If you tend to get hung up in the weeds/rocks etc, then try a slip bobber setup. Use a bobber stop that attaches to your line and can slide through the eyes on your rod. That way you can fish 2 ft to 20ft with no problem (they make a product that you attach to your line that forms a 'blood knot' that is tight enough to hold your bobber in place, yet can be adjusted as desired). This is nice because you can really work more water. Try using worm and egg combos with this.