Projo Fishing: HotBytes

Paul Hendrick, a former Rhode Islander, has just graduated from law school, and he's doing some work as a deck hand in New Orleans where he now lives. Whenever he can, Paul hosts friends from Rhode Island on fishing trips.

The man is so enthusiatic about fishing in Louisiana, he could go to work for the state's tourism office.

"I understand your blog's focus is on the Rhode Island fishing scene, but would love to find a way to highlight the great fishing Louisiana has to offer," he writes in an e-mail.

"While nearly three years have passed since Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast, the recovery still has a long way to go. Louisiana's great, year-round fishing is not only a form of outdoor therapy for locals who are rebuilding their homes and lives, but a relatively inexpensive and action-packed trip for Rhode Island anglers.

"If you know anyone considering a fishing vacation, please tell them about Louisiana. From inshore trips targeting speckled trout and redfish to quick offshore runs for tuna, marlin, wahoo, and mahi, Louisiana has it all (not to mention New Orleans' great food). Please do not hesitate to pass along my phone number or e-mail address to anyone with questions.

"The fish in these pictures were caught approximately 30 miles out of Venice, La. in the Gulf of Mexico. The first is a mako shark (released at the boat). The second is of yellowfin tuna and red snapper (released at the grill). The third is also of yellowfin tuna."

In the third photo, Paul is the angler in the center.

His e-mail address is: paul.jeffrey.hendrick@gmail.com

 Tags  fishing Louisiana mako Rhode Island saltwater snapper yellowfin tuna

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