Bigbass you fish the spook by "walking the dog". Keep your rod low and retrieve by working the rod tip and reeling in a jerky cadence. I like to use a bait casting reel with a 6' or 6' 6" MH rod and 10-17 pound test. When you cast any top water bait let it sit for a few seconds especially if it is calm. Then twitch it and wait for a couple of more seconds. Then start your retreive. When it works there isn't a more exciting way to fish.