G&G launches its fifth annual Cast & Blast event, located at Grosse Savanne Lodge, at Lake Charles, Louisiana.

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A Louisiana redfish is representative of the unique beauty found in these nearby marshes.

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Father/son pair Nick and Nick Jr. Gachassin proudly sport their afternoon catch.

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After cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, guests fill the dining room to enjoy each other’s company and a great meal prepared by Grosse Savanne head chef Matt Whitney.

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Saturday morning—the opening day of duck season—boasts a gorgeous sunrise over the rice fields.

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Kyle Edmiston and Barry Guinn stand at the ready in the blind with the retriever.

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The day continues with more casting through Louisiana’s wetlands, with Joe York and David Burgess both hooking fish.

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After the busy day, guests enjoy a dinner of stuffed lobster tail, crab salad, and seafood gumbo.

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Duane Horton and Bill Crawford make the most of the bountiful hunting in Louisiana.

Photo: Charles Warren