OldManLure

The main difference is their action.  When jerked, snapped or twitched, the XRap has a much more erratic action.  This bait can be a fish magnet.  The Husky Jerk doesn’t slash as much when jerked or twitched, and has a tighter wobble on a steady retrieve.  The Husky Jerk seems to me to suspend better, but I tend to rely on shorter pauses with the XRap so it may not be a fair comparison.  The Husky Jerk’s less erratic action makes it my choice for colder water, and on occasions I think the fish are looking for  something whose action is more predictable and requires less effort to chase down.

I visit friends in Alabama pretty much every fall that includes trips to Pickwick Lake and Wilson Lake.  Green Pumpkin Orange is the color to not leave home without.

I’ve fished the Upper Potomac (between Point of Rocks, Md  and Paw Paw, WV) for years from a kayak, and from the bank when time is short or I just get the urge.  The C&O canal towpath is truly a blessing.  It provides access to the river just about anywhere between DC and Cumberland, Md.   You won’t go wrong anywhere between Point of Rocks and Dam 4.  There is a boat ramp about every 4 miles (except between Brunswick and Dargans Bend which is about 11 miles).  The ramps provide areas for parking.  All you need to do is walk the towpath.  You will never lose sight of the river, and you’ll see plenty of places to get to the river’s edge.  If you have a bike, take it.  On a number of occasions I have taken my bike, 2 rods and a shoulder or waist bag.  I park at one of the ramps, and just pedal from spot to spot.  When the water level is low (like right now), wading opportunities increase and can allow you to get farther into the river.  This will let you target some excellent areas with visible structure that otherwise are nearly impossible to fish from the bank.  
As far as tackle, I would not go without a topwater lure, a buzzbait, a spinnerbait, a fluke and some crankbaits.  Ned rigs and jigs would also be useful.  
Right now, I would recommend mornings and late afternoons.  
Good luck if you go.  I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.