FISHERY
SPOTLIGHT
By Tyler Brinks
toledo bend reservoir
T oledo Bend Reservoir needs no introduction in the bass fishing world – it ’ s a legendary tournament venue with decades of history . However , this Texas / Louisiana impoundment of the Sabine River deserves a refresher course , as it ’ s been several seasons since the last tour-level event there ( John Murray ’ s Bassmaster Elite Series triumph in 2017 ).
The famed border lake known for its abundance of hearty largemouth will kick off the 2024 Bass Pro Tour season as the host of Stage One Jan . 30-Feb . 4 .
The fishing has gotten better on the massive , 185,000-acre body of water since that last national-level event in 2017 , and Toledo Bend could produce
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