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Full Strap & Stringer is a family-owned and operated guide service based in Deville, Louisiana, specializing in waterfowl hunting and fishing trips across the Catahoula Lake region. The operation has been guiding hunts since the early 1970s on both public and private properties, with over a century ...
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Full Strap & Stringer is a family-owned and operated guide service based in Deville, Louisiana, specializing in waterfowl hunting and fishing trips across the Catahoula Lake region. The operation has been guiding hunts since the early 1970s on both public and private properties, with over a century of combined guide experience on the water.
Guided Waterfowl Hunts - Duck hunts over small spreads for Mallards and Pintails - Large water hunts with 2,000-3,000 decoys for mixed bags - Multiple blind locations: Catahoula Lake, cypress brakes, and agricultural fields - Early teal season (September) through migration season (February) - Custom "Blast & Cast" trips combining morning waterfowl hunts with afternoon crappie fishing
Accommodations & Food - Full-service on-site lodging with capacity for up to 50 guests daily - Multiple lodges available - Kitchen serving Cajun and seafood cuisine - Hospitality team: Tiffany Bardwell, Cheryl Soileau, and Abby Deloach handle meals and lodge maintenance - Known for high-quality cookies and home-cooked atmosphere
Group & Custom Options - Family-friendly hunts (kids welcome) - Accessibility accommodations for hunters with disabilities - Groups welcome to bring trained, well-mannered retrievers - Packages customized to maximize your outdoor opportunity
16 active guides including:
| Guide Name | Background | Key Info |
|---|---|---|
| Hunter Soileau | Head Guide/Operations Manager | Started hunting at age 6, running guided hunts since 15, now manages operations |
| Joe Haight | Guide | 13+ years in Central Louisiana, 10+ years hunting Catahoula Lake |
| Richard Graham | Guide | Pineville native, 13-year business owner, 7 years with FS&S |
| Cody Shaw | Guide | 6+ years with FS&S, trains competitive retrievers, hunts with dogs "Duke" and "Django" |
| Shane Smith | Guide | 6+ years guiding, hunts 4-6 states annually, Mossy Oak Pro Staff member |
| Brandon Menard | Guide | Known as "Picasso," trains competitive retrievers professionally |
| Aden Bordelon | Guide | Known as "Tiny," 4+ years with FS&S, also hunts hogs at night |
| Sean Craig | Guide | Pineville native, 3-year-old dog "Rip" with nearly 1,500 retrieves |
| Additional guides | Various | Ashton Points, Neal Plauche, Trent Smith, Damion Brumfield, Evan Knapp, Blade Bordelon, Patrick Chustz, JT Moreau, Jered Cizek Jr. |
All guides are from Louisiana and familiar with local waters, migration patterns, and bird behavior. Many maintain second jobs during off-season or participate in competitive duck calling.
Early Teal Day Hunt Packages (Morning hunts end 10:30 AM, Afternoon hunts begin 3:30 PM) - 4 hunters: $1,200 total or $300/hunter per day - 3 hunters: $975 total or $325/hunter per day - 2 hunters: $750 total or $375/hunter per day
Full-service packages including lodging and meals also available. Call for complete pricing and availability.
"Had an excellent hunt with Blake and his son Hunter! The lodge was very nice and the food was excellent! It was great to see their love for family, clients, and duck hunting. They work very hard to put you on the birds and will hunt until you say uncle." — Colby LaFleur
"Can't say enough good things about this group of people. Mrs. Cheryl was super kind and always accommodating! Mr Blake goes out of the way to assure you're taken care of. The guides are all from LA and work hard to put you on the birds! Most outfitters are setup for the guys but they were sure to be welcoming to the ladies too!" — Skyler Hanna
"Full Strap and Stringer was my first outfitter hunt and it was the most incredible experience I have ever had!! The lodging was beautiful, the food was outstanding, the hospitality was impeccable, and the actual hunt was mind blowing! I'm from New York and we don't have the kind of waterfowl up here that Louisiana has!! Already planning for another hunt and bringing more friends!!!" — Jess Conley
Located in Central Louisiana directly in the Mississippi Flyway migration corridor. Daily migration patterns from September through February provide opportunity to harvest multiple waterfowl species. Approximately 40 minutes from the airport.
The operation was founded on providing first-class waterfowl and angling experiences with "a good heaping dose of southern hospitality." Their tagline: "You'll arrive as a guest and leave as a friend."
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