I love to fish Green Lakes State Park in Central New York. The lake there has about 15 ft visibility (CRAZY, RIGHT?) and is home to VERY finicky, yet large bass. There seem to be two types of bass here; ones that cruise the shoreline looking for a meal, and those settled on lay downs along the shore. The settled bass seem to be much more active, but harder to find. I fish exclusively from shore, as no boats are allowed. Any suggestions for lures or techniques?

I regularly fish gin clear water and no matter how you slice it, it is tough.

 

My best bait by far has been a Chatterbait style lure with at 4" Yamamoto Swim Senko as the trailer.

 

I fish it on Sugoi fluorocarbon line.

 

I try to make long accurate casts and fish the bait with a quick retrieve.