First, lose the rod and reel. Then:
... rig up a short telescopic rod/whip about 8 to 10 feet long with a sensitive tip. The rig usually starts with a small 0.3- to 1.0-gram float, 2- to 3-pound-test monofilament line, No. 18 to No. 22 hooks, and tiny No. 10 size split shots to balance the fishing float.
"This rig is superior to any other methods to catch panfish or rough fish near the shoreline at your neighborhood pond or lake," Agh said. "Where legal (check your local regulations) attract the fish by lightly chumming with some particles, such as oat powder, breadcrumbs or fish meal. Be thoughtful and creative and vary color, scent, density, weight, taste, stickiness, nutritional content and pH levels. For hook-bait, spikes/maggots, redworms, fresh bread and sweetcorn all work fine to catch small and even a few big fish."
This is Micro-Fishing: Big Interest in Tiny Fish
I have used this method for years. It works!