If the bass are there and ready to bite, they will usually bite right away. According to Buster, the run-and-gun topwater pattern was made famous by another Hartwell fishing guide, Mark Waller
Sage SP Graphite IV 8' 3p for 4 wt line
The detail doesnt blow my socks off, but the base and accent colors all combine for a nice, sharp contrast that aids in getting aggressive reaction strikes
Jerk the rod tip upwards , pause, reel in the slack created, then move it again if you are using a popper
The Jackall Gantarel is molded with extended pectoral fins, which enhance stability and allow the lure to dive down up to 3-feet with a smooth, S-shaped swimming action