Chatterbait. Knock-offs. How to fish them??

[Jigger]

I've just "discovered" Chatterbaits. I've got a lake that the fish seem to really like them on. I need some education. I've got a few questions:

1.Is there a better "knock off" bait at a cheaper price? The Chatterbait doesn't seem too well made to me. Although I didn't break one (a problem I've read about), the skirt pulls down, the blade doesn't look too sturdy and the hook could be of better quality and at a price in excess of $5 a piece, they seem overpriced. Are there better copies out there?

2.Where do you fish these baits?? IE, docks, weedbeds etc.

3.How do you fish them? IE lift and drop? Swim them? Fish them more like a spinnerbait or like a jig or what??

Thanks.