The water dictates your choice of weapon. Fast, broken water is perfect for spinners. The blade shape varies the depth and you will want a few to ride high and a few to tick the rocks. Slower, deeper holes are perfect for spoons. You can make a spoon dance, settle it on the bottom, or use a steady, rhythmic retrieve.
Spoons work well in fast water, but keep the rod tip high.
Stickbaits are the all-time big fish producer. The best colors imitate the suckers and chubs. White, grey, gold, silver, silver with red and brown with black all consistently produce. I have a great story that illustrates my theories. My good buddy and the prolific outdoor writer, Vic Attardo, hooked-up with me and fished my homewater, the Lehigh River.