Hard substrate (what CCA calls a reef) is not useless, it's just nowhere near as valuable as living oyster reefs. From the perspective of ecosystem benefits (more fish), it is not particularly important where they put it, but it does tend to be better to put hard substrate some distance from other similar hard substrate. A bit of hard substrate in a huge expanse of soft bottom is better than other places.
Personally I am more concerned with the ecosystem benefits (more fish) than in concentrating the existing fish so they are easier pickings for anglers. I think the WLF biologists also take a similar view when choosing locations for new areas of hard substrate. More fish is a better outcome than simply gathering the existing fish in one spot for quick, easy catches. There are plenty of fish in big lake for those who figure out how to catch them in a wide variety of weather conditions and times of year.
The job of WLF and CCA is to ensure plenty of fish. Don't expect them to make them easier for you to catch.
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