My numero uno is a short arm single brass/gold Colorado blade spinnerbait. The retrieve is cast, let it settle to the bottom, Jerk up and reel a few turns, drop the rod tip to let it helicopter down. Repeat.
Next is a speed retrieve with either a willow or Indiana blade. This is in clear water conditions and where in the water column I’m fishing.
Willows will stay down and Indiana’s will produce more lift, so I can keep that in the middle of the water column.
From there I adjust blade size to where the fish are. Bigger for more lift, smaller to keep down.
Most waters are pretty clear so thump is not the attribute I’m looking for. In the case of the Colorado, I’m just looking to reduce rate of fall and slower retrieve speed.