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Haven't been in a number of years but here is what I used to do at McAlpine Dam in Louisville and in front of the spill way at Wold Creek Dam. Mainly fished from a boat. Spinning rod, 6-8 lb line to minimize current drift,
crappie hook with a 8" leader and minnow then barrel swivel then barrel sinker quarter to half oz depending on current.--- or you can just use a quarter oz jig tipped with a minnow or plastic grub. Minnows work best for me as hookups are easier.
Let your rig down to bottom and crank up 6". When you feel a hit open your bail and let the fish run with the bait for 8-15 seconds whatever is working that day--then sweep your rod up. You can also use a 1-2 inch spoon. Weight depending on what it takes to keep your line straight down. In current a 1 oz lead spoon works well.
I would fish in 30' of water a lot at McAlpine and that was the deepest in the area.
If you don't get bites within 5 minutes move a little.
Fishing from the bank I guess the jig would be best to reduce hang ups. Just try to swim it hear the bottom. The best thing to do is watch the people around you and ask the the ones catching fish questions.