Freshwater Lure Guide
Cricket / Grasshopper
Category: live baitBest temp: 55–80°FBest seasons: Summer, Fall
About the Cricket / Grasshopper
Live crickets and grasshoppers under a small bobber are the most effective panfish bait in warm weather. When terrestrial insects are naturally falling into the water in summer, bluegill, crappie, and trout actively feed on them along shorelines and under overhanging trees. Hook a cricket through the back on a #6–#10 hook, set your bobber 2–3 feet deep, and cast near structure. This is how generations learned to fish.
Best Conditions
Water Temp
55–80°F
Best Seasons
Summer, Fall
Water Clarity
clear, stained, murky
Best Weather
sunny, overcast
Color Guide
Natural Brown
Cricket
Natural Green
Grasshopper
Target Species
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