We fished gravel pits with catalpa worms a few years ago the first time I had used them GREAT We caught 12 inch bluegills I have pics I will post "we just moved when I get the boxes out with them in it" the best fishing in a long time for gills we also caught bass on them we filled the freezer with bags of gills! some of the best eatin! My kids love them! I have never tried crickets but we use wax worms well! just my cent!