Shoreline/Shallow water fishing

[rob]

Hey guys... I'm pretty much a novice when it comes to fishing. Been doing it all my life but only recently have I really been doing it a lot and started paying attention to different types of tackle and really understanding things more.

My question is what would you guys suggest as the best way to fish from shore in pretty shallow water? Working two jobs and still fixing up my friend's boat, so I typically only get to stop on the way home for an hour. The lake I usually fish (besides Monksville, where I've had no luck from shore) is extremely weedy and shallow as far as I can see.

I was able to find an area where I can get to some deeper water but the water is crystal clear there and there's absolutely no cover.

I've stopped at different spots probably 10 times in the past month and haven't caught a thing. I'm really struggling getting any action. No bites or anything. I've caught fish in these spots before but typically in the fall.

Again, I'm pretty much a novice so I know that as far as technique and what not I suck. I've tried worm fishing with a texas rig cause that's pretty much all I've ever known. I've tried spinner baits, bouncing them off the bottom, twitching them...Haven't tried the top water stuff yet cause I typically can only stop when the sun is still high and there's no cover like I said.

I understand my conditions are pretty crappy and I have no idea what I'm doing, but any tips on lures/plastics whatever to try or any other tricks would be appreciated.