I've got a go-to bait that has always seemed to work wonders when the water was low and/or clear, but especially clear.. SENKO, SENKO, SENKO! Just like how when the water gets clear, you want to pick a more subdued color? I also go with a more subdued presentation. I wouldnt even waste my time to tie on a crankbait when the water is crystal clear. I've found the bass want something that's just much more subtle, and nothing works better, at least in my experience, than a senko fished very slow, and often just dead-sticked through the current.

I fished a section of the Elkhorn yesterday for 6 hours, the water was on the low side, and on the clear side. I tore them up with a dark green and white Senko. Caught at least 15 smallies, 3 of which broke 16 inches. I'd cast it out, twitch it a couple of times, let it drift for a little bit, twitch it a couple more times, let it drift some more. More often than not, the bit would come during the drift. Just have to make sure to watch your line for the *tap*. I use braid with a fluorocarbon leader so that I have that added sensitivity for those light taps you get.