Due to cost, hassle of going to the only local Bait Shop (when open), and the convenience of being able to head to the Lake on a whim, I'm considering getting 1,000 Crickets at a time, and keeping them handy for when I need them.

The question I have is, I'm not interesting in breeding, just holding them, but all the info I found (internet) centers around breeding. If I rig-up a plastic tote, handle the food/hydration end of things, can I just basically ignore any of the breeding related part of keeping them with no ill-effects? I'm guessing with loss and use, I could use 1,000 in about a month (give or take a week).

What says the hive? Anyone have any experience doing the same?