I don't find chums to be all that willing to hit lures.

Sometimes pulling plugs, straight or with a wrap can be the ticket, but usually they have to be very fresh fish.

I catch a ton every year, almost entirely on one of two things: orange corky with a bit of green yarn, or a pink/white jig under a float.

As with most fish, a little higher water cranks up their bite potential.

If you flyfish, sometimes that's the most effective way to catch 'em.

Spoons or spinners are generally a one way ticket to foul hooked chums.

Good luck.

Todd.