What were you fishing with?You really can't go wrong with powerbait,if you let it sit long enough some trout should pick it up.You could try rolling your powerbait up(like a worm)but with a bulge where you small trouble hook would be.Sitting around is tough though,especially if your trying to entertain kids.

Maybe throw a kastmaster or superduper,the gold and red have worked pretty good.Also tipping a minijig with a mealworm and bouncing it on a slow retrive might work.

Hard to tell what those stinkin' trout want,seems to change all the time...good luck next time!

Trev.