Yes, you very much can. As a matter of fact, it's a pretty old technique that still works effectively. Although one thing you should keep in mind is this method requires a lot of physical effort. You have to be putting the action in the lure the whole time. And when a big fish actually hits the bait, you have to hold on tightly. As experienced fishermen would agree with me, sometimes it would feel like your arm is going to break while you fight against the fish. All that aside, there's no doubt that trolling jerkbaits is a pretty exciting experience. If you don't mind putting in the extra work, do make sure to give it a shot. A floating crankbait can be used for trolling too.