Ksam1234 Posted June 15, 2018 Posted June 15, 2018 So I have been using a 7 ft MH F for frogging and it just isn’t cutting it. It’s some brand of rod I never heard of (hurricane redbone) and the butt end is short so I can’t get good leverage and the Mh isn’t working with all the weeds. I fish out of a canoe so I need something strong and with a longer Butt end to help get leverage on Hookset. Can anyone help steer s guy in the right direction for a frogging stick. Price range is around 130-150$ Quote
HogsNHawgs Posted June 15, 2018 Posted June 15, 2018 Ark Rods Tharp Series Guntersville Spcl or the Tharp Series King Cobra. $130. Or for their upgraded rod: IVK74HFC 7’4″ F Mag H 50-80 Braid 3/8-2 $149.95 Quote
CroakHunter Posted June 15, 2018 Posted June 15, 2018 7'3 heavy lews tp-1 speed stick 735 dobyns fury 1 Quote
Ksam1234 Posted June 15, 2018 Author Posted June 15, 2018 1 hour ago, HogsNHawgs said: Ark Rods Tharp Series Guntersville Spcl or the Tharp Series King Cobra. $130. Or for their upgraded rod: IVK74HFC 7’4″ F Mag H 50-80 Braid 3/8-2 $149.95 Thank you I’ll look into those and thank you @CroakHunter Quote
NittyGrittyBoy Posted June 16, 2018 Posted June 16, 2018 I fish standing up and I like a shorter rod as I keep the tip down, mH 6'6 duckett micro magic pro for my froggy needs Quote
CroakHunter Posted June 16, 2018 Posted June 16, 2018 @Ksam1234 you're welcome. If you like the specs of the lews, I've got one that I don't use anymore and have been contemplating getting rid o. For a good price Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted June 16, 2018 Super User Posted June 16, 2018 A few other frog rod posts on this site. Other fishing forums also have frog rod threads. See if any suggestions trip your trigger. Quote
Ksam1234 Posted June 16, 2018 Author Posted June 16, 2018 47 minutes ago, new2BC4bass said: A few other frog rod posts on this site. Other fishing forums also have frog rod threads. See if any suggestions trip your trigger. Yeah I see those now. Thanks. I think I might go with the irod genesis or Dobyns fury Quote
Finnz922 Posted June 16, 2018 Posted June 16, 2018 IROD any series Fred's Magic Stick. If you like a shorter rod go with the 704. I myself was using the Genesis 2 754 and thought that was "the rod" until I bought the Air 754. You don't need to spend that much if you don't want. The Fiber and the G2 are the same blank but differ in components. My experience is that the tiny extra weight of the guides makes the Fiber feel like it has a softer tip than the G2. Sounds wierd, but the G2 seems faster and more stout, but it isn't and you feel it when you set the hook they are the same rod. 1 Quote
Ksam1234 Posted June 16, 2018 Author Posted June 16, 2018 1 hour ago, Finnz922 said: IROD any series Fred's Magic Stick. If you like a shorter rod go with the 704. I myself was using the Genesis 2 754 and thought that was "the rod" until I bought the Air 754. You don't need to spend that much if you don't want. The Fiber and the G2 are the same blank but differ in components. My experience is that the tiny extra weight of the guides makes the Fiber feel like it has a softer tip than the G2. Sounds wierd, but the G2 seems faster and more stout, but it isn't and you feel it when you set the hook they are the same rod. Awesome thank you. I guess I’m going with the Irod. Now it says it’s H Rod but moderate fast. Does that hinder anything? I’ll be fishing heavy lily pads and slop. I don’t do tons of open water but a little. Will the moderate fast not be able to pull fish out fast enough ? Quote
Finnz922 Posted June 16, 2018 Posted June 16, 2018 None. You will have plenty of power to pull "Big Mama" out! The rod has a ton of backbone. I fish heavy mats and sometimes bring in 2 lbs of grass with 3 to 5lbers. 1 Quote
Ksam1234 Posted June 16, 2018 Author Posted June 16, 2018 47 minutes ago, Finnz922 said: None. You will have plenty of power to pull "Big Mama" out! The rod has a ton of backbone. I fish heavy mats and sometimes bring in 2 lbs of grass with 3 to 5lbers. Awesome! Can’t wait. I have been using that horrible MH rod and it just wasn’t cuttin it. Couldn’t turn heads fast enough. I love frogging Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted June 17, 2018 Super User Posted June 17, 2018 Your Hurricane Redbone is sold as a saltwater rod. Best I can tell they are fairly popular in Florida. Florida is the only place I have seen them in stores. It was a member here that recommended them to me. I found two previous year's MLs for sale at the mom-and-pop shop I visit when in Florida. Bought one. Later wished I'd bought both. These were IM6...new ones are IM7. My ML is rated 3/8-3/4 oz. It will flat out launch a 3/8 oz. popper. If the action of your MH is anything like my ML, then I can understand why you don't like it as a frog rod. I often fish treble hook lures with mine. I like the rod a lot and feel it would have been well worth full price. Quote
Ksam1234 Posted June 17, 2018 Author Posted June 17, 2018 53 minutes ago, new2BC4bass said: Your Hurricane Redbone is sold as a saltwater rod. Best I can tell they are fairly popular in Florida. Florida is the only place I have seen them in stores. It was a member here that recommended them to me. I found two previous year's MLs for sale at the mom-and-pop shop I visit when in Florida. Bought one. Later wished I'd bought both. These were IM6...new ones are IM7. My ML is rated 3/8-3/4 oz. It will flat out launch a 3/8 oz. popper. If the action of your MH is anything like my ML, then I can understand why you don't like it as a frog rod. I often fish treble hook lures with mine. I like the rod a lot and feel it would have been well worth full price. Luckily I found mine floating in a pond ? Quote
Super User Boomstick Posted June 17, 2018 Super User Posted June 17, 2018 I plan on buying a Daiwa Tatula 7'4" H/F frogging rod at some point, it's just a matter of getting the money. Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted June 17, 2018 Super User Posted June 17, 2018 47 minutes ago, Boomstick said: I plan on buying a Daiwa Tatula 7'4" H/F frogging rod at some point, it's just a matter of getting the money. I bought this rod after reading all the good reviews/opinions of it. The first frog I tried with it was a 1/2 oz. Booyah. Distance is only ok. A 5/8 oz. frog sails pretty good. Rod shipped to Florida where I got to use it earlier this year to no avail. Temps too low. Maybe next year I'll have a chance to catch a few fish on it. Quote
Super User Boomstick Posted June 17, 2018 Super User Posted June 17, 2018 4 minutes ago, new2BC4bass said: I bought this rod after reading all the good reviews/opinions of it. The first frog I tried with it was a 1/2 oz. Booyah. Distance is only ok. A 5/8 oz. frog sails pretty good. Rod shipped to Florida where I got to use it earlier this year to no avail. Temps too low. Maybe next year I'll have a chance to catch a few fish on it. Did you try it with some heavy jigs by chance? Wondering if it would double nicely for jigs... If not, the slightly less meaty 7'2" rod might be a better option. Quote
Super User WRB Posted June 17, 2018 Super User Posted June 17, 2018 Dobyn's makes 2 frog rods; DC735 and DC736 that I would call the base line for all other frog rods. Dobyns Fury line FR735 is a different blank and OK for frogs but a fast action jig rod first, a frog rod second. IROD IRG754F is inbetween the DC735 and 736, casts better then the 736 because a slower action but not as powerful. IRG 754F is a frog rod first, small swimbait and then a jig or ultilty rod. If you are looking for a dedicated frog rod the IROD is hard to top at $150 price point. Tom 1 Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted June 17, 2018 Super User Posted June 17, 2018 1 hour ago, Boomstick said: Did you try it with some heavy jigs by chance? Wondering if it would double nicely for jigs... If not, the slightly less meaty 7'2" rod might be a better option. No. I haven't. Sorry. Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted June 17, 2018 Posted June 17, 2018 The thing with a frog rod is you need the power due to the cover but enough tip to load and cast well. I can't speak to the production rods but don't be afraid to look at a light musky rod or an in shore label to get the characteristics you want. Quote
Robert Riley Posted June 18, 2018 Posted June 18, 2018 On 6/15/2018 at 5:30 PM, CroakHunter said: 7'3 heavy lews tp-1 speed stick 735 dobyns fury These! Quote
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