Jerk Baits

I have never fished jerk baits, but I want to try them this year. I did a search and found lots of information on this site. It seems they are better in clear water. My question is does anyone use them with any success on lakes like rough river that aren't as clear as some of the other lakes in KY. If the the answer is yes, are there any suggestions on colors and depth ranges to fish them for these types of lakes. There seems to be lots of choices and I'm not sure where to start. I have a gift card from bass pro that is burning a hole in my pocket.