in my travels I often "make" them bite whatever is in my pocket , that said sometimes whatever is in my pocket , they just won't bite , see it frequently in tough conditions, not so much this time of year for sure ,
one thing for certain though, I managed to lose count at 252/254/253 white bass one day using just a hook, a split shot and pc. of white bread wrapper .....such are spring fish for sure ....
was visiting a spot on a river that had a very strong run going on and no jigs and just stood out there amongst them white bass in thigh deep water and cut off bluejeans and went so far as to "try" not to ketch one every cast !