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Cast and Blast

In partnership with Visit Lake Charles, G&G hosted its eighth annual Cast and Blast at Grosse Savanne Lodge in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The weekend included two guided fishing trips for redfish, flounder, and trophy bass, as well as two morning hunts on the opening weekend of teal season. Guests enjoyed gourmet game dinners crafted by Grosse Savanne’s head chef, Matt Whitney, showcasing the region’s signature flavors.

Thank you to our partners:
Visit Lake Charles
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September 30, 2025

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Grosse Savanne Lodge welcomes guests.

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Grosse Savanne Lodge welcomes guests.

Photo: Harrison Beckwith

Rocklan Lawrence shows off his catch.

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Rocklan Lawrence shows off his catch.

Photo: Harrison Beckwith

A beautiful Louisiana redfish.

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A beautiful Louisiana redfish.

Photo: Harrison Beckwith

Kyle Edmiston, president and CEO of Visit Lake Charles, reels in a prize redfish.

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Kyle Edmiston, president and CEO of Visit Lake Charles, reels in a prize redfish.

Photo: Harrison Beckwith

Braised alligator leg with panko crusted rice and brown sugar mushroom gravy.

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Braised alligator leg with panko crusted rice and brown sugar mushroom gravy.

Photo: Harrison Beckwith

Saturday morning—the opening day of teal season.

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Saturday morning—the opening day of teal season.

Photo: Harrison Beckwith

Guests call in the teal over a gorgeous sunrise.

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Guests call in the teal over a gorgeous sunrise.

Photo: Harrison Beckwith

A retriever awaits in the blind.

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A retriever awaits in the blind.

Photo: Harrison Beckwith

Chef Whitney leads guests through the finale dinner menu.

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Chef Whitney leads guests through the finale dinner menu.

Photo: Harrison Beckwith

Surf and Turf: fried soft shell crab, fontina caper sauce, and crawfish dressing.

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Surf and Turf: fried soft shell crab, fontina caper sauce, and crawfish dressing.

Photo: Harrison Beckwith

The Louisiana rice fields at dawn.

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The Louisiana rice fields at dawn.

Photo: Harrison Beckwith

Jay Lakford and Carl Breeden with their bounty.

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Jay Lakford and Carl Breeden with their bounty.

Photo: Harrison Beckwith

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