Louisiana Cast & Blast

A true sportsman’s paradise—Grosse Savanne Lodge in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Guest Sue Volarich hooks a largemouth bass during a morning fishing excursion with her guide.

Ryan Crimmins reels in a redfish during a morning fishing trip on the marsh.

The marshes of Louisiana prove to be one of the finest places in the world to fish as Jamie Walker snags a redfish.

Kyle Edmiston and Barry Guinn celebrate catching their limit on the marsh.

Marion Fox and Michael Stafford enjoy cocktails before a special dinner with chef John Folse.

Dinner host Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser with Lula co-owner and distiller Bear Caffery.

Chef John Folse in the kitchen with the signature entree of the night, Lula Rum–marinated tenderloin of wild boar stuffed with wild boar sausage on sauce forestière with stone-ground blue-corn grits and smothered Louisiana greens.

Sunrise from the duck blind on opening day of teal season.

Bob Harlin and Ben Weber after a successful morning duck hunt.

Retriever Doc is excited for the beginning of the duck-hunting season.

Ryan Crimmins and Jamie Walker ride in from the hunt.