For explosive topwater bites, walking baits are the first call, and 6th Sense Fishing Bonedog, Evergreen Baits Evergreen Bone SB 125 15th Anniversary Topwater Plug, 6th Sense Fishing 6th Sense Magnum Catwalk Topwater, and Evergreen Baits Evergreen Amazon Pencil Walking Bait all target bass at the surface with strong walk-the-dog action.
If you want more splash and calling power, Yo-Zuri Pro Series Popper 70mm adds popping and splashing to draw fish from cover or bait schools.
Switch to a popper if fish are holding tight to cover or you need more commotion.
Switch to a smaller, subtler presentation if bass are pressured or only swiping at the bait.
If fish won’t come up, move to subsurface moving baits instead of forcing topwater.