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Best matches

Why these fit

Both are surface baits built around a jitterbug-style commotion. Lee Lures Heart Attack is the closest match if you want a steady, clanking surface wobble that fishes like a jitterbug/flaptail hybrid, especially for pike-musky. Toms Custom Baits jitter Rick Rat is also a true topwater jitterbug-style option, sized and built for musky and other aggressive fish.

Technique notes

Fish them on the surface with a steady retrieve first.
For Lee Lures Heart Attack, medium-to-slow speed works best, especially in good chop.
For Toms Custom Baits jitter Rick Rat, use steady retrieves with pauses or a walk-the-dog style movement to trigger strikes.
Keep the lure moving just enough to make a strong surface disturbance.

When to switch

Switch to a different topwater if fish want a subtler profile, or move to subsurface/jerkbait-style lures if they stop following on top. If the water is calm and fish are shy, a less noisy surface bait may outperform a classic jitterbug-style lure.