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2008-07-02 12:24:37
Hopedale, Louisiana - Saltwater Fishing Report
marsh and bays
Jason Johnson traveled to Hopedale all by himself this trip from Pensacola Fl he had request to do some TOPWATER fishing for trout and reds this time in stead of the live bait. Well we had some strong winds from the west which were not ideal for top water but we were going to give it our best. I took us to an area I knew held trout and reds and fished the protected side of the islands out of the wind. We worked the area slowly getting a good number of blow ups and put almost one limit of trout on ice with Skitter walks and Top Pups. As the morning wore on we switched to some soft plastics and a few live shrimp to finish out our limit of trout. We then headed to the ponds in search of redfish armed with gold spoons. They were elusive but we managed a couple to top off a great trip in less than ideal conditions
50 Speckled Trout
2 Redfish
CAPT. GENE DUGAS
RATHER BE FISHING ADVENTURES
985-640-0569
www.ratherbe-fishing.com
Fish Species: speckled trout- redfish
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Spoon fed REDFISH
Topwater trout
About The Author: Captain Gene Dugas
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.
985.640.0569
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