Tommy Burns better known as “The TICK” brought his wife Laura and her brother Brian who was in town from Austin TX out for some HOPEDALE TROUT AND REDFISH action. Ran out to the rigs and the third stop was all she wrote. Nice trout in the 2 lb range were flying in the boat. Laura was hauling’em over the back Bryan swinging’em in from the bow and The Tick was working the middle. Live Campo shrimp 3 ft under corks and at 9:40 they had their limit on ice. Now it was time to go get some line stretching reds. First stop was all that was needed, Put 10 nice ones on ice and headed in to beat the noontime heat!
75 SPECKLED TROUT
10 REDFISH
1 DRUM


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.