see prev posts - basically i have had success here on cland and also at dale. both ultra clear but fish have been caught in clear and stained water. i use the skinny dipper and little dippers rigged on "swim bait heads" or plain jig heads. make sure the shank of the hook is long enough. i use the lemon ice and the bad shad green as far as colors. i have caught largemouth, smallmouth and spots. i prefer using a 6'6" loomis mH rod with 8# flourocarbon. it is really fun to catch them this way!