Lure fishing at this time of year can have many challenges, mainly the abundance of aquatic vegetation that has to be negotiated without constantly snagging up.
I like to use shallow-diving, floating crankbaits, worked above the weed. Try pausing the retrieve now and then and the lure will float up, allowing you to start working it again.
![A selection of crankbaits](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5fd4/d03d/ca79/c8cf/aa9e/0926/4%20(20).jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
A selection of crankbaits
A soft bait, rigged Texas-style, are also worth a go. To add weight, rig it on an offset jighead or with a small bullet weight. Spinnerbaits can also work well, because the hook rides upwards to avoid most snags.