August 5, 2008

From the “Speckled Trout Capital of the World”

Hackberry Rod and Gun in Hackberry,  Louisiana

TROPICAL  STORM   EDOUARD  PRETTY  MUCH  MISSED  US.   Whew ! ! ! The storm came through our area around 4;00A.M. with strong winds (50 ton 60 mph) and some rain. The weather continued until mid morning but has now moved out of our area. It was good practice for us as we put our evacuation plan into play and it worked well.

BREAKING NEWS: Big duck season dates will be set by the Louisiana Wildlife & Fisheries Commission on Thursday of this week. I will send out a broadcast email to announce the dates so STAY TUNED

FISHING: Still continues to be good with limits on redfish and scattered trout over the oyster reefs. We still have some space available in August for a fishing trip for you and your friends so call us toll free at 1.888.762.3391 and ask Danita to check availability for you

TEAL HUNTING: - Dates have been set and they are September 16^th thru September 28^th and the season looks good. Timely rains have greened up our marsh and it is in excellent condition. Last years Teal harvest was a record one for us and all signs are looking very positive for our 2008 season. Call us toll free at 1.888.762.3391 if your interest is a GREAT BLAST AND CAST in the middle of September.

THE NIGHT STALKER – Fishermen are enjoying the cool summer time nights catching limits of speckled trout aboard the NIGHT STALKER (our night fishing boat) every night. This is our most popular trim of 6 people so call and make you reservation now and don’t get shut out. October 31^st will be our last day to run the boat for 2008.

Here are a couple of pictures for you to enjoy and you can see more by clicking this link http://www.hackberryrodandgun.com/mediagallery/album.php?aid=2

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My Thought - - This little quote by Grantland Rice hung in my fathers office for over 40 years and I seem to think about it from time to time. Wouldn’t it be nice if we all live this way?

For when the One Great Scorer comes
To write against your name,
He marks-not that you won or lost-
But how you played the game.

Have a great week and remember “Ya shoulda been here yesterday”

Poohdreaux

Captain Buddy Oakes

Hackberry Rod & Gun
485 Lake Breeze
Hackberry, Louisiana 70645
1.337.762.3391 - Office
1.888.762.3391 - Toll Free
1.337.802.2407 - Cell
captainbuddy@hackberryrodandgun.com
www.hackberryrodandgun.com

To better serve you contact one of our team below.

• For booking information contact Danita Mitchell at danita@hackberryrodandgun.com
• For accounting information contact Michelle Darbonne at mdarbonne@hackberryrodandgun.com
• For food and beverage information contact Tila Stansel at tilastansel@yahoo.com
• For products in our gift shop contact Marsha Oakes at moakes@camtel.net
• For all other office information contact our office manager Lanette Stansel at lanette@hackberryrodandgun.com
• For sales &  marketing information, advertising, book corporate events or to learn how we catch so many fish contact Buddy Oakes at captainbuddy@hackberryrodandgun.com"Ya Shoulda been here Yesterday"