Frog Rods

[ww2farmer]

As long as I'm not in nasty slop, it works fine.  If it gets any nastier, I use my flipping stick.

As do I, but I have hauled them out of some pretty thick stuff with the Avid. I don't think non-St Croix users realize how powerful a stick it is and are misled by the "MH" rating Croix puts on it. If it weren't for the MF action of my H powered flipping stick, I wouldn't even own a H power St Croix, they are beyond broomsticks, and I don't care for them at all. Before I switched over to St Croix, I fished my frogs and toads on other brands H powered rods (Kistler, Fenwick, BPS etc...) and honestly the Avid is more rod than all of them, yet people have no problem recommending, using and labeling those rods as "Frog" rods.

[BassThumb]

Th OP asked about Stanley Ribbets, not hollow bodies.

 

The thread is titled "Frog Rods", in which the OP refers to a toad-style lure. That's why I addressed both.

 

I refer to these kind of baits as "toads." I typically fish the "toads" around edges or in cover that's a little more sparse. In the heavier cover, I opt for the hollow-bodied "frogs" and a heavier rod.

 

If I were to choose a rod best-suited for both frogs and toads, it would be the heavier of the two. That's what I was getting at. Sorry for the confusion.

[tbone1993]

I'm not hear to argue on brands, I steered away from that game long ago here. What I'd like to know since you've used both rods, what reason(s) does the DC excel over the Mojo?  How are you factoring that?  By saying it's not a fair comparison with out facts to back that statement up makes it irrelevant to say.

 

The steez and extreme combo should be shooting out rainbows and gold coins for the price of that set up. I could imagine that it's probably one of the most amazing combos. I'll never see the day...

The mojo weighs in at 4.6 .. cant find a weight on the champion but it does feel lighter than the mojo ( wouldnt call that a fact but still). The DC has an additional 3inches on the 7ft mojo so that combined with the fact that the 735c has an extra fast tip makes it a completely different rod than the mojo. Also the dobyns has a higher weight rating 1/4- 1 1/2  vs 3/8 -1 on the mojo.  Also my model of the 735c is full grip while the mojo is split grip.  Both use fuji reels seats but different guides.  Both also use different types of graphite as well.    

 

You really cannot compare the two because of their differences. One day I will own a few steez/ extreme combos . . . then I will wake up from my dream and go to work lol. 

[s freud]

I don't know if this is a thread hijack or just saving space so just let me know. I am looking for the same thing focusing on Spro hollow frogs and something that I can jig and pig with for a budget less than $60.

[wisconsin heat]

I don't know if this is a thread hijack or just saving space so just let me know. I am looking for the same thing focusing on Spro hollow frogs and something that I can jig and pig with for a budget less than $60.

Try the Fenwick Eagle GT I think it is 59.99. I use a 6'6" MH for froggin, but most prefer a longer rod. I love to use that rod, It will handle jigs just fine too.

[iabass8]

Dobyns 735c/curado 201e/65lb 832

[BrettD]

I don't know if this is a thread hijack or just saving space so just let me know. I am looking for the same thing focusing on Spro hollow frogs and something that I can jig and pig with for a budget less than $60.

I would check out the powell diesel 765 for $70 they are hard to beat.

[mjseverson24]

for a soft plastic frog I would suggest the berkley lightning shock rod 7' MH it is a beast especially for 50$. you can also use hollow body frogs with it as long as the grass is not too thick. generally when using hollow body frogs I use a 7'6" Heavy action  telescoping  BPS graphite series rod with a BPS rod balancer. It is a cheap set up but when frog fishing feel is not important power, durability, and length are the most important factors for me. 

 

Mitch

[ww2farmer]

for a soft plastic frog I would suggest the berkley lightning shock rod 7' MH it is a beast especially for 50$. you can also use hollow body frogs with it as long as the grass is not too thick. generally when using hollow body frogs I use a 7'6" Heavy action  telescoping  BPS graphite series rod with a BPS rod balancer. It is a cheap set up but when frog fishing feel is not important power, durability, and length are the most important factors for me. 

 

Mitch

I have and used the same rod all last year for frogging, it was up to the task even in some super thick slop. I "replaced" it for this season with a higher end rod, but I didn't get rid of it.

[s freud]

I have and used the same rod all last year for frogging, it was up to the task even in some super thick slop. I "replaced" it for this season with a higher end rod, but I didn't get rid of it.

Which one? The telescoping?

[A-Rob]

I throw mine on:

shimano citica

Daiwa 7'0 MH rod with some tip for casting

50-65# Braid

1/16oz bullet sinker pegged with a bobber stopper

VMC 4-5/0 EWG hook

The final part includes a 5# largemouth attached to the hook

[robdob]

If there is any technique that a 50 dollar rod is just as good as a 400 dollar rod its froggin.  sensitivity means absolutely nothing when throwing a frog so if your on a budget your frog rod is the best place to save money.  in my opinion of course i'm sure someone will disagree.  as long as the rod has the backbone to rip them out of heavy cover and the guides are good enough they won't groove from heavy braid and the rod is light enough in your hand to be comfortable throwing all day then your set.  I've been using a 7ft medium heavy abu vendetta for the past four years.  Some guys say use a big 7ft 6in heavy rod but I like the 7MH for froggin.  The frog man himself Dean Rojas uses a 7ft medium heavy rod for froggin so how can you argue with the best?

[ww2farmer]

Which one? The telescoping?

The 7' MH Berkley Lighning Rod Shock. Don't let the MH rating fool you, it is plenty stout enough to yank big fish out from some pretty heavy cover. If it's super thick I do however go with a H power flipping stick. But the Shock is a great, cheap, all purpose frog rod. I also used it very effectively for swim jigs, big square bills, spinnerbaits, soft swim baits like a grass pig or skinny dipper type baits. I even tossed umbrella rigs with it, but that was pushing it. IMHO it can't beat it in it's price range ($50) for an all purpose, bigger reaction type bait rod. I thought highly enough of it, to spend $$ on it this winter to get a guide replaced that I stepped on and broke, and to keep it amongst all my St Croix's.

[s freud]

Got it. Thanks, farmer.