I've started tying a snelled trailer hook as a "stinger" as well. It can be nice when bait fishing if you lose your bait on a missed strike.
I've also had success adding beads and spinners to my rigs. When the river has a little bit of current, the spinners add some nice action to the rigs. I've found that I do get a few more snags when using the spinners and extra hook.
I use a heavy PowerPro braid as a main line, 20lb fluoro as the line to my hooks, and an ~8lb mono line for my weight. I know that it might be a little over the top, but when there are large sturgeon and trophy walleye in the area, I don't want fish to die from snags, and I don't want to lose a memorable fish.
As far as bait, you have to go natural, at least in my experience. Worms, minnows, leeches, sucker meat, shrimp, bacon, etc.
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