As a musky guide, I like the Stalker because it's so easy for my clients to use. After just a few casts they begin fishing the Stalker like a pro. Some glide baits are very hard for first time musky fishermen to use. I've seen clients get frustrated when their lure won't work correctly because they can't create the precise rhythm and rod jerk, or they can't keep the right amount of slack line to work the bait effectively. The Lundberg Stalkers are weighted in such a way that they can "walk the dog" with very little effort.
Although I don't think there's a wrong way to fish the Stalker, here are some of the retrieves that I share with my clients on guide trips.
Cast and let the Stalker sink a little. Make short jerks with your rod tip downward to get the the Stalker to glide left and right. This is the "walk the dog" action that is killer for musky. This is a slow and steady retrieve. Stop occasionally to let the lure sit then restart your retrieve. The cool thing about the Stalker is that it can do what I call a "Crazy Ivan", which means it actually turns all the way around and looks backward. How can a following musky resist?
Cast and let the Stalker sink. This time reel and jerk the rod down, over and over, all in one motion. After moving the bait 15 to 20 feet stop and let the lure sink a little, then re-start the fast jerk and reel motion again. Some days this fast darting action triggers strikes and not follows. When fishing post spawn muskies this fast darting retrieve triggers the killer instinct in big fish. Even fish in a neutral mood can't resist a bait fish darting past them. Sometimes a fast moving bait like the Stalker can cause a "reaction bite" from the wariest musky.
Cast and let the Stalker sink just a bit. Reel fast and stop, over and over, to make it look like a wounded then fleaing bait fish. This is very similar to the second retrieve noted above, only it's easier on the arms and wrist. After a day of heavy lifting, you'll appreciate letting the reel do some of the work.