Hey guys -- I have a buddy headed to the DFW area at the end of the month.  He's looking to take a buddy to some banks and do some fishing, no boats or anything just some fun fishing.  It looks like there should be some good places to pick up some bites along the Trinity in some of the parks.  Does anyone have any better suggestions?  

Wow, I'm kind of surprised that no one had any suggestions.

Don't know if this is too late but.....mucho community and park ponds around that have great fishing.  Pretty much bass in every pond around.  Have him get on Google Earth and look around the area he will be visiting to see what he can find.  Then drive to a few of the ponds and give them a look.  If there are no signs saying for property owners only then give it a try.  They will be on beds in ponds in the next couple of weeks.  If you can give a more exact area he will be in I can help more.

Years ago I lived in Indiana and I was "boatless". I discovered that a good pair of neoprene waders gave me all kinds of opportunities and got me far enough away from the shore that my casting options were greater. I still do some wading for smallmouth bass in these Ozark streams, but I caught lots of crappie and LM bass with waders on lakes years ago. Even cheap, knee-high rubber boots can get you out into the winter waters a little. Good luck!