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Oilfield Trashmaster Classic - Fishing Game Plan (Best Spots, Times & Strategy)

Tournament Game Plan

Oilfield Trashmaster Classic

Sam Rayburn Reservoir, TX • Oct 23, 2026

Calculating tide, solunar, species, and wind scores…

Every tournament day is different.

Tournament success starts with today's conditions — not yesterday's. This personalized Tournament Game Plan analyzes today's tide, wind, solunar activity, tournament hours, local fishing structure, and target species to recommend where to start, when to move, and how to maximize your time on the water.

⬇️ Scroll down for today's Best Starting Spot and Suggested Tournament Rotation.

✅ Best Starting Spot

Sam Rayburn - Harvey Creek geo: 31.21371,-94.3226
Score: 78/100 — Approx. 1.3 nm from launch

Why This Spot Is Ranked #1 Today:
Structures: shoreline, channel, other | Species: bass

Recommended lures:
Hack Attack Jig (Amazon)
Swimbait Jighead (Amazon)
Roboworm Straight Tail (Amazon)

Notes:
Mid-lake creek system near Cassels-Boykin. Target timber, creek-channel edges, hydrilla and depth changes.

🔁 Suggested Tournament Rotation

  1. Sam Rayburn - Harvey Creek (geo = 31.21371,-94.3226)
    Why ranked here today:
    • ✓ Good match for target species: bass.
    • ✓ Close run from launch, which helps preserve fishing time.
    — Approx. 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM
    Score: 78/100 — ~ 1.3 nm from launch
    Structures: shoreline, channel, other | Species: bass
    Recommended lures:
    Hack Attack Jig (Amazon)
    Swimbait Jighead (Amazon)
    Roboworm Straight Tail (Amazon)
  2. Sam Rayburn - Pophers Creek (geo = 31.2003333,-94.37)
    Why ranked here today:
    • ✓ Good match for target species: bass.
    • ✓ Close run from launch, which helps preserve fishing time.
    — Approx. 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Score: 78/100 — ~ 1.3 nm from launch
    Structures: shoreline, channel, flats, other | Species: bass
    Recommended lures:
    Hack Attack Jig (Amazon)
    Swimbait Jighead (Amazon)
    Roboworm Straight Tail (Amazon)
  3. Sam Rayburn - Hanks Creek (geo = 31.26812,-94.39908)
    Why ranked here today:
    • ✓ Good match for target species: bass.
    • ✓ Close run from launch, which helps preserve fishing time.
    — Approx. 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Score: 71/100 — ~ 4.3 nm from launch
    Structures: shoreline, channel, other | Species: bass
    Recommended lures:
    Hack Attack Jig (Amazon)
    Swimbait Jighead (Amazon)
    Roboworm Straight Tail (Amazon)
  4. Sam Rayburn - Peckerwood Point (geo = 31.187,-94.301)
    Why ranked here today:
    • ✓ Good match for target species: bass.
    • ✓ Close run from launch, which helps preserve fishing time.
    — Approx. 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Score: 70/100 — ~ 2.8 nm from launch
    Structures: shoreline, channel, other | Species: bass
    Recommended lures:
    Hack Attack Jig (Amazon)
    Swimbait Jighead (Amazon)
    Carolina Rig (Amazon)

Times are approximate based on the selected fishing window and top-ranked spots. Adjust on the water as conditions change.

🗺 Rotation Map

📋 Complete Spot Rankings

  1. Sam Rayburn - Harvey Creek
    geo: 31.21371,-94.3226
    Score: 78/100 — ~ 1.3 nm from launch
    Structures: shoreline, channel, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 31.21371, -94.3226
    Recommended lures:
    Hack Attack Jig (Amazon)
    Swimbait Jighead (Amazon)
    Roboworm Straight Tail (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Mid-lake creek system near Cassels-Boykin. Target timber, creek-channel edges, hydrilla and depth changes.
  2. Sam Rayburn - Pophers Creek
    geo: 31.2003333,-94.37
    Score: 78/100 — ~ 1.3 nm from launch
    Structures: shoreline, channel, flats, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 31.2003333, -94.37
    Recommended lures:
    Hack Attack Jig (Amazon)
    Swimbait Jighead (Amazon)
    Roboworm Straight Tail (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Productive mid-lake creek area near Cassels-Boykin. Fish creek channels, timber, vegetation and nearby drops.
  3. Sam Rayburn - Hanks Creek
    geo: 31.26812,-94.39908
    Score: 71/100 — ~ 4.3 nm from launch
    Structures: shoreline, channel, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 31.26812, -94.39908
    Recommended lures:
    Hack Attack Jig (Amazon)
    Swimbait Jighead (Amazon)
    Roboworm Straight Tail (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Upper-mid lake creek arm. Target timber, channel bends, laydowns and shallow cover.
  4. Sam Rayburn - Peckerwood Point
    geo: 31.187,-94.301
    Score: 70/100 — ~ 2.8 nm from launch
    Structures: shoreline, channel, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 31.187, -94.301
    Recommended lures:
    Hack Attack Jig (Amazon)
    Swimbait Jighead (Amazon)
    Carolina Rig (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Established mid-lake point area. Fish vegetation edges, timber transitions and drops off the point.
  5. Sam Rayburn - Caney Creek
    geo: 31.1354,-94.25561
    Score: 62/100 — ~ 6.5 nm from launch
    Structures: shoreline, channel, flats, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 31.1354, -94.25561
    Recommended lures:
    Hack Attack Jig (Amazon)
    Swimbait Jighead (Amazon)
    Roboworm Straight Tail (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Major mid-lake creek arm. Target creek-channel edges, vegetation transitions, timber and nearby spawning flats.
  6. Sam Rayburn - Rocky Creek / Veach Basin
    geo: 31.1995,-94.175
    Score: 62/100 — ~ 8.9 nm from launch
    Structures: shoreline, channel, flats, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 31.1995, -94.175
    Recommended lures:
    Hack Attack Jig (Amazon)
    Swimbait Jighead (Amazon)
    Roboworm Straight Tail (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Creek entering Veach Basin. Fish channel bends, vegetation edges and nearby timber.
  7. Sam Rayburn - Sandy Creek / Atoyac
    geo: 31.3258333,-94.3263333
    Score: 62/100 — ~ 7.0 nm from launch
    Structures: shoreline, channel, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 31.3258333, -94.3263333
    Recommended lures:
    Hack Attack Jig (Amazon)
    Swimbait Jighead (Amazon)
    Roboworm Straight Tail (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Upper-lake creek and river-transition area. Fish channel edges, timber and current-related structure.
  8. Sam Rayburn - Community Hole
    geo: 31.1986667,-94.3011667
    Score: 61/100 — ~ 2.5 nm from launch
    Structures: channel, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 31.1986667, -94.3011667
    Recommended lures:
    Hack Attack Jig (Amazon)
    Swimbait Jighead (Amazon)
    Carolina Rig (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Traditional mid-lake deeper-water area. Target depth changes, timber and nearby channel structure.
  9. Sam Rayburn - Shirley Creek
    geo: 31.30942,-94.37302
    Score: 60/100 — ~ 6.1 nm from launch
    Structures: shoreline, channel, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 31.30942, -94.37302
    Recommended lures:
    Hack Attack Jig (Amazon)
    Swimbait Jighead (Amazon)
    Roboworm Straight Tail (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Upper-lake creek arm with timber and shoreline cover. Good area for channel-oriented bass movement.
  10. Sam Rayburn - Veach Basin
    geo: 31.176,-94.2096667
    Score: 59/100 — ~ 7.4 nm from launch
    Structures: shoreline, channel, flats, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 31.176, -94.2096667
    Recommended lures:
    Swimbait Jighead (Amazon)
    Carolina Rig (Amazon)
    Hack Attack Jig (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Classic mid-lake tournament area. Focus on vegetation edges, creek channels, points and transitions into deeper water.
  11. Sam Rayburn - Buck Bay
    geo: 31.1933333,-94.0615
    Score: 52/100 — ~ 14.7 nm from launch
    Structures: shoreline, channel, flats, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 31.1933333, -94.0615
    Recommended lures:
    Scottsboro Swimbait (Amazon)
    Roboworm Straight Tail (Amazon)
    Texas Rig (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Lower-lake bay known for shallow vegetation and bass staging areas. Target grass edges and nearby drains/channels.
  12. Sam Rayburn - Five Fingers
    geo: 31.12935,-94.11796
    Score: 50/100 — ~ 12.7 nm from launch
    Structures: shoreline, channel, flats, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 31.12935, -94.11796
    Recommended lures:
    Carolina Rig (Amazon)
    Hack Attack Jig (Amazon)
    Swimbait Jighead (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Popular lower-to-mid-lake bass area. Fish points, submerged vegetation, channel edges and nearby flats.
  13. Sam Rayburn - Ayish Bayou / Highway 83
    geo: 31.26591,-94.1116
    Score: 50/100 — ~ 12.5 nm from launch
    Structures: shoreline, channel, flats, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 31.26591, -94.1116
    Recommended lures:
    Hack Attack Jig (Amazon)
    Swimbait Jighead (Amazon)
    Roboworm Straight Tail (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Large eastern tributary arm. Target channel swings, timber, flats and vegetation transitions.
  14. Sam Rayburn - Coleman Bay
    geo: 31.1435,-94.1636667
    Score: 49/100 — ~ 10.3 nm from launch
    Structures: shoreline, flats, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 31.1435, -94.1636667
    Recommended lures:
    Roboworm Straight Tail (Amazon)
    Swimbait Jighead (Amazon)
    Hack Attack Jig (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Protected bay with vegetation-oriented bass habitat. Fish grass edges, flats and nearby points.
  15. Sam Rayburn - Mill Creek
    geo: 31.14974,-94.00761
    Score: 37/100 — ~ 17.8 nm from launch
    Structures: shoreline, channel, flats, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 31.14974, -94.00761
    Recommended lures:
    Hack Attack Jig (Amazon)
    Swimbait Jighead (Amazon)
    Roboworm Straight Tail (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Eastern lower-lake creek arm. Target creek-channel edges, vegetation, timber and adjacent flats.
  16. Sam Rayburn - Needmore Point
    geo: 31.135,-94.0511667
    Score: 33/100 — ~ 15.9 nm from launch
    Structures: shoreline, channel, flats, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 31.135, -94.0511667
    Recommended lures:
    Carolina Rig (Amazon)
    Hack Attack Jig (Amazon)
    Swimbait Jighead (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Lower-lake point with nearby flats and deeper-water access. Productive as a staging and feeding area.

🎒 Gear for This Tournament Gameplan

These lures cover every recommended presentation in today’s plan:

🌊 Tournament Day Conditions - Tide & Solunar Outlook

🌙 Solunar Activity
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💨 Wind Information:
Summary: Wind unavailable
Note:
NWS: Sunny

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Location: 31.211, -94.347

Date: 2026-10-23 — Lines in: 06:00–14:00

Use these windows with the ranked spot rotation below. Best tournament starts usually happen where moving tide overlaps bait, structure, and a solunar major/minor period.

Target species: bass

Spot radius: 35.0 nm from tournament location.

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