A continuous retrieve keeps the lure moving; a short pole jerk adds a lateral breakaway. These two techniques alternate between continuous swimming and lateral jerks. Let it sink further to cover deeper water, taking the current into account.
The front shield cushions impacts and partially moves the body away from obstacles. On hard bottoms, maintain a controlled retrieve so you can immediately feel if it gets snagged. Triple hooks require open space: avoid blindly pulling it through dense vegetation.