i use a large thill and a couple of 1/8 ounce splits (but i fish with very little current if the waters ripping i would use as heavy a split as I could), circle hooks, and either fresh cut bait, chicken livers, or crawlers i set it so the bait floats about 3 inches off the bottom if it hits a shallow spot or a a brush pile let it sit before getting it unsnagged alot of the time the fish will do it for you hope this helps shoot me back a post if your luck gets better
tight lines
Randy