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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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.