We use a vertical presentation 90% of the time while drifting. No action by us at all, but we do pay attention to the depth the jigs are presented. We mainly use 1/8 oz. heads with BG plastics, mostly the straight tails. Occasionally I'll "tap" the butt of a rod to see if that stimulates a bite, but mostly not needed.

When we cast and retrieve, very little action is applied. Just a slow, steady retrieve is all that is normally needed, with an infrequent pop from time to time.