obey the channel markers and you won't have a problem with shoals. As for LMB, not so easy to find on Couch., their numbers have dwindled, and the smallies have basically taken over. If you have a chart, you shouldn't have any difficulty finding some potential areas. There are some good areas around Chiefs Island, stay on the W,S,or N side, drag tubes (W or Smoke with specks, or Brown crawfish colour)-very slow, spinners (start with B then W). The N channel is good as well, the W side the weeds are thicker, the E side they are thinner and is well suited for tubes. If the bite is slow, go to med. inline spinners. Best times are what I call Breakfast Lunch and Dinner, with evening being the best and it usually starts to pick up around 1800. If you have an opportunity to hook up with misfish...go for it. Most of all, stay safe, have fun, Good luck, and lets see some pics.