Born and raised in San Francisco California. Grew up saltwater and freshwater fishing alike along California’s coast for striped bass and large mouth bass. Joined the Navy at the age of 21 traveled the world and had the opportunity to fish places like Dubai Thailand Singapore Japan and Hawaii. Still currently active duty and a captain in the panhandle region. Stationed in Pensacola where he is pursuing his passion for fishing in the near shore and inshore waters alike.

Author: Chas Champagne
http://matrixshad.comCapt. Chas Champagne is an avid angler, located in Slidell, LA. Capt. Chas owns and operates Dockside Bait & Tackle and also manufactures his own tackle producing the Matrix Shad fishing lure and the Golden Eye jig heads.