Jerk baits

[keithdog]

Today, the market is FILLED with suspending jerk baits. There are of course floating jerk baits out there, but what I like best is a jerk bait that suspends momentarily and then slowly rises to the surface. That is a lure that I can't really seem to find. The best jerk bait hands down that I have is one I pulled off a log snag many years back. It is about 4-1/2 inches long, silver with black back and white belly, and made by the old Excaliber Company, not todays Xcaliber Co. It's called the Excaliber Minnow. On the side of the body is the signature Mark Sosin. I have no idea who that is, haha. I have caught a ton of fish on this bait and it shows on the lure as it is pretty chewed up. One aspect of this bait is that while it is a floating jerk bait, it doesn't rise to the surface as fast as most floaters, It's a slow rise. I certain that trait of the lure is what makes it so deadly. I'd like to find another bait that works like this, but am having one heck of a time finding one. I don't know the weight of the bait, but it casts easily. I'd say it is close to the weight of a Lucky Craft, but that's just a guess.
Anyways, does anyone have a suggestion for a jerk bait that has the qualities that I have described in this bait? A slow floater that casts easily that is between 4 and 5 inches?