Spring time fishing on Lake Calcasieu

MONDAY MORNING UP-DATE

FROM THE SPECKLED TROUT CAPITAL OF THE WORLD

HACKBERRY ROD AND GUN

Hackberry Rod & Gun honored by Wounded Warriors

Saturday morning we had the honor to host Jason Deming (sfc), Jason Caudle (sfc), Levi Vernon (ssg) James Rundberg (isg) and Robert “Buck” Collins (msg) for a day of fishing here at our lodge. It was a true honor and privilege for us to share our day with these guys back from Afghanistan all of whom are Purple Heart recipients. Thanks for your service while protecting our freedom and liberty.

Spring Time fishing news from lake Calcasieu

The on again off again fishing continues to be the order of the day here on the lake. Some very solid Speckled trout caught by waders on Corky fat boys and Hackberry hustlers. Water clarity is good on the south end and is 68 degrees today. Warm days this week will warm up the lake. Call the “DUCKETTS” toll free at 888.862.3391 and get a spot during our “Spring time trout special” Here are a couple of pictures from the last few day and you can see them all by clicking here.

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Hackberry Hustlers catching the big girls

The Hackberry Hustler soft plastic bait designed several years ago by Buzz Stansel continues to be one of the BIG TROUT baits out on the lake right now. Phat Tuesday, Geaux glow and LSU are the popular colors. Click here and let us send you some of these baits for the spring time trout bite.

JUST 4 MORE WEEKS OF THE SPRING SPECIAL

Call toll free now at 888.762.3391 and get in our annual spring fishing special. All days in March and April is $820.00 for 3 fishermen for everything including all meals, lodging and a fully guided 8 hour fishing trip for the 3.

GET ON THE LAKE ON THE NIGHT STALKER

Launch date of June 1st will be here before you know it. Don’t wait until the last minute to book the most popular trip that we have here at the lodge. Captain Jason will have her all decked out ready to go soon. Call toll free at 888.762.3391 and check availability. Click here for more information.

CHECK OUT OUR LIVE DOCK CAMERA

Usually between the hours of noon and three is when our fishermen return to the dock from their day on the water. Log in during that time and check out what they are taking to the cleaning table.

CHECK OUT OUR “SPORTSMAN PACKAGE FOR MULTIPLE FISHING TRIPS AT A BIG SAVINGS

This special package allows you to come on several trips here at the lodge at a HUGE savings. It includes all meals, lodging and completely turn key for you or your customers. Call the office toll free 888.762.3391 and check out this super value.

CHECK OUT THIS NEW VIDEO

Here is our new HR&G video that we previewed at the Houston fishing show. Take a look and see what we are doing over here every day. I will assure you that you will want to come be part of the fun. Click here and enjoy

HACKBERRY ROD & GUN VACATION RENTALS

Want to come to the speckled trout capitol of the world and bring your own boat?

BIG TROUT ARE HITTING RIGHT NOW. COME TO THE SPECKLED TROUT CAPITOL OF THE WORLD AND CHECK IT OUT

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

THIS WEEKS RECIPE

You are not going to believe how good this recipe is. Find you sweet tooth and have some fun with this one.

Amaretto Rice Cheesecake

Crust:

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  1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  
  


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  2 tablespoons sugar
  
  


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  1 teaspoon cinnamon
  
  


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  1 cup almonds, finely chopped
  
  


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  1/4 cup butter, melted
  
  

Filling:

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  2 cups rice, cooked with sugar and cinnamon
  
  


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  Three 8-ounce blocks cream cheese
  
  


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  1/4 cup whipping cream
  
  


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  1 cup sugar
  
  


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  1/3 cup Amaretto
  
  

Topping:

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  1 cup sour cream
  
  


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  1 tablespoon Amaretto
  
  


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  1 tablespoon sugar
  
  


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  Toasted almond slices and crumbs
  
  

Preheat oven to 350F.

To prepare crust:

Combine all crust dry ingredients in un buttered 9 inch spring form pan. Pour melted butter over crumbs. Mix well and press into bottom and up 1 inch of sides of pan. Refrigerate.

To prepare filling:

Combine rice, two blocks cream cheese and whipping cream in food processor or blender until well blended and set aside. Beat remaining block of cream cheese and sugar in large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Blend in Amaretto. Add rice mixture and mix well. Pour filling into prepared crust. Place in water bath and bake at 350F for 1 hour and 5 minutes.

To prepare topping:

Blend sour cream, sugar and Amaretto. Spoon over cheesecake. Bake 10 minutes more. Cool. Refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight. Garnish with almond slices and crumbs.

My thought - Our 7 year old grandson J. D. came to Hackberry for spring break last week. He asked me what I used to do on spring break. I said we went fishing, bike riding, played with our friends in the front yard, had a tire swing and ate a lot of ice cream. Taking all this in he finally responded…. “I sure wish I’d gotten to know you sooner” – I said ME TOO

Have a GREAT week and remember “Ya shoulda been here Yesterday”

Poohdreaux

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