i fish toledo bend, and have never left the willow oak / six mile area. can anyone tell me what im really missing out on? i have caught plenty of fish there for many years. is there any reason to really venture any farther? any other good areas? if so please let me know. i dont have a map i just go by sight and memory. dont really know proper names of coves and such. highline cove,  cannons cove, any others? Also when i fish Rayburn i never go west of five fingers. farmers, needmore point, and buck bay have always done fine. is there any reason to go to black forest or harvey creek?

Well, everything I've heard this year is that Indian Mounds has really been off. Why limit yourself?

If you are fishing memories you are not getting your moneys worth. Different areas of the lake will be "Hot" at certain times due to situations that happen.  Get a map and go see what is out there. Could make a difference in a lot of trips.

Rayburn:

I agree you are fishing some great areas on this lake. What happens when you show up and there are 40 boats due to several tournaments covering your areas?  You will catch plenty of fish where you are fishing, but there are lots of tournaments won within site of the 147 bridge. The Black Forrest, Indian Creek, Harvey Creek, areas as well as Caney, Veach,  & Coleman Bay areas are loaded also. There will come a time due to pressure, wind, etc. that you will wish you had taken the time to familiarize yourself with a few of these areas.

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