Quote Originally Posted by Charlie K.
I've been catching some nice bream in 24 to 30 ft. of water using crickets. I'm looking for something easier than re-hooking a cricket or a red worm every 2 seconds. What kind of artificial baits could anyone recommend. I tried the cocktail shrimp and didn't have much success. I might be just stuck with these stinky crickets.
Thanks

Hey Charlie,
you do not need meat at all.
Get yourself some small jigs like some of the jig tiers are saying.
I kicked the meat habit a decade ago and my fishing success got way better.