Here's what's worked for me this year....
First, get away from everyone. I like to get in a nice quiet area. IF you are fishing with others, they need to be quiet.
Second, find some rock. It seems that I have done much better when I am fishing over a rocky bottom.
Zebra muscles are a plus. Bounce a swedish pimple on bottom, when the whites show up - jiggle the rod, no large erratic moves.
Hope this helps,
Wiener