8/19/2005 Captain Dude!!! Hopedale / Delacroix Island Fishing Report!!!

Specializing in Trophy Trout and Monster Bull Redfish!!!

Wish You Were Here!!! Fishing 7 Days a Week 365 Days a Year!!!

Welcome to a World Class Fishing Destination, the Cajun Paradise!!!
Affordable Lodging Specials Call!!!
The Bayou House!!! Lodging is Only $50.00 Per Angler per night.
4 Brand New RV Trailers with Slides
Trailer Lodging is starting at Only $25.00 Per Angler per night.

Over 6,450 Pictures in the Photo Gallery

Charlie Smith, Gene Dudgas and I started down Dudenhefer’s Bayou going to fish Black Bay and Breton Sound in search of some Trophy Speckled Trout and Monster Bull Redfish!!!
The weather was calm with no waves no tide just slick as a Mirror, perfect for Black Bay and Breton Sound. We stopped at several of my Hot spots we were using live Croakers on the bottom.
Wham!!! ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!!! SHARKS Gene was Hooked up on a Shark then I both were in for a fight his 4’ shark broke off at the boat the best thing that could have happened!!! My shark broke off but landed in the boat, a quick picture then back in the water. The lady fish were every where. We had to move in to get on some as soon as we boated a quick 25 the Thunder Storm came in heavy rain. We said time to head in.
Another Successful Day on the water!!!
We caught
1 Bull Redfish
25 Speckled Trout
1 Spanish Mackerel

Tide = 1′ Rising
Weather = Partly Cloudy With Thunder Storms
Winds = 5-10
Waves = 2’
Water Temp = 80 Degrees
Water = 1’ Visibly

All you have to bring is a fishing license and what you want to eat and drink. Two Comfortable Private Deluxe Overnight Accommodations that have . NIGHT FISHING. and you can catch Blue Crabs right from the boat dock.
We are currently fishing with Live Croakers, Live Shrimp, Dead Shrimp, and Lures.

Dudenhefer’s Fishing Charters Inc.
Boat Hoist Slips, Camp, Trailers & Trailer Space Rentals
Cell: (504) 813-FISH (3474)
Web Site www.captaindude.com
E-mail captaindude@msn.com
Don’t let fishing with the Dude slip bayou!!!
I Guarantee Fish and Fun!!!
Get Your Customized Gift Certificates Now!!!

 

8/18/2005 Captain Dude!!! Hopedale / Delacroix Island Fishing Report!!!

Specializing in Trophy Trout and Monster Bull Redfish!!!

Wish You Were Here!!! Fishing 7 Days a Week 365 Days a Year!!!

Welcome to a World Class Fishing Destination, the Cajun Paradise!!!

Daily Rates Pricing Per Boat
1-2 anglers $450.00
3 anglers $550.00
4 anglers $650.00
Affordable Lodging Specials Call!!!
The Bayou House!!! Lodging is Only $50.00 Per Angler per night.
4 Brand New RV Trailers with Slides
Trailer Lodging is starting at Only $25.00 Per Angler per night.

Over 6,450 Pictures in the Photo Gallery

David Curtis, Perry Levet, Karl Sternberger, Ray Chatagnier, Randy Sternberger and I started down Dudenhefer’s Bayou going to fish Black Bay and Breton Sound in search of some Trophy Speckled Trout and Monster Bull Redfish!!!

We stopped at several of my Hot spots we were using live Croakers on the bottom. Wham!!! ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!!! Karl Sternberger was Hooked up on a Monster Bull Redfish after a 20+minuet struggling to keep him out of the prop he landed the BEAST, the Monster Bull Redfish all of 37” long and 18lbs. This was one powerfull Bull Red!!!
Wham!!! ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!!! David Curtis was Hooked up on a Monster Bull Redfish after a 15+minuet struggling to keep him out of the prop he landed the BEAST, the Monster Bull Redfish all of 33” long and 12bs. This was one another powerfull Bull Red fighting in shallow water!!!
Then it was on Trophy Trout, from 2lbs to 4lbs. Everyone enjoyed the light rain that lasted an hour while were fishing it was cooling us off.

Another Successful day on the water!!!
We caught
2 Bull Redfish (Karl Sternberger’s 37” long 18 lbs) (David Curtis’s 33” long 12 lbs)
31 Speckled Trout
1 Sheephead
1 Galff Top Sail Catfish

Tide = 1′ Rising
Weather = Partly Cloudy & Running from Thunder Storms
Winds = 5-10
Waves = 1’to 2’
Water Temp = 80 Degrees
Water = 1’ Visibly
My Camera broke but still took some pictures with my camera Phone!!! Check out the Great Pictures!!! PICKED UP A NEW 7.2 MP CAMERA TODAY!!!

All you have to bring is a fishing license and what you want to eat and drink. Two Comfortable Private Deluxe Overnight Accommodations that have . NIGHT FISHING. and you can catch Blue Crabs right from the boat dock.
We are currently fishing with Live Croakers, Live Shrimp, Dead Shrimp, and Lures.

 

8/17/2005 Captain Dude!!! Hopedale / Delacroix Island Fishing Report!!!

Specializing in Trophy Trout and Monster Bull Redfish!!!

Wish You Were Here!!! Fishing 7 Days a Week 365 Days a Year!!!

Welcome to a World Class Fishing Destination, the Cajun Paradise!!!
Affordable Lodging Specials Call!!!
The Bayou House!!! Lodging is Only $50.00 Per Angler per night.
4 Brand New RV Trailers with Slides
Trailer Lodging is starting at Only $25.00 Per Angler per night.

Over 6,450 Pictures in the Photo Gallery

Kevin, Donna and son Bill Hurst I started down Dudenhefer’s Bayou going to fish Black Bay and Breton Sound in search of some Trophy Speckled Trout and Monster Bull Redfish!!!
We stopped at several of my Hot spots we were using live Croakers on the bottom. Wham!!! ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!!! Kevin was Hooked up on a Monster Bull Redfish after a 20+minuet struggling to keep him out of the rig he landed the BEAST, the Monster Bull Redfish all of 35” long and about 29lbs. This was one hungry Bull Red!!! Biggest Eating fish of the Day!!!
Wham!!! ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!!! Kevin was Hooked up on a Monster Jack Cravalle after a 30+minuet struggling, he landed the Monster Jack Cravalle all of 43” long and about 24lbs. (Released to Fight Another Day)
Wham!!! ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!!! Donna was Hooked up on a Monster Jack Cravalle after a 30+minuet struggling, she landed the Monster Jack Cravalle all of 45” long and about 29lbs. (Released to Fight Another Day) This was the Big Fish of The Day!!! On another trip we had 50 Speckled Trout up to 6.525lbs Donna Hurst Winner of 1st place in the Back to Lake Fishing Rodeo!!! (Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation). Kevin Hurst trout was 4.8oz just missed 3rd place by about 6oz. Looks Like she always ends up with the Big Fish of the Day!!!
Then it was on to Trout, from 2lbs to 4lbs. We were using Live shrimp under a Cajun thunder cork in 2’ of water near the Islands.
We caught 1 Bull Redfish (35” long 29lbs) 24 Speckled Trout (2lbs to 4lbs) 2 Jack Crevalle (Donna’s 45” 29 lbs, Kevin’s 43” 24lbs) (Released to Fight Another Day)
Another Successful day on the Water!!!
Tide = 6”’ Rising Weather = Partly Cloudy Winds =10 Waves = 1’to 2’ Water Temp = 80 Degrees Water = 1’ Visibly

Special Thanks to Lionel Dowling previous owner of Mid City Marine who now is manager of the Travis Boating Center on 10567 W. Airline Hwy. St. Rose, LA 70087 (504) 441-5718 He took time out of his busy schedule and drove me to Baton Rouge to look at a new Fishmaster boat to check it out and bring it back to his place on Airline Hwy to install a new 2005 Suzuki 250hp And he had the new motor shipped in. Lionel Dowling made it possible for me to keep all of my charter on schedule he even had the boat ready a day early so I could break in the new motor!!! I have bought motors in the past from Lionel when he had Mid City Marine and was always happy with dealing with him. He stuck to his word when he said he would have the boat ready he took the extra steps to get me back on the Water fast!!!
Thanks a lot!!!
Captain Dude!!!
My Camera broke but still took some pictures with my camera Phone!!! Check out the Great Pictures!!!

All you have to bring is a fishing license and what you want to eat and drink. Two Comfortable Private Deluxe Overnight Accommodations that have . NIGHT FISHING. and you can catch Blue Crabs right from the boat dock.
We are currently fishing with Live Croakers, Live Shrimp, Dead Shrimp, and Lures.

Dudenhefer’s Fishing Charters Inc.
Boat Hoist Slips, Camp, Trailers & Trailer Space Rentals
Cell: (504) 813-FISH (3474)
Web Site www.captaindude.com
E-mail captaindude@msn.com
Don’t let fishing with the Dude slip bayou!!!
I Guarantee Fish and Fun!!!
Get Your Customized Gift Certificates Now!!!

 

8/15/2005 Captain Dude!!! Hopedale / Delacroix Island Fishing Report!!!

Specializing in Trophy Trout and Monster Bull Redfish!!!

Wish You Were Here!!! Fishing 7 Days a Week 365 Days a Year!!!

Welcome to a World Class Fishing Destination, the Cajun Paradise!!!
Affordable Lodging Specials Call!!!
The Bayou House!!! Lodging is Only $50.00 Per Angler per night.
4 Brand New RV Trailers with Slides
Trailer Lodging is starting at Only $25.00 Per Angler per night.

Over 6,450 Pictures in the Photo Gallery

Dale Massey, Brent Massey, Mike Hopson, Toby Rudd and I started down Dudenhefer’s Bayou going to fish Black Bay and Breton Sound in search of some Trophy Speckled Trout and Monster Bull Redfish!!!

We stopped at several of my Hot spots we were using live Shrimp and Live Croakers under a Cajun thunder cork in 2’ of water. Wham!!! ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!!! It was trout from 1lbs to 3lbs.
Another Successful day on the water!!!
We caught
33 Speckled Trout
1 Southern Flounders

Tide = 1′ Rising
Weather = Partly Cloudy
Winds = West 10
Waves = 1’to 2’
Water Temp = 80 Degrees
Water = 1’ Visibly
Check out the Great Pictures!!!

All you have to bring is a fishing license and what you want to eat and drink. Two Comfortable Private Deluxe Overnight Accommodations that have . NIGHT FISHING. and you can catch Blue Crabs right from the boat dock.
We are currently fishing with Live Croakers, Live Shrimp, Dead Shrimp, and Lures.

Dudenhefer’s Fishing Charters Inc.
Boat Hoist Slips, Camp, Trailers & Trailer Space Rentals
Cell: (504) 813-FISH (3474)
Web Site www.captaindude.com
E-mail captaindude@msn.com
Don’t let fishing with the Dude slip bayou!!!
I Guarantee Fish and Fun!!!
Get Your Customized Gift Certificates Now!!!

 

8/11/2005 Captain Dude!!! Hopedale / Delacroix Island Fishing Report!!!

Specializing in Trophy Trout and Monster Bull Redfish!!!

Wish You Were Here!!! Fishing 7 Days a Week 365 Days a Year!!!

Welcome to a World Class Fishing Destination, the Cajun Paradise!!!
Affordable Lodging Specials Call!!!
The Bayou House!!! Lodging is Only $50.00 Per Angler per night.
4 Brand New RV Trailers with Slides
Trailer Lodging is starting at Only $25.00 Per Angler per night.

Over 6,450 Pictures in the Photo Gallery

Tim Allspach, Kevin Delany, Hank Staples and I started down Dudenhefer’s Bayou going to fish Black Bay and Breton Sound in search of some Trophy Speckled Trout and Monster Bull Redfish!!! The weather was calm with no waves no tide just slick as a Mirror, perfect for Black Bay and Breton Sound. We stopped at several of my Hot spots we were using live Croakers on the bottom.
Wham!!! ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!!! Hank Stapels was Hooked up on a Monster Bull Redfish after a 20+minuet struggling to keep him out of the anchor he landed the BEAST, the Monster Bull Redfish all of 36” long and about 14lbs.
THEN Wham!!! ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!!! Kevin Delany was Hooked up on a Monster Bull Redfish he landed the BEAST, the Monster Bull Redfish all of 30” long and about 10lbs.
Last ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!!! Tim Allspach had the real fight a Jack Crevalle this one in 2ft of water was one that we had to chase with the boat, we also had a thunder storm approaching but the jack had other plans and keep on fighting. Finally landed the beast and released to fight another day!!!
We took off quick to beat the storms and we made in with just a sprinkle hitting us!!!
Another Successful day on the water!!!

Then it was on to Trophy Trout, from 3lbs to 4lbs CLASS!!! We were using Live
shrimp under a Cajun thunder cork in 2’ of water.

We caught
3 Bull Redfish (36” long about 14 lbs landed by Hank Staples)(Another 30” 10lbs
landed by Kevin Delany)
31 Speckled Trout (3lbs to 4lbs CLASS)
1 Jack Crevalle (36” Long Released to Fight Another Day Landed by Tim Allspach)

Tide = 1′ Rising
Weather = Partly Cloudy
Winds = Calm 5-10
Waves = 1’to 2’
Water Temp = 80 Degrees
Water = 1’ Visibly
Check out the Great Pictures!!!

All you have to bring is a fishing license and what you want to eat and drink. Two Comfortable Private Deluxe Overnight Accommodations that have . NIGHT FISHING. and you can catch Blue Crabs right from the boat dock.
We are currently fishing with Live Croakers, Live Shrimp, Dead Shrimp, and Lures.

Dudenhefer’s Fishing Charters Inc.
Boat Hoist Slips, Camp, Trailers & Trailer Space Rentals
Cell: (504) 813-FISH (3474)
Web Site www.captaindude.com
E-mail captaindude@msn.com
Don’t let fishing with the Dude slip bayou!!!
I Guarantee Fish and Fun!!!
Get Your Customized Gift Certificates Now!!!

 

8/10/2005 Captain Dude!!! Hopedale / Delacroix Island Fishing Report!!!

Specializing in Trophy Trout and Monster Bull Redfish!!!

Wish You Were Here!!! Fishing 7 Days a Week 365 Days a Year!!!

Welcome to a World Class Fishing Destination, the Cajun Paradise!!!

Daily Rates Pricing Per Boat
1-2 anglers $450.00
3 anglers $550.00
4 anglers $650.00
Affordable Lodging Specials Call!!!
The Bayou House!!! Lodging is Only $50.00 Per Angler per night.
4 Brand New RV Trailers with Slides
Trailer Lodging is starting at Only $25.00 Per Angler per night.

Over 6,450 Pictures in the Photo Gallery

Captain Gene Dugas and his son Jacob Dugas I started down Dudenhefer’s Bayou going to fish Black Bay and Breton Sound in search of some Trophy Speckled Trout and Monster Bull Redfish!!! The weather was calm with no waves no tide just slick as a Mirror, perfect for Black Bay and Breton Sound. We stopped at several of my Hot spots we were using live Croakers on the bottom.
Wham!!! ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!!! The Dude!!! was Hooked up on a Monster Bull Redfish after a 20+minuet struggling to keep him out of the rig he landed the BEAST, the Monster Bull Redfish all of about 20+lbs. This was one hungry Bull Red!!!
Wham!!! ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!!! Jacob Dugas Had one pulling out the drag ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!!! This one was not stopping until the line broke!!!! We had another break off so we took of for some Trophy Trout, from 3lbs to 4lbs.
This is what Charter Captains do on their day Off, GO FISHING!!!
We caught
1 Bull Redfish (3 more broke off!!!)
40 Speckled Trout + or –

Tide = 1′ Rising
Weather = Partly Cloudy
Winds = Calm 5-10
Waves = 1’to 2’
Water Temp = 80 Degrees
Water = 1’ Visibly

Check out the Great Pictures!!!

All you have to bring is a fishing license and what you want to eat and drink. Two Comfortable Private Deluxe Overnight Accommodations that have . NIGHT FISHING. and you can catch Blue Crabs right from the boat dock.
We are currently fishing with Live Croakers, Live Shrimp, Dead Shrimp, and Lures.

Dudenhefer’s Fishing Charters Inc.
Boat Hoist Slips, Camp, Trailers & Trailer Space Rentals
Cell: (504) 813-FISH (3474)
Web Site www.captaindude.com
E-mail captaindude@msn.com
Don’t let fishing with the Dude slip bayou!!!
I Guarantee Fish and Fun!!!
Get Your Customized Gift Certificates Now!!!

 

8/9/2005 Captain Dude!!! Hopedale / Delacroix Island Fishing Report!!!

Specializing in Trophy Trout and Monster Bull Redfish!!!

Wish You Were Here!!! Fishing 7 Days a Week 365 Days a Year!!!

Welcome to a World Class Fishing Destination, the Cajun Paradise!!!

Daily Rates Pricing Per Boat
1-2 anglers $450.00
3 anglers $550.00
4 anglers $650.00
Affordable Lodging Specials Call!!!
The Bayou House!!! Lodging is Only $50.00 Per Angler per night.
4 Brand New RV Trailers with Slides
Trailer Lodging is starting at Only $25.00 Per Angler per night.

Over 6,450 Pictures in the Photo Gallery

Bill, Theo , Billy, Randy, Meghan Gibbens and I started down Dudenhefer’s Bayou going to fish Black Bay and Breton Sound in search of some Trophy Speckled Trout and Monster Bull Redfish!!!

The weather was calm with no waves no tide just slick as a Mirror, perfect for Black Bay and Breton Sound for a little while. At 8:30 the weather went south we had to run to a rig where we stayed until it finally stopped raining at 12:30 then the tide had stopped at 11:00 It made conditions tuff but we still managed to put together a good box of fish.
Wham!!! ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!!! Bill Gibbens was Hooked up on a Monster Bull Redfish after a 20+minuet struggling to keep him out of the anchor and prop he landed the BEAST, the Monster Bull Redfish all of 38” long and about 18.5lbs. This was one hungry Bull Red!!! Then it was on to Trophy Trout, from 3lbs to 4lbs. We were using Live shrimp and Live croakers under a Cajun thunder cork in 2’ of water.
We caught
1 Bull Redfish (38” long about 18.5 lbs)
17 Speckled Trout (3lbs to 4lbs)
1 Galff Top Sail Catfish

Tide = 1′ Rising till 11:00am
Weather = Hard Rain
Winds = 35 during the thunder storms
Waves = 1’to 4’ during the thunder storms
Water Temp = 80 Degrees
Water = 1’ Visibly
Check out the Great Pictures!!!
All you have to bring is a fishing license and what you want to eat and drink. Two Comfortable Private Deluxe Overnight Accommodations that have . NIGHT FISHING. and you can catch Blue Crabs right from the boat dock.
We are currently fishing with Live Croakers, Live Shrimp, Dead Shrimp, and Lures.

Dudenhefer’s Fishing Charters Inc.
Boat Hoist Slips, Camp, Trailers & Trailer Space Rentals
Cell: (504) 813-FISH (3474)
Web Site www.captaindude.com
E-mail captaindude@msn.com
Don’t let fishing with the Dude slip bayou!!!
I Guarantee Fish and Fun!!!
Get Your Customized Gift Certificates Now!!!

 

8/8/2005 Captain Dude!!! Hopedale / Delacroix Island Fishing Report!!!

Specializing in Trophy Trout and Monster Bull Redfish!!!

Wish You Were Here!!! Fishing 7 Days a Week 365 Days a Year!!!

Welcome to a World Class Fishing Destination, the Cajun Paradise!!!

Daily Rates Pricing Per Boat
1-2 anglers $450.00
3 anglers $550.00
4 anglers $650.00
Affordable Lodging Specials Call!!!
The Bayou House!!! Lodging is Only $50.00 Per Angler per night.
4 Brand New RV Trailers with Slides
Trailer Lodging is starting at Only $25.00 Per Angler per night.

Over 6,450 Pictures in the Photo Gallery

Sal Bracti, Martin Dubroc started down Dudenhefer’s Bayou going to fish Black Bay and Breton Sound in search of some Trophy Speckled Trout and Monster Bull Redfish!!! THE REEF IS ON BIG TROUT!!!
The weather was calm with no waves no tide just slick as a Mirror, perfect for Black Bay and Breton Sound. We stopped at several of my Hot spots we were using live Croakers on the bottom. Wham!!! ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!!! Everyone was catching Trophy Trout, from 3lbs to 4lbs.
Another successful day on the Water.
We caught
34 Speckled Trout

Tide = 6” Rising
Weather = Partly Cloudy
Winds = Calm 5-10
Waves = 1’
Water Temp = 80 Degrees
Water = 1’ Visibly

All you have to bring is a fishing license and what you want to eat and drink. Two Comfortable Private Deluxe Overnight Accommodations that have . NIGHT FISHING. and you can catch Blue Crabs right from the boat dock.
We are currently fishing with Live Croakers, Live Shrimp, Dead Shrimp, and Lures.

Dudenhefer’s Fishing Charters Inc.
Boat Hoist Slips, Camp, Trailers & Trailer Space Rentals
Cell: (504) 813-FISH (3474)
Web Site www.captaindude.com
E-mail captaindude@msn.com
Don’t let fishing with the Dude slip bayou!!!
I Guarantee Fish and Fun!!!
Get Your Customized Gift Certificates Now!!!

 

8/3/2005 Captain Dude!!! Hopedale / Delacroix Island Fishing Report!!!

Specializing in Trophy Trout and Monster Bull Redfish!!!

Wish You Were Here!!! Fishing 7 Days a Week 365 Days a Year!!!

Welcome to a World Class Fishing !!!
Affordable Lodging Specials Call!!!
The Bayou House!!! Lodging is Only $50.00 Per Angler per night.
4 Brand New RV Trailers with Slides
Trailer Lodging is starting at Only $25.00 Per Angler per night.

Over 6,450 Pictures in the Photo Gallery

Jeff Boettiger, Steve Sabrier I started down Dudenhefer’s Bayou going to fish Black Bay and Breton Sound in search of some Trophy Speckled Trout and Monster Bull Redfish!!!

We stopped at several of my Hot spots we were using live Croakers on the bottom. Wham!!! ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!!! We were Hooked up on Trophy Trout, from 3lbs to 4lbs.
Another Successful on the Water!!!

We caught
51 Speckled Trout (5 Stringer Trout was 14.7)

Tide = 1′ Rising
Weather = Partly Cloudy
Winds = Calm 5-10
Waves = 1’
Water Temp = 81 Degrees
Water = 1’ Visibly

All you have to bring is a fishing license and what you want to eat and drink. Two Comfortable Private Deluxe Overnight Accommodations that have . NIGHT FISHING. and you can catch Blue Crabs right from the boat dock.
We are currently fishing with Live Croakers, Live Shrimp, Dead Shrimp, and Lures.

Dudenhefer’s Fishing Charters Inc.
Boat Hoist Slips, Camp, Trailers & Trailer Space Rentals
Cell: (504) 813-FISH (3474)
Web Site www.captaindude.com
E-mail captaindude@msn.com
Don’t let fishing with the Dude slip bayou!!!
I Guarantee Fish and Fun!!!
Get Your Customized Gift Certificates Now!!!