I haven't take my boat out in a while, but deep water in Mooringsport or Uncertain,TX may be the ticket on Caddo. I saw good reports catches on Bistineau a month or so ago, but I don't know anything about that lake. Haven't bought a sticker for Cypress in a while, in front of the launch off Parks Rd is a deep bowl and there is usually a crowd there when they are biting.

You've probably caught more fish with your brother than I ever have, so I'm not sure I'm providing any beneficial information. Regardless, I hope you find some fish, and glad to hear Markham is doing well.