>>2110929Swimmin' Jimmy, Flatliner, Feather Game Changer, Deer Hair Popper, Clouser Minnow are all you really need and they are easily found at any shop. My personal favorite is pic related, already caught two big smallies this year. Fishing 6am-2pm is best for spring, for the summer I normally do 6-11am since the bite dies down after the heat picks up. Clear skies, sunny, or slightly overcast days are when I have the best luck but fishing topwater in the rain is fun.