Time for a tactics change bro!
I used to sight fish for them using a light spinning rod, #6 Silver Thread monofilament line & a white Crappie jig.
I've also caught them this way with my 8 wt flyrod & floating line with a 10' leader & a dark nymph size #10 hook.
All along the urban areas of Lake "O" have many creeks & marinas where the fish come to spawn & feed.
Once they get into the shallows, you'll see pods of fish cruising about, as the day warms up, they seem to feed more.
The trick is to single out an individual & cast far enough ahead of the fish that the jig /fly will drop in front of his path. I've even had fish turn on a slightly short cast & whack the fly as it began sinking beside it. It is a rush to see 'em hit & a decent "tug-o-war" too.
Some guys that do the "carp thing" have been using weird candies for bottom fishing,eg:gummy bears, marshmallow bananas or strawberries,etc.
Even luncheon meat works & for catfish too .
Fish on, but find them visually before you park your butt on a rock & wait for them.