I just got some to try also. It's hard for me to switch from me goto lures at times but everyone needs a change. Just gotta develop some confidence in them

"Steve S" said:
There Cranes, what else!! Aren't they all about the same?

Steve, a Jerkbait is just another style of lure. Just like all Topwaters are not the same, jerkbaits come in all sizes, shapes, and do all sorts of different things. A Bulldawg is even classified as a Jerkbait in some cases. So is a Killr Eel which has action like no other lure. A Suick is another kind. A Jerkbait can also be classified as a glider which will usually have a side to side action, but some can go up and over, down and over. Just depends on how you work it. Some gliders are slow sinking, others suspend really well.

I like the side to side jerkbaits like a hellhound or phantom. You can fish them fast or slow. Early and late season are probably the best times. I do like to fish,them fast over weeds in the summer. If i was going to buy just one it would be a glitter walleye 8" hellhound.