Crankbaits usually have a shorter and broader body shape, while jerkbaits tend to be a thinner and longer design. Jerkbaits can have up to three treble hooks, while crankbaits usually only have two. Generally, crankbaits are fished in deeper water because of their longer diving bills, while jerkbaits suspend higher up in the water column. Jerkbaits are also usually fished with a pull-and-pause technique, while a crankbait typically is worked with a steady retrieve.