Frog Setup

[Vinny Chase]

For years I have thrown frogs the same way, but I am curious to how you prevent your frog from rolling.

I throw my frogs on 50+ lb braid with a gammy 3/0 EWG superline hook, and tie a palomar knot, but when I retrieve, the frog just rolls. So again, what you do to prevent this?

[Gatorbassman]

It depends on the type of frog. Some roll easier than others. I don't have many issues with a Rage Toad when I hook it correctly. With others I have to use a weighted hook to keep them upright.

[NebraskaBasser]

I fish a lot of heavy vegetation, so it's very important to me to have the frog LAND hook-down. If it doesn't it WILL "dig in" no matter how I rig/prepare the hook.

Some frogs are more aerodynamic than others, and will land hook-down most of the time. For the others, I've found the Sebile "soft-weights" work good to accomplish that. I put just enough weight on to make the frog land hook-down.

I would think that something similar would work with your rolling issues too. Otherwise, just use a weighted hook - like they use for swimbaits.

Good luck!

[eyedabassman]

I have no problems with the Snag Proof frogs! And I like the Phat frog alot it will not SINK.

[NH Tracker175]

im glad i read this post, im not trying to "thread jack" you proverbs but i jjust started ising baitcasters last year but still rely on a spinner for casting accuratley.i have pro braid 50lb braid line on a okuma trio speed reel.where my question comes in is i dont know what kind of rod to use please help thanks

[TBendBassin]

easy fix. use a stanley double take hook and the frog WILL NOT ROLL at all, and it jumps your hook up ratio wayyyy up

[Diggy]

im glad i read this post, im not trying to "thread jack" you proverbs but i jjust started ising baitcasters last year but still rely on a spinner for casting accuratley.i have pro braid 50lb braid line on a okuma trio speed reel.where my question comes in is i dont know what kind of rod to use please help thanks

m/h should work fine

[OnthePotomac]

Ditto on the Stanley Double Take hook. The best thing ever for paddle feet frogs (Ribbit). In addition, if your frog is rolling you are reeling too fast.

[Vinny Chase]

I've always been meaning to try out that stanley double hook, so this might be a good time. I did try the weighted swimbait and that helped out a lot, so thanks for the suggestions.