So I've been stumped from the bank here lately at the neighborhood pond, so I'm itching to catch some fish. My dad and I were thinking about heading up to Lanier to get out on the water. I'll be fishing from a runabout so no trolling motor or fish/depth finder.

Conditions will be clear with 50 degree water. High of 37.

My plan is to try jigging spoons off of steep cliffs/in creek channels on the North side of the lake trying to guesstimate depth based on fall to around 30 ft. I'll also work shore structure and known cover with jigs. Rat-L-traps and spinnerbaits could make an appearance around docks or wood cover. Any other ideas?

Haven't been to Lanier in a little bit, but my tournament partner for the BFL's lives on the lake and he has been saying that all the big fish are coming on the jerkbait.  Try the Spro McStick jerkbait.  It's what he's been throwing.  Since the water has really cooled off, you might need to have some longer pauses to get em to bite, especially since we just had this big front blow through.  If the long pause doesn't work, start ripping that bait hard and try for a reaction strike. 

Good luck man  8-)

carburetor was gunked up. Tried from the shore and my dock, but couldn't get into deep enough water. Mostly threw a jig, but gave a jerkbait a try. no luck with either but couldn't get cover deeper than 5-6 ft deep from the shore. It was better than watching today's bowls I suppose.