So many techniques...so little time.. Remember working 6-8 summers in the gin clear water of August on a small stream many years ago. Out of the pod of fish, there was one 3 salt buck hanging off to the side. Had one 1/8 hammered nickel, first cast not one fish moved, second cast - the big buck had enough and grabbed spoon. This has played out numerous times for me, not only with a spoon but large narly looking jigs work, and the good ol pink worm has same effect for your "reaction" grabs..

Spoons obviously work for pressured fish, but don't forget stagnant fish that are holed up, cold/clear water, and when salmon and steelhead are in the same vicinity.