I have done well here off the NW pier dropping large roaches on slip bobbers 8-10 feet down... Have caught bass up to 17 inches and pike to 25 inches over the years... Gonna try drop shotting the lake this year as if I remember correctly, that 7 pounder was caught on a worm... Bass Lake would probably be another to try drop shotting as I have never had any success outta there... These lakes can get so clear that finesse should work well... - BPM