I use a 6'9 MHF E21 Carrot Stick w/ Diawa TDA w/ 10# 100% Trilene Flouro. Im a huge fan of LC Pointers. They have a little wobble when they come to rest on the pause. I think fish really key in on that. Its really hard to beat the Ghost Minnow pattern here on WV waters. But water clarity is a huge factor with jerkbaits in my opinion. The clearer the water the better. I like all sizes of jerkbaits. Baitfish size is my determining factor when it comes to what size to throw. "Match the Hatch" is what im trying to say. As far as candence is concerned, Change it up, to see what they want. But when the jerkbait bite is on, few baits are as fun to fish with.