I just remembered something else that seemed to be really effective. It requires a slight change in both gear and tactics but it can be accomplished for relatively cheap. Now you either need a broom stick or a bottom fishing pole. About 15 feet of decoy line (for the broom stick) and a big trebble hook with some pencil lead wrapped around it for extra weight. (If you choose to use the fishing pole a cheap reel from the pawn shop and 50lb braid will work). Just cast into likely holes and wait for them to hit. If you feel the line start to move set the hook (extra hard) and back up quickly to bring the fish to the bank. I see this alot on some of the small rivers I fish for kings but it should work in most places.