I swear by crickets myself. I use a #10 thin wire hook, usually eagle claw, and a single split shot about 12 to 16 inches from the hook. I use this to work all of the runs in an area vary thoroughly. The split shot should be just heavy enough to make it bump the bottom; any heavier and you hang up, any lighter and it won’t get down to them. I only use the easily removable shot so I can change the weight according to the current. Get the shot with the little notch where it holds the line, this will keep it from sliding down as it bumps the bottom. Here is one I caught the end of may.

mello