Topwater ... early morning and early evening. When dawn is breaking and dusk is setting in.
I usually start with a smaller size popper. Long cast parallel to the bank in a couple feet of water. Launch it down the shore, let it sit for a bit, then slow reel for a few feet, pause, then alternate cadence with jerks, pops, and retrieves. Most strikes when lure is sitting there after movement.
Sometimes I use a popper, sometimes a fly, sometimes a dragonfly, sometimes a frog. Never had to create or induce a top water bite. Just usual camo clothes, soft steps, parallel casts, and almost always results in strikes.
