Lloyd, a lot is dependent on the water temp. Is the temp. rising, or
lowering? Fishing for bass is quite the chess game, therefore, the
nature of your second and third sentences isn't needed.
That being said, what are the bass in your area feeding on? If the fish
are in the shallows, then the very first thing I try anywhere, is a
chartreuse Berkeley rubber worm, Texas rigged. Look for a likely hiding
spot, like a tree downfall, or other structure, toss beyond that point,
and slowly work the worm. If there are shiners, or other such minnows
that they are feeding on, you may try a spinner bait for a few casts.
If the banks are steep, like cliffs, you can vertical jig a spoon, like
a Rattlesnake down the bank.