I drift fish when I can and float fish when there is no way to drift fish or its too snaggy. Or I float fish when the water conditions are very low and clear.

In your case its all about presentation they just didnt like the way the float fished jig or worm was presented. And they liked the drift gear. I really dont think the eggs had too much to do with it but you never know.

You have to do what it takes to catch fish.