Most importantly - BE SAFE. More people get in trouble fishing dams than anywhere else. If you anchor in fast moving water the worst thing you can do is get your rope caught in your prop when trying to retrieve it - you'll be sunk before you can blink.

Also know where the blow out holes are when they release water from a lock - every one of them will have a sign that says to stay back (usually 300 feet).

If your boat is prone to stall be careful getting close to current that acutally pulls you into the dam.

Dams are probably my favorite place to fish but there is a bigger learning curve than fishing anywhere else.

My wife likes to get out and fish with me every now and then too but the dam makes her too nervous so keep that in mind.

Other than that it's tough to beat heavy metal and soft platics. I like spoons and blade baits or heavy jig heads with assorted soft platics when I go the artificial route. Don't be afraid to fish verticle.