On the lakes I've been fishing the past couple weeks, the fish are apparently in a transition phase, and the majority of the fish I would say are in a post-spawn phase with a few late spawning males guarding some remaining beds. For the past few trips, I haven't been able to catch them on anything except 1/8oz spot remover and either a finesse or trick worm, or a 4" tiki stick. Not getting any action at all on topwaters, spinnerbaits, crankbaits (reaction baits).

We have water surface temps that are in the low-mid 70's, stained water with about 2-3 ft. visibility, and very little natural cover. The main cover is boat docks, and the occasional laydown log. Most all of the fish I've caught recently have been in 8-12 ft of water that is adjacent to some deeper water (20-30 ft), and the dropoffs are semi-steep. The bait almost never gets hit on the initial fall, most hits occur Also, there is not very much action at all except during the low light periods first thing in the morning and from dusk 'til midnight.

I'm quite confident I can catch a few throwing the spot remover and finesse worm rig, but I'd like to expand that to some other presentations. What would you suggest?

here's one suggestion..........Try a 4 or 5 inch Senko wacky rigged. I have noticed that this will catch fish in even the toughest conditions....... ;D ;D ;D

T-rigging the Senko weightless also works well.

If you are fishing for largemouth bass, Micro Munch Tackle 4 1/2" El Gordo Tube, black neon. I fish it T-rigged, 1/8-1/4 oz weight and a bead, unpegged.

If your primary target is smallmouth and Kentucky bass, Mizmo 3 1/2" tubes, Kent's Classic (squash green). I usually fish these with a traditional insereted jig head. I have also been having good luck with the GYCB 4" single tail Hula Grub which is being discontinued and on sale for $2.98 (10 pack).