I have had good luck running bait divers and plugs flatlined from the bank, well more wading out on top of the slot I was eyeballing and backing it down into the meat. This was fall time, and the water level was modest.... I would say that if there is water you need 10oz of wait to hold your gear down, that it probably isn't something you want to be trying to stick your rod and toes out over, and risk being swept away...