Sealing Up Hollow Body Frogs

[jhoffman]

Anyone ever pulled this off successfully? Epoxy?

[gripnrip]

In a 2 day tournament I had in April, super glue worked for me in a pinch. After a few fish it quit working. Had that not happened I could have won. It was IMO what killed me. I couldn't get bit on a similar color. Epoxy might work better tho.

[jhoffman]

I think ill give it a shot

[BrettD]

The are suppose to have some holes in them to allow the air to escape when the are collapsed on the strike.

[jhoffman]

Yeah, understandable, but do we need four holes? Im thinking if I seal it around the weight that would help tramendously

[BrettD]

Im not sure what frogs your using I have spros with only one hole thats where the hooks come out. I also find frogs work better for me with a little water in them. They sit lower in the water creating a larger profile and move more water when worked.

 

What frogs are you talking about that have 4 holes in them. I would try something like silicone before epoxy I would be afraid the epoxy would be to stiff and just peel off the rubber when the rubber flexed.

[jhoffman]

The frog I had sinking was a BPS kermit

[J Francho]

Silicone the hook hole in the butt, and drill a hole in the top, near the rear.  Works on Spros and Yum frogs.

[aqualkinbush]

i bought one of those kermits as well the other day and it sinks like a stone on the first cast out of the box. I was thiking about returning it and just dropping the extra money on a spro frog.

[Kevin22]

Do as the other guy said and seal the bottom with silicone sealer. Just a little bit to cover the opening, don't glob it on or you will add weight and throw off the action of the frog. After she is all sealed up, poke two holes in the top. towards the rear but above where it sits in the water. This is to allow air to escape when the bass bites. The holes can be pretty big if you want, they will be on top of the frog and should not take in water. 

[Blues19]

I caught a fish the other day on a Spro Jr. Bronze eye and the whole frog flew up the line while the hook and everything stayed back with the fish. After taking 5 minutes to get it back together it takes on a bunch of water. Can't find a new hole. Either way, I have to squeeze that puppy every cast or two or it will start to dive under a few inches.

[wnybassman]

My best day of frog fishing this year I was using a popping frog that had an 1 1/2" slice right down the belly of it.   The hook would fall out if I got caught up in heavier weeds or small branches, and pulled it free.  The fish didn't care, and actually with that big of a hole in it, the water would just run right out.    lol   I finally cut it off when I could not keep the hook upright in the frog anymore.

[Kevin22]

I just got done sealing up some scumfrogs today. Yep, I said scumfrog! OLD SCHOOL

 

Just have to use waterproof silicone sealer and lightly spread it over the openings with your finger being careful not to put on too much. Then two holes poked in the top with a hot paper clip bent straight. 

 

Since they were scumfrogs I also put a couple pieces of lead shot in the silicone as I applied it. It helps them land bottom down and cast a little further. Don't need to do it with most. 

[CPBassFishing]

I sealed up a pad crasher that was sinking yesterday. I used "goop" glue. Its a clear flexible waterproof adhesive. I sealed the hook hole and the tiny drain hole and drilled an 1/8" hole in the top of the frog. I'll test it today and see how it works.

[Diggy]

Kermits have horrific reviews overall