I was out bank fishing today and the water was very clear. And all day i saw bass along the bank no more than 15 feet out in very shallow water? Is this usual?

Oh yeah, theres nothing unusual with what your seeing. Bass will come shallow in protected areas that don't get much wind and receive more direct sunlight. They do this to feed and to soak up some rays. If the bottom is dark it will soak up the light and warm the water the same is true sandy bottoms. As the vegitation starts to come out those fish will spend more and more time there.

Peter