I hit shallow water early and work my way out deeper as the sun rises...of course I don't leave fish that are biting so if the clouds move in or wind picks up or I have alot of shade I usually stay shallow longer.

Today we had fog, monsoon rain storms followed by clouds and soft rain and then party cloudy. The fish we caught were 5-8ft deep around drops and creek channels on the main lake. We used jigs, C-rigs and cranks. Moved shallow a few times and picked off a fish or two but always went back deeper since the bite was much better.

When it's hot I like the deeper fish on drops, structure, points or anything off the bank. I think the fish are more reliable and IMO...easier to catch...(not easy just easier).

If I am fishing in thick mats of vegetation like down south I do stay shallower and punch those mats....around here i like to flip/pitch some nice trees, bushes or bunched up weeds....anytime I see them.