Waluigi711 Posted March 30, 2014 Posted March 30, 2014 My two current setups are a 7' mh mojo bass and a 6'8 m shimano compre. Both have citica 200e on them. I am pretty new two baitcasters, this will be my third year using them and fishing solely for bass. I fish mostly from the bank, but get in a boat a few times a year. I believe I'm looking for a 7'3 heavy for fishing frogs. I'm looking for a rod and reel suited for braid and fishing in heavy weeds. Budget around 300. I read that st croix rods are heavier than rated. Would my mojo bass be sufficient? What would you guys reccomend? What else could I effectively fish with this style setup? Thanks in advance!! Quote
Mike2841 Posted March 30, 2014 Posted March 30, 2014 I've been using a st croix premier mh for frogs, I think as long as you have braid on it you'll be fine. Quote
Blues19 Posted March 30, 2014 Posted March 30, 2014 I just got a 7' MH Mojo Bass and I think it will be my frog rod. Seems like a Hoss that should do the job Quote
Super User ww2farmer Posted March 30, 2014 Super User Posted March 30, 2014 Your 7' MH Mojo will be fine. I frogged for years with MH power St Croix's, they are up to it. What ever you do, DO NOT get a H power St Croix, you'll save money by just going to the lumber yard and getting a 2x4 and tying guides on it. Quote
Super User BassinLou Posted March 30, 2014 Super User Posted March 30, 2014 MH and H St croix's will suit you just fine for frog fishing. I have used Rage H, and currently LTB, H, for frogging. They are light sticks that have one heck of a back bone, which for me is ideal for frog fishing. Quote
Waluigi711 Posted March 30, 2014 Author Posted March 30, 2014 So if I choose to stay with the mojo for frogs and put braid on. What should my next setup be?? What am I missing with the two setups I have? I am itching for a new setup. Quote
SCangler91 Posted March 30, 2014 Posted March 30, 2014 I just recently picked up a 7ft MH Veritas and paired it with a Lews Tournament MG. I did my research on here and came to the conclusion that you don't have to have a heavy rod to frog fish. The 65lb PP along with a stiff MH rod will get the job done. Quote
Waluigi711 Posted March 30, 2014 Author Posted March 30, 2014 Sorry for he double post, what braid would you recommend for that setup? Quote
Waluigi711 Posted March 30, 2014 Author Posted March 30, 2014 I just recently picked up a 7ft MH Veritas and paired it with a Lews Tournament MG. I did my research on here and came to the conclusion that you don't have to have a heavy rod to frog fish. The 65lb PP along with a stiff MH rod will get the job done. That's what I was thinking. Quote
Blues19 Posted March 30, 2014 Posted March 30, 2014 I would leave your Mojo Bass and Citica to the Frog and pitching and Flipping. You can probably use the Compre for smaller plastics/jigs, and spinnerbaits. I would personally get another rod, maybe the Shimano Crucial 7'2" MH for Casting bigger plastics and jigs. You could probably get a Revo S to pair with it and you will be set to go! Quote
Blues19 Posted March 30, 2014 Posted March 30, 2014 Sorry for he double post, what braid would you recommend for that setup? I would say 50 or 65 lb Power Pro. I have never had any issues with 50 lb Power Pro. Quote
TTS Posted March 30, 2014 Posted March 30, 2014 I used a Mojo bass 7' MH "spinnerbait" rod paired with a Lew's BB1, all last year for frogs. Worked fine for for how I usually fish frogs, which is fishing shoreline cover with smaller patches of slop, over hanging limbs and brush. Works nice for somewhat shorter, pinpoint casting. I'd like a slightly heavier and longer rod for making longer bomb casts over flats and where I'm bring the hooked fish through slop, all the way back to the boat. I've used this rod for that, but I think a little more power and length would be nice. Tom Quote
TTS Posted March 30, 2014 Posted March 30, 2014 I should add, I use either Power Pro or Suffix 832. Both in 50lb. Also through a Spro 60, 95% of the time. Tom Quote
Super User iabass8 Posted March 30, 2014 Super User Posted March 30, 2014 memorial day sale at TW is just around the corner. Get the dobyns Savvy 735 on sale for around 120 and any high speed reel (new curado I, Daiwa Tatula 7:3) and some 65# braid. that would be my choice at 300$ . the 735 is one great frog rod. 1 Quote
rawjuice Posted March 30, 2014 Posted March 30, 2014 like others have said you dont need H for frog rod, I hauled bass out of super thick stuff with my mh carbon lite for 4 years and it still looks new and is strong. 50 - 65 lb braid is the way to go, i use 50. I feel the MH also helps to cast a little further but thats me. Quote
Waluigi711 Posted March 30, 2014 Author Posted March 30, 2014 So I plan to use the mh for frogging. What setup would be reccomended next? Quote
Blues19 Posted March 30, 2014 Posted March 30, 2014 Like I said before, I would look at a less "Heavy" MH rod. The Shimano Crucial, Bass Pro Extreme, *** *** Black. A 7' MH rod is an all around versatile rod, that Mojo Bass is more like a heavy medium heavy HMH. There are a load of nice rods and if you are looking at a $300 combo, you can get a great setup. I would look at the Revo S, Daiwa Tatula, Daiwa Lexa, Shimano Cardiff or another Citica. There are so many great reels in the $100-150 range. You can use a set up like this for Plastics, Jigs, Spinnerbaits... Its just a really versatile setup. Quote
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