1) Find a point which provides convenience and appropriate access
2) Research "Carolina Rig"
3) Research and obtain a "worm blower"
4) Know the Palomar and Trilene knot (dependent upon braid or mono)
5) Wing this shit "out there", allow to hit bottom, reel up slack, prop up rod; adjust line belly. (If no wind/current, I open bail after everything is settled. In the tailrace, don't throw out more than 30 ft and lock the bail. What's good is one can use a heavy assed bbl or no-roll sinker; allowing for distant casts and less distance as light fades. The only felt resistance is the hook, line and bbl swivel.
This is effective for everything on the planet from shore with logical modification. Don't employ a leader too long as to make your cast a whirling clown show. This works; have patience.