Stanley Ribbit Frogs

[naynayshimer]

Just bought some Stanley Ribbit Frogs, and am anxious to throw them this spring. The thing is, I can't figure out how to rig them! what hooks to use, how to rig, etc etc. Any help is appreciated!

Thanks

[OkeechobeeAngler]

This should help ya.

 

https://www.google.com/search?q=Stanley+Ribbit+Frogs&hl=en&safe=off&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=0NUoUYrGAZKJ0QGk6IGIBA&ved=0CAoQ_AUoAQ&biw=1344&bih=686

[The Young Gun]

The Stanley Doyle take hook.. They're expensive though..

[The Young Gun]

Double **

[29JMP29]

I just use a 3 or 4/0 offset hook. screw locks would probably work too, but I would think that they would tear up the bait quicker

[Jay Ell Gee]

Just Texas rig it weightless, perfectly centered. 4/0 or 5/0 EWG of choice. I use Gamakatsu. The bass in my profile pic was taken on a watermelon red. My favorite topwater bait.

[draggin]

i always use a 5/0 ewg hook with my soft plastic frogs

[Hanover_Yakker]

Depends on which version of the Ribbit you bought.  The regular or 3.5" Ribbit is designed to be used with 4/0 hooks, while the Bull Ribbit is designed to be used with 5/0 hooks.  You can use any EWG hook, but make sure it is not a fine wire type.  When paired with 30-65lb braid (depending upon your fishing style and cover fished), the hook can be straightened on fine wire styles.  The Double Take hooks I find actually cause a greater number of destroyed frogs on violent strikes.  I personally use a Mustad-based 4/0 swimbait hook from Aqua Dream Lures that is saltwater grade.  It is a little sturdier than a traditional EWG hook without the bulk of a superline hook like the Gammys.  It also has a small keeper pin that is a perfect fit for the small heads on the standard sized Ribbits.

 

Another rigging method I use when only using an EWG hook instead of a swimbait hook is to add a swivel to the nose to keep the hook from tearing out.  Try this out:

 

https://plus.google.com/photos/108474160562442085621/albums?banner=pwa&gpsrc=pwrd1#photos/108474160562442085621/albums/5631929031349625537

 

Welcome to the world of frog fishing!

[Felix77]

I always use a 4/0 EWG on my Stanleys.  I just bought the baby frogs.  I think a 3/0 would work well for that.

[flyfisher]

4/0 or 5/0 screw lock weghtless gamakatsu or trokar.  I find less damage to the frog when using screw locks then standard weedless rigging and it is easier to rig straight.

[rbreedi1]

I use the stanley double take frog hook 4/0

[draggin]

ive never thought to use a swivel with a frog, gonna have to try that.