BrackishBassin Posted February 24, 2018 Posted February 24, 2018 9 hours ago, MichaelJ7 said: The softer body was the reason I liked the KVD frogs better. Had a better hookup ratio and I feel that this played a part. It sounds like I need to invest in a couple pad crashers Never tried any of the KVD frogs. They’re not really available locally, so I didn’t even think about checking them out. If you end up liking them, let me know. Can’t ever have enough frogs. Quote
MichaelJ7 Posted February 24, 2018 Author Posted February 24, 2018 2 hours ago, BrackishBassin said: Never tried any of the KVD frogs. They’re not really available locally, so I didn’t even think about checking them out. If you end up liking them, let me know. Can’t ever have enough frogs. I agree with this. You ever have any durability issues like I’ve heard before about the pad crashers? I know my KVD sexy frogs have been through hell and back and still fish like new. Quote
Lead Head Posted February 24, 2018 Posted February 24, 2018 +1 for pad crashers (mostly poppin) In my experience they hold up about as long as a spro, but don't take in as much water. Managed to get a whole summer out of 1 before it finally ripped apart, and I threw it a lot. It had caught enough bass (and been assassaulted by many gar) that I wasn't surprised when it finally failed. Can't speak for any other brands, but I definitely prefer pad crashers over spro. Quote
Finnz922 Posted February 24, 2018 Posted February 24, 2018 I have no issues hooking up with Spros. I don't fish any other brands. I do want to try the new Fred Roumbanis and Ish Monroe frogs. My father in law swears by Kopper's Live Targets. Quote
BrackishBassin Posted February 24, 2018 Posted February 24, 2018 4 hours ago, MichaelJ7 said: I agree with this. You ever have any durability issues like I’ve heard before about the pad crashers? I know my KVD sexy frogs have been through hell and back and still fish like new. I haven’t had any issues yet, but I didn’t start fishing them hard until this past summer. They get scraped up (What frog wouldn’t?), but they held up fine so far. No perceptible decline in performance. Quote
bx.versatile Posted February 24, 2018 Posted February 24, 2018 I like the Save Gear frogs that you can pick up at Dicks. The larger popper weighs 3/4 oz so I can cast further. For 5 bucks a pop or buy 2 get 1 free(I think that was deal), can't go wrong. Quote
evilcatfish Posted February 24, 2018 Posted February 24, 2018 On 2/23/2018 at 9:23 AM, IndianaFinesse said: Booyah pad crasher junior and the popping pad crasher, cricket frog, dart frog, and the one with the yellow belly covers it for me. Except on here 15 of those 20 answers will be the pad crasher lol. I will say the pad crasher is probably the best value frog on the market. Ol smokey is a great color 2 Quote
Super User FryDog62 Posted February 25, 2018 Super User Posted February 25, 2018 My biggest problem fishing frogs is the hook up percentage. Has anyone used Lunkerhunt Prop Frog? It has the third hook (stinger off the back) and is still weedless. I need a new frog that hooks them better !! Quote
MichaelJ7 Posted February 25, 2018 Author Posted February 25, 2018 2 hours ago, FryDog62 said: My biggest problem fishing frogs is the hook up percentage. Has anyone used Lunkerhunt Prop Frog? It has the third hook (stinger off the back) and is still weedless. I need a new frog that hooks them better !! I see a lot of people struggle with this and if it’s smaller fish I get it. But most people’s problem is setting the hook too soon. Let em’ eat it for a couple seconds Quote
Super User the reel ess Posted February 25, 2018 Super User Posted February 25, 2018 Booyah! Popping Pad Crasher. My second favorite is the regular Pad Crasher. Quote
Super User soflabasser Posted February 25, 2018 Super User Posted February 25, 2018 Live Target and Booyah Quote
Global Moderator Mike L Posted February 25, 2018 Global Moderator Posted February 25, 2018 And again... Little 'ol green/pepper Scum. Mike 2 Quote
Super User iceintheveins Posted February 28, 2018 Super User Posted February 28, 2018 Live Target. Also really like the Strike King Wobbletron for a buzzing type frog. Quote
Pitch'nCypress Posted February 28, 2018 Posted February 28, 2018 Pad crashers and snagproof phat frogs are my favs. High hook up percentages with both. Phat frog is heavier but add BB's to pad crashers if needed. Quote
CTBassin860 Posted March 4, 2018 Posted March 4, 2018 Also.... If you're not modifying the hooks (bend out and up) or trimming the skirts to increase hook up ratio, you may be doing to wrong. Quote
Subaqua Adinterim Posted March 4, 2018 Posted March 4, 2018 On 2/24/2018 at 8:38 PM, FryDog62 said: My biggest problem fishing frogs is the hook up percentage. Try a Lake Fork Tackle Frog Trailer hook; it will help your hook ups on whatever frog you use. I will also agree with those that suggested the Booyah Pad Crasher as the best value/performing frog. 1 Quote
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