CAPT MIKE GALLO

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RYAN LAMBERT

Born in New Orleans raised in Luling. Ryan Lambert is owner of one of the finest fishing  and hunting lodges in the state(Cajun Fishing Adventures). He has been honing his hunting and fishing skills all of his 52 years in South Louisiana and around the world. He started guiding in 1982 and built the CFA lodge in Buras Louisiana in the year 2000. He and his other 10 guides specialize in inshore saltwater fishing, duck hunting and fly fishing.

Member of Hobie Kayaks Regional Pro Team. Brendan is always looking to help out his fellow kayak fisherman. Whether it's spotting locations or kayak rigging applications he's ready to help. As a founding member of Bayou Coast Kayak Fishing Club, Brendan has been at the forefront of kayak fishing since it took  off in Louisiana. He's coordinated and fished in many tournaments, and when he is not on the water he's busy designing tournament shirts for various kayak fishing clubs through-out the country. He's been consistently at or near the top in every tournament since 2006, and in 2009, placed 1st at PaddlePalooza and Fall-n-Tide, besting over 100 competitors from across the country in both. Brendan also does guided kayak trips on a
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JEFF BRUHL

I was raised in Folsom, Louisiana spending my days hunting and fishing along the Bogue Falaya River. After graduating from Pharmacy school in 1986, my off time was used for fishing. From Grand Isle to the rivers of the Northshore, my love of fishing has only grown over the years. I caught the bass tournament bug after winning a few local events. I have competed in many BASS Central Opens, Federation Nation, and BASS Weekend Series tournament. After Captain Dee Geoghagen turned in an article for me, I have added outdoor writing to my list of duties. With the help of friends like Don Dubuc and Captain Dee, the opportunities in the outdoor world have grown, too. From a membership in the LOWA to my own website, marshbass.com, my love of the fishing has become more than a hobby. Madisonville is my home now. It is close to the Causeway trout and in the middle of some of the best  bass fishing in the country. Add in a few article trips for redfish and trout in the marshes of Louisiana and there is no place like home in the Sportsman Paradise.

JONATHAN SANCHEZ

Phone: 504-232-6227
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Website: Reelexcitementcharters.net

I grew up fishing western and central Louisiana waters. After college, earned my nickname as a successful bass angler, but soon switched to mostly fly fishing. In 1988, I made my first kayak fishing trip while in south Florida, hooked a big snook, and the sport of "puddling" hooked me! Today I give paddle fishing seminars at various events. I'm also past-president of the Federation of Fly Fishers Gulf Council, an FFF certified casting instructor, columnist for Louisiana Sportsman magazine, and webmaster for laflyfish.com. I enjoy life with my wife and three kids - all of whom fish, and swim like fish - at our home in Tigertown. If you've got questions on puddling or flyfishing, please email me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

PETER GIOVENCO

Professional game processor, educator, speaker and bonafide New Orleans celebrity began his career in food services as a fourteen-year old delivery boy. With over thirty years experience as a butcher and department supervisor, Pete found his niche in the game and seafood industry. In south Louisiana where the variety of wild game and seafood is unparalleled.

Peter has appeared on numerous television and radio programs including appearances on Louisiana's top TV station WWL with Frank Davis, and WWL  Radio, Outdoors with Don Dubuc just to name a few. Understandably, Pete is a member of the Louisiana Outdoors Writers Association, and has been subject of a number of local state and national magazine articles. Among Pete's many personal cooking appearances are at Louisiana Hunting & Fishing Day in Baton Rouge and the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. In a contest sponsored by the Louisiana  Nature and Science Center in New Orleans, Pete's nutria sausage won an award presented by Chef Paul Prudmomme. Pete has been working with the Department of Wildlife & Fisheries to find various ways of preparing nutria and encourage the Public to try it, since it is such a clean, low fat healthy meat.

Without a doubt, when it comes to the game and seafood processing industry in Louisiana, no one has more recognition, skill or credibility than Pete Giovenco.

Phone: 504-469-4369
Website: The Deer Depot