I use drop shot and tube baits (Calif. approach) a bunch and catch a lot of fish. They are both finesse techniques. Drop shot stays in one place wiggling around while the tube (not the big fat tubes used for pitching/flipping) spiral down like an injured fish. Let it drop to depth pick it up about 6 feet and let it fall - repeat. I learned both from a Calif pro bass fisherman (? Rich Tarbor) about 15 years ago. He was here on a pro teaching seminar with other pros. At that time no one used tubes or drop shot rigs like the Calif guys.