Furbit

Bending the hooks a little bit does help, just don't get carried away. Also on them Spros shorten the skirt up some may help. I actually cut at least a inch or more off the Spro's. You don't have to spend a fortune on a frog rod, although it does help to have a rod made for frog fishing, but you can find a 7ft MH to heavy rod under 50 bucks to get you by, but I have to agree with most a med action rod is not going to land you many frog bass. As far as waiting goes, before setting the hook, I have had days where a quick hook set worked but others where waiting several seconds was the ticket. If the bass really wants the frog and you added some megastrike to help out, he will hold on longer then you can possibly stand it. I would start with a slow 3 count and go from there.

For me top waters will work all day long from mid spring to late fall, you just have to put them in the right places. The shady side of any cover for example and hard to reach places such as a big overhanging tree. Cast them to your target and let them sit there until all the ripples are gone and then work them slow with pauses. There also great when the bass are away from shore busting shad to the surface or if you have some structure down deep, a lot of times bass will suspend above such and can be called up with a top water. For the river fisherman, eddies are prime targets for top waters, anything that breaks up the current is a good place to throw a top water. The down current side of Logs, big rocks and such. The key is to work them slow and to keep them in the strike zone as long as possible. However with that said, having a backup plan for those times when they just won't hit the surface is a good idea. No lure that I know of catches bass 100 percent of the time, so it's always good to have something else ready to go. Like others have said, early and late may be the best times for fishing on top, but they will also work anytime of day if your fishing in the right places. Hope that helps.

I believe, well at least some of them are using a product called bass wax on there crankbaits. It comes in a container like chap stick. Bio Edge also has a chap stick type container. However Megastrike works great for me and stays on the crankbait for a very long time.

I have several of the 08 models and a few 09 models. Have not had one problem with any of them. Great reels IMO.

Very nice catch. Congrats!

Hum, I would have to go with the Spro Bronzeye Popper Frog.

I have to admit that after using Super Braid for years, Sonic was giving me fits on and off. but now that I have gotten use to this line, I am really starting to like it. Still will not say that it is better then Super was, but it's growing on me.

381? I have a couple of the EX301P models. Bought them new many years ago and there still kicking bass today without any issues. I still use these for cranks even though I have at least 8 Energy's an 6 or 7 Tour PT's. Just can't beat that 4.4:1 for deep cranks. Dang Quantum hatters know nothing of what they speak, but that's okay, more for me.

I am one of the old timers, well I am only 43 but, been fishing with G.Loomis rods for as long as I can remember, early 80's, and I actually prefer the IMX over the GLX. However the last GLX I bought was back when they first came out and a slight whisper would snap the blank in half. I know they have fixed that issue since then, although I still don't think there as strong as IMX rods, but at them prices I have just stuck with IMX or GL3 rods and could not be happier. With that said, there's probably no way on earth that I am going to be able to stay away from the New Loomis GLX frog rods. Well unless of course there as bad as the old model frog rod or if they put them goofy recoil guides on them. I prefer SIC when it comes to braid fishing and nothing goes better with braid then Mr. Froggy.

From what I hear they also have a upgraded Certified Pro in the works. Now that Shimano is taking a strong foot hold over at Loomis. Lamiglas may just be my new rod of choice. There certified pro rods are very good rods.

Works great on Mono and Flouro. Have not used it much on Braid, have not seen the need to. One other good thing about it with Flouro especially, but mono or braid to, is if you use it on your knot as your tying it, you will get a good solid knot.

Don't have an Avid but the G-Loomis 845 is one heck of a good crankbait rod.

I vote IMX also. However if Gary Loomis is really back in the biz with another company, well if anyone can make a better rod it be him, but until that time IMX get's my vote.

Vicious Ultimate!

Well since you don't fish anymore, just send me over the MegaStrike your not using and I will take care of it. LOL