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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LABOR DAY WEEKEND REDFISH (9/09/2009)
[Hopedale,LA] Limit of redfish witha few drums and trout ona windy day in Hopedale LA
[Hopedale,LA] Limit of redfish witha few drums and trout ona windy day in Hopedale LA
Cool weather Hot Fishinging Hopedale LA (9/02/2009)
[Hopedale,LA] The cool front made for some pleasant temps and the fish were in the mood
[Hopedale,LA] The cool front made for some pleasant temps and the fish were in the mood
TROUT STILL ROLLING (8/31/2009)
[Hopedale,LA] The trout bite is still going strong in Hopedale LA.
[Hopedale,LA] The trout bite is still going strong in Hopedale LA.
SPECKLED TROUT SMACK DOWN! (8/15/2009)
[Hopedale,LA] Had a blast today fishing with two good friends and catchinga box full of nice Louisiana speckled trout.
[Hopedale,LA] Had a blast today fishing with two good friends and catchinga box full of nice Louisiana speckled trout.
Pink Croc's Rule! (8/11/2009)
[Hopedale,LA] The only girl in the boat today and she on thr trout like no tomorrow!
[Hopedale,LA] The only girl in the boat today and she on thr trout like no tomorrow!
Oklahoma Boy's (8/11/2009)
[Hopedale,LA] long trip bt Chester said it was worth it.
[Hopedale,LA] long trip bt Chester said it was worth it.
GOOD MONDAY! (7/28/2009)
[Hopedale,LA] Family day on the water. Making memories is what is all about
[Hopedale,LA] Family day on the water. Making memories is what is all about
JUST KEEP FISHING! (7/28/2009)
[New Orleans,LA] Fish hard on a tough day and it payed off at the very end.
[New Orleans,LA] Fish hard on a tough day and it payed off at the very end.
Catching Up! Hopedale LA Report (7/24/2009)
[Hopedale,LA] I have gotten way behind on reports so here goes.
[Hopedale,LA] I have gotten way behind on reports so here goes.
EARLY LIMIT! (7/15/2009)
[Hopedale,LA] Live shrimp under corks along wit DOA's and these guy's had a limit early!
[Hopedale,LA] Live shrimp under corks along wit DOA's and these guy's had a limit early!
ROLL TIDE! (7/15/2009)
[Hopedale,LA] Had a blast today with catching specks and redfish. My first day out in 10 days and the fish were waiting.
[Hopedale,LA] Had a blast today with catching specks and redfish. My first day out in 10 days and the fish were waiting.
WELL DONE! (7/01/2009)
[Hopedale,LA] Man it got hot today the speckled trout were still biting but the guy's were done sticka fork in them.
[Hopedale,LA] Man it got hot today the speckled trout were still biting but the guy's were done sticka fork in them.
IT's HOT HOT HOT! Fishing in Hopedale LA (6/29/2009)
[Hopedale,LA] The temperature is pushing 95 but the fish are eating up
[Hopedale,LA] The temperature is pushing 95 but the fish are eating up
SPOTS and DOTS (6/22/2009)
[Hopedale,LA] Geat dya with some rgular customers. Speckled trout and redfish witha few drum before noon
[Hopedale,LA] Geat dya with some rgular customers. Speckled trout and redfish witha few drum before noon
RED HOT FISHING HOPEDALE LA! (6/20/2009)
[Hopedale,LA] The past 2 weeks the fishing has been on fire!
[Hopedale,LA] The past 2 weeks the fishing has been on fire!
SPECTACULAR FISHING WEEK! (6/02/2009)
[Hopedale,LA] The fishing for speckled trout and redfish in Hopedale LA is on fire right now.
[Hopedale,LA] The fishing for speckled trout and redfish in Hopedale LA is on fire right now.
You Don't Unless You Go! (5/22/2009)
[Hopedale,LA] The wind has been horrible but the trout are biting.
[Hopedale,LA] The wind has been horrible but the trout are biting.
QUICK LIMITS (5/15/2009)
[Hopedale,LA] The wind changed my plan but things worked out great witah full 4 man limit of nice soecjkled trout
[Hopedale,LA] The wind changed my plan but things worked out great witah full 4 man limit of nice soecjkled trout
Hopedale Speckled Trout& Bull Reds (5/15/2009)
[Hopedale,LA] Al and I were on a mission for some big trout today and mission accomplished!
[Hopedale,LA] Al and I were on a mission for some big trout today and mission accomplished!
BIG TROUT (5/15/2009)
[Hopedale,LA] Quality sized trout today and some bull redfish to.
[Hopedale,LA] Quality sized trout today and some bull redfish to.
Photo Finish (5/06/2009)
[Hopedale,LA] Finalyy some calm winds picture perfect day and the fish were biting
[Hopedale,LA] Finalyy some calm winds picture perfect day and the fish were biting
Just Plain Old Fun! (5/06/2009)
[Hopedale,LA] Fishing with the kid's today was great!
[Hopedale,LA] Fishing with the kid's today was great!
Home Again! (5/04/2009)
[Hopedale,LA] Dave Lemoinefrom Indiana really enjoyed his trip home to La and do some fishing.
[Hopedale,LA] Dave Lemoinefrom Indiana really enjoyed his trip home to La and do some fishing.
WINDY LIMIT! (4/27/2009)
[Hopedale,LA] Super winday again but we got lucky today found some trout willing to stay biting.
[Hopedale,LA] Super winday again but we got lucky today found some trout willing to stay biting.
Howling winds in Hopedale (4/20/2009)
[Hopedale,LA] Some super severe weather passed thru eraly this morning but the crew was game and reday to go catch'em
[Hopedale,LA] Some super severe weather passed thru eraly this morning but the crew was game and reday to go catch'em
Good Friday Fishing! (4/11/2009)
[Hopedale,LA] Great day on the water with this family from Georgia and box full on nice speckled trout
[Hopedale,LA] Great day on the water with this family from Georgia and box full on nice speckled trout
Bachelor Party in Hopedale (3/15/2009)
[Hopedale,LA] great way for the guy's to cellebrate an up coming wedding
[Hopedale,LA] great way for the guy's to cellebrate an up coming wedding
SPRING FLING! (3/11/2009)
[Hopedale,LA] Spring fishing is turning on in Hopedale LA!
[Hopedale,LA] Spring fishing is turning on in Hopedale LA!
Having fun! (3/11/2009)
[Hopedale,LA] Another great day of fishing and beautiful weather
[Hopedale,LA] Another great day of fishing and beautiful weather
Huntszicker Outdoors (2/07/2009)
[Hopedale,LA] y Huntzicker and crew were out filmming with me today for an upcoming TV show on speckled trout fishing in Soytheast Louisiana
[Hopedale,LA] y Huntzicker and crew were out filmming with me today for an upcoming TV show on speckled trout fishing in Soytheast Louisiana
Super Bowl Redfish (2/02/2009)
[Hopedale,LA] Super Bowl Sunday redishing in a super low tide with little water but lot's of fun.
[Hopedale,LA] Super Bowl Sunday redishing in a super low tide with little water but lot's of fun.
Fun Fishing! Hopedale Louisiana (12/04/2008)
[Hopedale,LA] Catch and Relaese day today these guys from Georgia just wanted a tug on the line then put'em back.
[Hopedale,LA] Catch and Relaese day today these guys from Georgia just wanted a tug on the line then put'em back.
Ice cold Limits (11/22/2008)
[Hopedale,LA] Super cold tady but the trout wee in the mood.
[Hopedale,LA] Super cold tady but the trout wee in the mood.
Windy and Cold (11/22/2008)
[Hopedale,LA] a front pushed thru with high winds and cold temps but we caught the fish anyway.
[Hopedale,LA] a front pushed thru with high winds and cold temps but we caught the fish anyway.
The Old Country Fishing Team (11/14/2008)
[Hopedale,LA] Weather was forecasted to be bad but was great and lots of trout biting
[Hopedale,LA] Weather was forecasted to be bad but was great and lots of trout biting
Hopedale LA Fishing For Redfish & Speckled Trout (10/28/2008)
[Hopedale,LA] Blake and Chris had the time of their life fishing in Hopedale this past weekend
[Hopedale,LA] Blake and Chris had the time of their life fishing in Hopedale this past weekend
Two fo Two! (10/28/2008)
[Hopedale,LA] Great day and a lot fun with this group of guy's!
[Hopedale,LA] Great day and a lot fun with this group of guy's!
Fall Forecast report (10/28/2008)
[Hopedale,LA] The fishing is heating up in Hopedale La.
[Hopedale,LA] The fishing is heating up in Hopedale La.
Family Trip (10/18/2008)
[Hopedale,LA] Great day today with a nice family Getting the boy's hooked on fishing.
[Hopedale,LA] Great day today with a nice family Getting the boy's hooked on fishing.
Hopedale Grand Slam! (10/11/2008)
[Hopedale,LA] Great weather and steady action all day today ended with a box full of fish!
[Hopedale,LA] Great weather and steady action all day today ended with a box full of fish!
Skip and the Gang! (10/07/2008)
[Hopedale,LA] Skip was ready for some relaxing fishing along with his daughter and son.
[Hopedale,LA] Skip was ready for some relaxing fishing along with his daughter and son.
Hopedale Louisiana (10/07/2008)
[Hopedale,LA] Doug had not fished with me since Hurricane Katrina and wanted to get back into some trout and reds.
[Hopedale,LA] Doug had not fished with me since Hurricane Katrina and wanted to get back into some trout and reds.
BOX SLAM FULL! (9/30/2008)
[Hopedale,LA] Great day on the water with some regular customers. With a beautiful box of fish
[Hopedale,LA] Great day on the water with some regular customers. With a beautiful box of fish
HOPEDALE Report CAPT. GENE DUGAS (9/30/2008)
[Hopedale,LA] Great tip today with some beautiful weather and fish.
[Hopedale,LA] Great tip today with some beautiful weather and fish.
Looking Good! (9/23/2008)
[Hopedale,LA] Things are looking good after Hurricane Ike the fish are in the marsh and ready to bite.
[Hopedale,LA] Things are looking good after Hurricane Ike the fish are in the marsh and ready to bite.
Beautiful Monday! (9/22/2008)
[Hopedale,LA] Great day on the water cool temps and hot fishing
[Hopedale,LA] Great day on the water cool temps and hot fishing
HOPEDALE REPORT - CAPT. GENE DUGAS (9/10/2008)
[Hopedale,LA] diid a little scouting after Gustav and things look good
[Hopedale,LA] diid a little scouting after Gustav and things look good
WINDY ! WINDY! (8/25/2008)
[Hopedale,LA] We got wind burn today but the Glavan family had agreat time and cughta box fo redfish and black drum.
[Hopedale,LA] We got wind burn today but the Glavan family had agreat time and cughta box fo redfish and black drum.
Boxing Trout (8/25/2008)
[Hopedale,LA] Chuck had bragged hard to his buudies so they took him up on the offer to come and experience fishing in Hopedale La
[Hopedale,LA] Chuck had bragged hard to his buudies so they took him up on the offer to come and experience fishing in Hopedale La
Louisiana "The Sportsman Paradise" (8/25/2008)
[Hopedale,LA] These 2 fella's from Arkansa got the full Louisiana experience shrimping and fishing!
[Hopedale,LA] These 2 fella's from Arkansa got the full Louisiana experience shrimping and fishing!