The weight of the spoon will dislodge the hooks most of the time. So to sum it up from shallow to deep, don't forget the mid-range fish. They're actually the least pressured since most fishermen beat the banks or fish deep with plastics. If you're more comfortable fishing eight to 14 feet of water then do so. But I'd really like you to try deep jiggin' in the summer, too.
Most bass move out to deeper, more open, water.
The places you need to look will, for the most part, be on the main lake. Treat it like an adventure. Too often we grow up and get into a rut. Don't let this happen to you. Bass fishing is a never-ending process of learning.