I would start out with bobbers, it makes it easy to see when you’re getting a bite. I’m a Hoosier as well but never fished White River, so good luck! If you don’t use a bobber, you can just let it sit on the bottom, you might get a catfish or a carp! Or maybe anything else that decides to go down there. Worms are good, you can also try wax worms (my personal fav) or you can get special catfish bait they sell in the store near the fishing stuff. Even walmart carries it.