I like to drag a tube this time of year, or drop shot a worm...depends on if I can find how deep they are.

I recently came back from a vacation up north and caught a bunch of smallies on small crank baits and small swimbaits in a river, so I would say these 2 lures are worth a try if you are fishing in a river.

55- 60 degress I often look at spinnerbaits or smaller squarebills. War Eagle Finesse is by far my favorite spinnerbait for this time of year. A lot of times a small jig will work too. (Keitech Jigs specifically) 

Went yesterday all they would hit was a black hair jig .Lift and drop really slow.We have had a cold snap the past couple of days.

When the water gets down to about 50 many options mentioned will not work as well as a blade bait, a 4 inch swim bait on a darter head jig,  or a spoon, all fished by letting them sink to the bottom, then getting into a cadence the fish prefer of jerking/snapping/twitching off the bottom.  At this time you might not think there are any fish there until you try this technique.

Water is 57-59 here right now and I think they will hit anything. Saw one bust a shad a couple times on top today