I have been making progress figuring this out. Last night got two small bass, one topwater, one on a crystal jerkbait. An improvement since it was clear skies and glass smooth water. 

 

This morning the conditions eased up some. Still clear skies but a slight breeze rippled the water. The sun was low so I fished on the shaded side of the pond. Saw lots of good size bass hanging around bluegill beds. Tried a weightless worm and suspending glide bait. They would check them out but no bites. 

 

Switched to a walking topwater (Ima Skimmer ghost shad) and started killing it. 7 bass, 4 good size ones. All came close to shore near bluegill beds and stumps. 

 

I think the bass were drawn to the vulnerability of a baitfish pinned against the surface. The erratic motion and obscured view got them commit rather then investigate the lure too much and notice it's not right. There has been a lot of fishing pressure recently and it seems bass are hungry and investigate lures but won't commit once they look closely. 

At some point, you will need to move beyond moving baits.  There are times when a bass needs to just stare at a bait for seconds before inhaling.

Given your name im going to assume you fish the fort collins area, there's some hawgs in the ponds around here but they can be really fickle and spooky. Shoot me a pm if you are in the fort collins area and ill help you get things dialed in. All but a few of my 5+ pound fish have come on a jig. 

 

Plastics and jigs are almost exclusively a target based presentation for me around here. Trying to drag baits on the bottom is a crapshoot in most places, especially at Riverbend pond #5. The bass in my profile pic came from the pond I believe you're referring to.

Jika rigged yum crawbug. Try it and your welcome. The weight might get weeds on it but the plastic will stay clean

Glad your getting on some fish!  They're always some great people on here to help out!  If your having a little luck on topwater you might try a pad crasher or popping pad crasher too.  I've had some really good luck on them fishing ponds similar to what you describe.  And your already using braid.  I probably throw the popping one most but they are both good.