cricket fishing

been wondering about this for awhile.... anybody know how to make a cricket float on top of the water while fishing? throw a handful of crickets on top of the water and 9 out of 10 never see the light of day again. that's why i was wondering if anyone had devised a rig that would allow the cricket to float on top of the water while the hook rested underneath (not through the cricket--that would kill it).... i once heard of an old timer that had made up a homemade rig that allowed crickets to twitch and swim on top. i hope someone can help.

hm never heard of anything like it but maybe you could put some styrofoam on your line right by the hook?

If you use a #10 hook and run it in on the bottom just under the head and leave point inside the abdoman of the cricket, it will not kill it. If you place a bobber about 18 inches up with split shot right against the bobber, the cricket will float. Be sure to cast VERY lightly or use a cane pole and make sure to have no larger than 4# test line.