Eggroller ,, I fish for silvers in the same type of setting... very frustrating at times,, try just the oppisite of what you think you should be doing,,, try casting a wiggle wart (pink or orange) and retreive it a good clip you dont want the fish looking at it,, you want him to stop it to see what the hell it is,,,,,, if a silver had hands you would never catch one in the mouth,,,,,, Im willing to bet you will have a hook up doing this...... good luck..... stick with the 12 lb (maxima??) let me know???