving on.
Hot Day Fishing October Hopedale (10/04/2006)
[Hopedale,LA] CPB crew got a good day of fihing inthe hot October Sun. Bubba, John, Rodney, and Biff down to Hopedale for a nice cool weather fall fishing trip. NOT well they got the fish but boy was it hot for Oct 3rd I think it got up to 90 today. We started off with a thick fog which kept us from running until about 8:00 AM. Went to where I left the trout only to find them not home.
[Hopedale,LA] CPB crew got a good day of fihing inthe hot October Sun. Bubba, John, Rodney, and Biff down to Hopedale for a nice cool weather fall fishing trip. NOT well they got the fish but boy was it hot for Oct 3rd I think it got up to 90 today. We started off with a thick fog which kept us from running until about 8:00 AM. Went to where I left the trout only to find them not home.
Reds and Trout turned On In Hopedale Marsh! (10/02/2006)
[Hopedale,LA] Limits of Trout and Reds in the Hopedale masrh today. Sal and Wife Evelyn had a knock down drag running day today. Started out with the speck’s under the birds. Evelyn was flipping them in left and right she said she had not been fishing in over 10 years WOW I can’t even imagine that.
[Hopedale,LA] Limits of Trout and Reds in the Hopedale masrh today. Sal and Wife Evelyn had a knock down drag running day today. Started out with the speck’s under the birds. Evelyn was flipping them in left and right she said she had not been fishing in over 10 years WOW I can’t even imagine that.
Fishing Mission (10/02/2006)
[Hopedale,LA] Larry and crew back for the trout this time. A few weeks back Larry and crew got in the bull reds good and a few trout. Today I was determined to get them into some serious trout catching. We got right into action first thing drifting some lagoons using popping corks with live shrimp and plastics.
[Hopedale,LA] Larry and crew back for the trout this time. A few weeks back Larry and crew got in the bull reds good and a few trout. Today I was determined to get them into some serious trout catching. We got right into action first thing drifting some lagoons using popping corks with live shrimp and plastics.
Fall Trout Fishing Hopedale Marsh and Bayou's (10/02/2006)
[Hopedale,LA] Charlie and his regular crew back for some more action. These guys are seasoned vets and all that is needed is to get them near the Trout and they can fill the box. Well I got them in the fish and the rest was history, they we knocking them out steady all morning.
[Hopedale,LA] Charlie and his regular crew back for some more action. These guys are seasoned vets and all that is needed is to get them near the Trout and they can fill the box. Well I got them in the fish and the rest was history, they we knocking them out steady all morning.
Super Windy Trout Fishing (9/23/2006)
[Hopedale,LA] High winds could not stop Larry and paul from catching a limit of Louisiana marsh speckled trout
[Hopedale,LA] High winds could not stop Larry and paul from catching a limit of Louisiana marsh speckled trout
Fall patterns are starting up (9/23/2006)
[Hopedale,LA] Cool fall temperature and trout and reds in the marsh.
[Hopedale,LA] Cool fall temperature and trout and reds in the marsh.
Romero and Company Black Bay Fishing (9/18/2006)
[Hopedale,LA] Tough weather made for a somewhat slow day but the guys stayed with it and got a good box full
[Hopedale,LA] Tough weather made for a somewhat slow day but the guys stayed with it and got a good box full
Cool Catching Today On Black Bay (9/14/2006)
[Hopedale,LA] COOl weather made for nice morning and had the trout in a fenzy today!
[Hopedale,LA] COOl weather made for nice morning and had the trout in a fenzy today!
Brocato gang (9/14/2006)
[Hopedale,LA] Tough weather day but the Brocato Gang proved tougher!
[Hopedale,LA] Tough weather day but the Brocato Gang proved tougher!
Bad Weather Turns Out Nice (8/18/2006)
[Hopedale,LA] Bad weather and storms did not dter this groupo from catching a nice box of fish!
[Hopedale,LA] Bad weather and storms did not dter this groupo from catching a nice box of fish!
Team Miramon Trout Fishing (8/18/2006)
[Hopedale,LA] The Miramon crew were back again to get in on the specks .
[Hopedale,LA] The Miramon crew were back again to get in on the specks .
Scotch Plywood Co.Trip (8/18/2006)
[Hopedale,LA] Two days of fishing fun for Shane Britt and his business associate Phillip Johnston.
[Hopedale,LA] Two days of fishing fun for Shane Britt and his business associate Phillip Johnston.
The Little Trout Slayers (8/03/2006)
[Hopedale,LA] Great day today fishing with two young girls and watching them reel'em in.
[Hopedale,LA] Great day today fishing with two young girls and watching them reel'em in.
Mossy Motors Crew Mops UP (7/26/2006)
[Hopedale,LA] Mossy Motors of New Orleans booked this trip for some of their valued employee's.
[Hopedale,LA] Mossy Motors of New Orleans booked this trip for some of their valued employee's.
Hopedale LA Speckled Trout Fishing (7/26/2006)
[Hopedale,LA] Valerie McKinnon set up this trip for her brother Zack and friend Dillon Wright. They had never fished salt water before and made the trip from Shreveport, La to Hopedale and were ready for some fishing action. Boy did they get it.
[Hopedale,LA] Valerie McKinnon set up this trip for her brother Zack and friend Dillon Wright. They had never fished salt water before and made the trip from Shreveport, La to Hopedale and were ready for some fishing action. Boy did they get it.