WORD ON THE DOCK

Rain, Rain, GO AWAY!

Scattered rain clouds and thunderstorms have continued to emerge from the Gulf of Mexico and make their way northward into Calcasieu Lake all throughout this past week’s fishing trips. Although these storms can pose a challenge for our HR&G guides and customers, staying patient and persistent was the key to making some great days of fishing happen in between rain delays!
Even with weather conditions being subpar, our guides kept their heads down and eyes on the radar while out on the lake and staying on the bite. If a nasty storm rolled in, HR&G boats would retreat to the lodge for some cover and maybe a quick bite to eat, and then be sitting on go, waiting for a clear opening in the weather to get back out there and keep on chasing fishing.
Our guides found a steady speckled trout bite this past week, even with all the disturbances in the weather patterns. A nice amount of keeper sized trout have been hitting the dock ready to go under the knife, while redfish have mostly been in hiding. Although, we have had reports of some larger bull reds being landed, and then being released back into the lake (per the new redfish regulations) to fight another day.
The difference between plastic and live bait has been a little one-sided this week with most of our guides stating that they had much better luck with live bait rather than artificial. Shrimp has been the live bait of choice, especially rigged under a Rage popping cork by Midcoast Products. The depth of water you are fishing can also affect what length your leader under your popping cork needs to be, so don’t be afraid to try out different lengths until you find out what those fish want!

We have some boats available so call Tanya at (888) 762-3391 and come see what the Hackberry Rod &Gun Club is all about!

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“Ya Shoulda Been Here Yesterday”

Summer Fishing Special

2024-2025 Duck Season Dates!

The 2024-2025 Duck season dates have been set in stone! They are as follows-

Youth Only- Nov. 2-3
1st Split – Nov. 9 – Dec. 8
2nd Split – Dec. 21 – Jan. 5
3rd Split – Jan. 18 – 31

The dates are officially set, so get with your hunting partners and start checking those calendars! Call Tanya at (888) 762-3391 and get your name on a blind for this year’s duck season! If you would like to check out all this year’s hunting and WMA regulations, click the link below! (All dates listed above are for our zone of the state, which is the “West Zone”)

2024 – 2025 Hunting and WMA Regulations

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The Dock Shop

Come on by the Hackberry Mall located in our office and see the new spring/summer apparel from HUK, UA, Simms and Pelagic that have been arriving daily and while you are here check out our sale racks that have a variety of items 50%-75% off. We also carry Costa Del Mar sunglasses, Shimano line and reels,

Florida Fishing reels and Falcon Rod and a host of other items.

We have recently added SKUZE shoes and flip flops and THOMAS BLONDE scents to our inventory.

Call or email Pauline at dockshop@hrandg.com if you would like to place an order to be shipped.

We also have gift cards if you would like to bless someone that has an upcoming trip.

Check out some of our new items below.

BE SURE TO VISIT OUR ONLINE 24/7 CAMERAS EVERYDAY LOCATED ON OUR DOCK. TUNE IN AND TAKE A LOOK AT OUR CUSTOMERS DAILY CATCHES AS THET RETURN TO THE DOCK. BEST TIME IS USUALLY 11:00A.M. UNTIL 3:30 OR SO. CHECK IT OUT.

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This Week’s Yummy Recipe

CRAB CLAW SENSATION

Recipe by

George Graham

Prep Time

15 min

Total Time

15 min

Serves

4 – 6

Ingredients

1 pound cracked blue crab claws
1 cup Hanley’s Sensation salad dressing
1 teaspoon Acadiana Table Cajun Seasoning Blend, see recipe here
½ cup diced green onion tops

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, add the crab claws and toss with the dressing. Sprinkle over the seasoning and toss again. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 3 hours or overnight.
Before serving, drain the claws of excess dressing. Sprinkle with green onion tops and toss once more before serving.

Notes

I like leaving the tails on for this recipe but remove them if you prefer. As an appetizer, I serve three shrimp for each guest, but for a dinner entree, go with six. This dish would be perfect served over angel hair pasta with the bread served on the side.

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