Those methods obviouly work; I usually try them first. But does anybody try this cold clear water method? - I use stealth to wade out well above the holding water and slowly work a small size 50 dark green metalic Hot Shot (well tuned, thin line to get it deeper, super sharp hook, and crawfish/anise scent) down thru the fish. If I see fish with with the help of sunglases I will let it hover and pester them for bit. When the water is too slow to get a good back down or hvering action, it will work well casted/drifted to the lower end of a hole and slowly reeled up thru the fish. This little deadly setup (I call it the 'Green Machine') gets them out of their lethergy and on the chew. They don't strike it as hard in water temps down into the 30's, but they do bite it. Try other brands and patterns of small plugs during these conditions. - Steve Hanson (RT)