Think about the fish and where they're going to be. Work the logical areas and spend a little more time where the fish should be. If you have a 100-yard stretch with very little cover hit the cover thoroughly and move on. This means that they eat what they kill and do so to survive. This also means that they kill to protect themselves or to show dominance.
Slow baits have that little target area and can make for a very long HOT day.
If the fish need to show dominance then we should give them something to dominate. The only catch is them. Rattling, loud, and even larger flashy baits give the fish a reason to react or dominate the designated area. The water being covered has also increased. The retrieve should be slowed to accommodate the sluggish fish and the colors don't really have to match the forage.