The other thing is you didnt mention what types of weeds. Hard weeds with nice defined edges, weeds with clean holes, slimy weeds, weeds that grow 4 feet off the bottom, etc.

If they are non-slimy and hard with well defined edges and clean holes, fish both the breaks and holes with a texas rigged drop shot, I use a size 1 gamakatsu g-lock hook paired with a straight tail roboworm (3/8 oz weight is standard), pick your favorite color it probably doesnt matter much. You can pitch the dropshot into holes with this get up. Also, on the wedge edges, you will without a doubt hit weed clumps, and this get up will come through nicely. I usely get bit right next to the clumps. Keep messing with the leader length until you find something that works, I usually start at 4 inches, then move up. With weeds that grow off the bottom 3 or 4 feet, well, make a 4 or 5 foot leader. I dont know how deep your lake is but dont be afraid to fish deep, you just have to get it in your head that the fish are well off the bank. Just cast out (this isnt a vertical only thing), and slowly drag the weight back to the boat keeping weight on bottom. Dont be afraid to just let the rig sit for extended periods, the fish will come right up and eat it.

This time of year, there is no reason you shouldnt be able to catch fish with a drop shot, you just gotta give the technique time, and give yourself time to figure out the subtleties and gain confidence in it. Let us know how it works out for you.