For bait fishing, I use a float. Set the float so the bait is about 6" off the bottom. Boats are fine, but I usually fish from shore.

I'd use 1/16 or 1/32 oz rooster tails. I'd take a jig or a fly over any spinner, though.

Frozen shrimp is good bait, too. Let it thaw, of course, and cut it into bite-size pieces. Pieces of hot dogs will also take bream.