Frog Fishing?

[1099gl]

tons of questions what hollow body frogs do you like? when do you fish them? how do you fish them? what are the advantages/disadvantages to a popping frog vs a regular frog...thanks for the help guys

[RoLo]

A solid toad is normally retrieved nonstop, while a hollow frog is normally retrieved in stop-&-go fashion.

When bass are passive and need coaxing, a frog has an advantage over a toad,

because it spends more time in the strike zone. However, this isn't important during a topwater bite,

when a toad retrieved nonstop offers far greater area coverage.

Another disadvantage to hollow frogs is that they take on water through the hook hole
and require periodic wringing out (not the case with solid toads). One exception is the Ish Fat Frog,

which has an isolated hook chamber, but IMO the Ish Frog has poor action.

 

The best time to fish a hollow frog is during the post-spawn (right now in central Florida) and again
during the post-summer period. Among others, I like the Spro Bronzeye Frog designed by Rojas (the frog grandmaster).

Roger

[bclark7b]

A solid toad is normally retrieved nonstop, while a hollow frog is normally retrieved in stop-&-go style.

When bass are passive and need coaxing, a frog has an advantage over a toad,

because it spends more time in the strike zone. However,, this isn't important during a topwater bite,

when a toad retrieved nonstop offers far greater area coverage.

Another disadvantage to hollow frogs is that they take on water through the hook hole

and require periodic wringing out (not the case with solid toads). The only exception

is the Ish Fat Frog, which has a sealed hook chamber, but IMO the Ish frog is a dullard with poor action.

 

The best time to fish a hollow frog is during the post-spawn (right now in central Florida)

and again during the post-summer. Among others, I like the Bronze eye Frog designed by Rojas (the frog grandmaster).

Roger

 

I agree with everything here only thing I would add is I find that mid-day when the sun is highest on hot days is the best time to fish them... imo

[RoLo]

I agree with everything here only thing I would add is I find that mid-day when the sun is highest on hot days is the best time to fish them... imo

 

Excellent point.

During the middle of a sunny day in mid-summer, bass cling tightly to cover, 

but frogs and toads can go where other lures fear to tread   

 

Roger

[iceintheveins]

I fish frogs once the weeds get thicker. I throw them right underneath overhangs where there is some shade, close to the bank, and will slowly walk them with pauses until I'm away form the cover, then reel in and throw again. The other pattern is thick weeds. Throw them right on top of the weeds and work them back, making some noise. When you reach a pocket, pause on the edge for as long as 30 seconds, then walk until you hit more weeds. This should get you some bites.

[ww2farmer]

For me, the best time to fish a frog is when the water gets above 50 in the spring, till it drops below 50 again in the fall. I have however caught my first 47 degree water temp. frog fish this spring, sooooo....................Frogs are my #1 topwater lure. From open water, to thick mats, and every where in-between. I almost throw them exclusively to any other topwater bait, like spooks and poppers, etc... When it (any topwater bite) is on, I'll catch just as many if not more than a guy using a spook or something, because in addition to open water, I can put it where you can't put a bait full of treble hooks to pick up some "bonus" fish. And if the topwater bite is just so-so, I might not catch as many as a guy who's using a popper or something smaller, but the ones I do catch will be good ones.

[Balshy Fishing]

I fish the frogs into open water on a flowing creek and haven't had any success yet this year. I have the booyah pad crasher.

[War Eagle 44]

For me, the best time to fish a frog is when the water gets above 50 in the spring, till it drops below 50 again in the fall. I have however caught my first 47 degree water temp. frog fish this spring, sooooo....................Frogs are my #1 topwater lure. From open water, to thick mats, and every where in-between. I almost throw them exclusively to any other topwater bait, like spooks and poppers, etc... When it (any topwater bite) is on, I'll catch just as many if not more than a guy using a spook or something, because in addition to open water, I can put it where you can't put a bait full of treble hooks to pick up some "bonus" fish. And if the topwater bite is just so-so, I might not catch as many as a guy who's using a popper or something smaller, but the ones I do catch will be good ones.

 

I'm the exact same way about frogs. They are my absolute, without a doubt, favorite way to fish. I'm positive that I frequently fish them when I shouldn't, by this I mean when there are obvious better ways to catch fish on a particular day. I'm to the point of almost being like the guys that only fish swimbaits, I'm that crazy about frog fishing. It's the best.

 

My two favorite brands are Spro and River 2 Sea, in that order.  

[Balshy Fishing]

I could learn a little about frogs

[BassinLou]

When I fish the glades, I will throw the frog 90% of the time. There are times when I throw it the entire time I am out there. Mainly its hollowed body, but if I notice the fish are hitting while I am retreiving, I will switch to a soft body. I am not concerned on the time of day. If its morning I will make more commotion, in the afternoon I will walk it more. If I don't get a hit on the frog in the glades I know its going to be a slow day.