I was there a week ago. We were after crappie. That was slow but did catch some nice smallies. Should be better for crappie by the time you get there. I assume you have a boat so why the worry about snakes???? Here is what you need.

Blakemore roadrunners.
4 inch Kalins grub, grey smoke with black specs or motor oil with gold specs.
1/4 oz crappie jigs, red head white tail or chartruse.

The Crappie are pretty good size this year. 10 inch avg with some 14 inchers thrown in. I will be up there next monday-tues.