One such angler is Larry Metzger, the Manager of the Dallas Orvis store. According to Metzger, the key to angling success from shore is location. When deciding on an area to fish, Metzger first considers the seasonal location of the species he's targeting. The Dallas fly angler begins his search by studying a detailed map of the impoundment he plans to fish. Metzger looks for areas with a variety of water depth and ample cover, as well as good access.
Access is indeed the key.
In Texas, many of the better areas to fish are bordered by private land. Still most impoundments, large or small, offer some shore access. Reservoirs bordered by federal, state and municipal parks, preserves and forest offer bank anglers access to a great variety of water. On these reservoirs, bank anglers often have a choice between fishing the deep, clear main lake water or the stained, cover-filled water of major tributaries. Typically, reservoirs built by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers offer the best shore access.