I have two prefered methods of catching bream that does not use "live" bait. You mentioned you do not want to use a spinner but, I love to explore with a roostertail. I cast a 1/16th once black in clear water. I like pumpkinseed too.
When I know they are spawning, I also use a "micro" jig under a weighted cork 2' deep or less. Again, my prefered colors are black or anything brown. At times I have done well with other brighter colors though.
Where you fishing at? Here in central Arkansas it is time to be worrying about those red ears on the flats. The weighted cork method does well.
DP
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