Sam,Glad you had the opportunity to live in this wonderful area. You are right, its amazing of all the lakes we have to choose from within a short distance. I live 9 miles from Lake Tyler, still a good lake, till they kill off the grass, and I fish it alot, especially at night. Im 17 miles from Lake Palenstine & 47 milles from “AWSOME” Lake Fork, which is my favorite. We have 3 power plant lakes that get beat up through the winter from all the clubs, local (East Texas) & metro (Dallas & Shreveport). Im one of those that beat it up also, so Im not complaining, just glad we have them. Plus, we have so many more lakes, cant mention them all. If your ever in the area give me a shout and well go wet a line. Wyatt