This is all my opinion and what I do , not saying ur doing it wrong or anything and I'm just throwing out ideas for u, not trying to be the expert, I got skunked today anyway
1) how pressured is the lake? Do they see these lures all the time?
2) Keep in mind u mention it's very clear and you can see them. Try wearing dark clothes and literally creep up. I fish clear ponds all the time and it's crucial you do this.
3) Ur baits got to be quite hitting the water more so than usual. You need to have some ability to pitch and definitely casting with accuracy. Usually I'm always pitching/flipping a pond and avoiding long casts unless it's my frog.
3a) throw the frog into trees and bushes and make him fall gently (especially overhanging trees)
- walking the frog is almost a must in open water between grass "beds"
4) If ur using braid make sure it's very small diameter and as clear as u can get it .
5) I'd suggest a finesse jig (Eakins specifically)
6) work the pond quickly until something ques you in on where, what they are hitting. Every detail.
7) I always move if i snag and brake branches or something. May sound crazy but pond fish are much more finicky. That's why it's rare to see giant bass pulled from public ponds (assuming they are there).
8) My my most successful pond fishing comes at night time, dead quiet. Just very dim light on the water, dont play music, don't smoke near you gear. It all sounds anal and insane but I'm only saying what I try to do and avoid. And it's worked for myself
9) use google earth and u can tell where deeper parts are located.
10) Be confident, I promise u Will get a good one with persistence.