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was born in 1963 in New Orleans and started fishing as
soon as I could hold a fishing rod at age 4. My father
was an avid fisherman and would take me in the evening
and weekends to wade the shallow shoreline of Lake Pontchatrain
just a half block from our home. We would regularly catch
stringers of trout and reds on shad rigs and sidewinder
spoons.
I learned at an early age to be both persistent and
patient, but most of all I learned how to read the water,
weather and tidal movements that affect fish activity,
movement and feeding patterns and how to catch them
under all conditions.
As I grew older and got my own boat, I ventured out
into the marshes of Hopedale and Delacroix. I learned
the lakes and bayous a little more on each fishing or
hunting adventure I took. Then venturing further out
to Black Bay and Breton Sound to fish such legendary
places as the Black Tanks, Battledore Reef, Stone Island
and the numerous un-named islands and rigs. All the
while increasing my knowledge and proficiency as a fisherman.
Because I took the time to learn where the fish would
be at different times of the year and how to consistently
catch them under different weather and water conditions.
I would catch fish while others went home empty handed.
We may have to run and gun to cover a lot of water and
fish dozens of places but it is a technique I will use
sometimes to bring fish into the boat on a tuff day.
I loved to take friends fishing with me and share my
love of the outdoors and fishing skills with them and
than watch the excitement on their face. Because I like
to share my knowledge with people and see the excitement
on their face I founded Rather Be Fishing Adventures,
because who wouldn’t Rather Be Fishing.
After getting licensed by USCG and State of La, I started
taking out fishing charters. Before I knew it I was
steadily fishing with repeat customers on a regular
basis. I soon found myself enjoy watching my customers
catching fish as much as I do. I get great satisfaction
from seeing my customers enjoy themselves and catching
fish. That is why I guarantee fish and a good time.
Having fun while enjoying the great outdoors and catching
fish in what will make your fishing adventure with me
Capt. Gene Dugas one to tell your friends about. To
be honest there simply is no better light tackle, Louisiana
speckled trout and red fishing anywhere. So give me
a call
today and book your fishing trip and I will take you fish
catching Louisiana style here in the Sportsman’s Paradise.
The Fishing:
My main targets are speckled trout and red fish, the
most sought after saltwater game fish in Louisiana.
You will catch species such as black drum, sheepshead,
flounder and the occasional Jack Cravelle while on our
adventure together. But the trout and reds are the fish
we will be after. I will gladly target one over the
other at your request.
Spring and summer will find us fishing the outer bays
and lakes to Black Bay and Breton Sound at the numerous
oilrigs, island and reefs, for rod bending specks and
reds. This can be an exciting time when we fish the
flocks of seagulls over schools of trout where you can
catch trout in almost every cast and sometimes two at
a time. When the conditions are right you will enjoy
fishing with top water baits at the reefs and islands
and getting explosive strikes from monster trout from
2 – 7 lbs. And I don’t want to fail to mention the bull
reds 15-30 lbs that you can hook into at any time.
In the fall and winter the fish migrate back into the
inland waters, where we will fish trout and reds with
mostly lures. This is a great time of year because of
the pleasant weather, where you can catch trout and
reds in the same place. Mid fall we will target the
specks and reds in the shallow lakes and grass flats.
As the weather gets cold, we will fish the deep holes
where the trout will be stacked up. An added bonus is
viewing the abundant ducks, which fill the marsh at this
time of year.
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