i plan to go up to my lake tomorrow. when i was there on weds.  the water was muddy while the other 2 lakes were clear. it hasn't rained yet so im not sure if it will still be kinda muddy, if it is, what baits should i use? im used to sight fishing, so this will be new. thers lots of lilly pad on this lake on both ends, and the middle is pretty much wide open, remember im fishing from shore. its just a small local lake

i also might as well thow in the weather for tomorrow if it helps at all, High= 72, cloudy with few showers, chance of rain 30%, winds 10-20

With muddy water the fish will be relating to cover better, so you will need to get your bait in the thick of things. Also use some of the bulkier baits that will displace water to help the fish locate the bait. For color go with the darker colors black, purple, and red shad are a couple good colors. Also a chartreuse would be good. If you go with crankbaits use one with a wider wobble.

Fishing from shore...Horny toad across the tops of the lilly pads should do the trick.

I agree with Will, do what he said and you will surely stick a few lips.  Good Luck.

If the lake is normally clear and now it is muddy the bass should be tight to cover because it takes awhile for them to adjust to the muddy conditions. This isn't a bad thing because muddy water bass are easier to catch in my opinion. The main thing to key on is water displacement. You want to use lures that are larger or has a good vibration. Early in the morning I would start off with a buzzbait the switch to either a spinnerbait or crankbait later in the midmorning. Afternoon I would try flipping close to the pads or other vegetation. Most of the fish should stay relatively shallow.