>>1128154>>1128585Like other annons have said, it helps if the water you are fishing has crayfish. Also during winter when the water gets below 45°, crayfish will hybernate. Shad/minnow pattern baits will be more effective usually.
I usually tie a looped uni knot to get more action out my crawrigs in rocks. When fishing timber, i prefer a regular uni knot to limit extra motion and will use flipping jig instead.