·        Using two lures on one line:  If you’re fishing in deep, clear water you may want to put two lures on one line.  This is particularly good if you want to make a “vertical” presentation.  You’ll want to use a bell sinker as the weight for added impact.  Make sure that you tie two hooks onto the fishing line a few feet apart from one another.

·        Using a small spinner:  There will be times when you want to attract fish by using sound and sight.  At these times a small spinning blade is your best bet.  Attach a small spinner to the end of a light weighted jig.  This can be a very effective technique in colder waters.

·        Two-handed pitch cast:  When you’re fishing in close quarters you might want to try a two-handed pitch cast.  Holding the lure in your left hand, pull on your rod so that you bring the tip down just a bit.  Give the rod a small tip flex and then swing up the tip at the same time that you let go of the lure.  You should find that the lure moves in a low movement towards your target area

·        Minnow-shaped plugs:  Try fishing with a small minnow-shaped plug which will float above the bottom and will dart just like a fish when you twitch the line.