How to Beat August Heat

     August is certainly not one of my favorite months.   We seem to get tons of rain this time of year, water temps are at year round highs making the fish lethargic and most off all we have our eyes pealed on the tropics during this time.  There definitely is fish to be…

Take a Kid Fishing

One of the most enjoyable experiences in a parent’s life is sharing the bond with your child through an outdoor activity. Here at MatrixShad.com we obviously fish almost everyday naturally making our outdoor experiences predominantly fishing trips. For most parents out there that may not be the case but it very well may be a…

Magical May

Magical May After a brutal start to April’s weather May is setting up perfectly.  Another year with the spillway staying closed and the Pearl River under control is keeping the waters of Pontchartrain clean and the specks are loving it.  The trestle run was solid but coming to an end.  The trout are starting to…

Start of a New Year

A new year of fishing Louisiana.  2021 was far from a cake walk with a lot of adversity for our lovely state.  Let’s hope 2022 can bring some easier times for the boot. As far on what yo expect for fishing to begin the the year will all depend on how cold of a winter…

November Numbers

November is the time of year you can really put some numbers of fish in the boat. Wether it’s bass, reds or trout it doesn’t matter. This is hands down the best time of year to catch fish. I like to do what the weather tells me. If its calm and nice I like to…

“Spawning Season”

Wether your are targeting bass or crappie or speckled trout, there is not any better time than right now to get a nice wall piece for your significant other to have to look at over the fire place. Here at MatrixShad.com our favorite species to target right now for a trophy fish is the speckled…