High End Frog Rod

[ECP1989]

I mainly use G. Loomis GLX’s and they don’t have anything that seems like a good frog rod. I couldn’t find anything in the IMX series of rods either Can anyone suggest a nice frog rod that isn’t as heavy as a brick? I mainly fish thick pads. 

 

Thanks 

[RichF]

I love my older 7'3 H Kistler Magnesium frog rod.  So much, I haven't even looked into replacing it (going on 5 or 6 yrs old).  I just got my dad a 7'3 HXF Kistler Helium 3 last year.  It's awesome and would be great for froggin thick pads.  I also have a 7'4 HF St. Croix Avid X that would be really good too.

[PAbasser927]

I use a Dobyns Champion 735C.  Very light and well balanced for how powerful of a stick it is.  Also very easy to cast.  If I  ever had to buy another frog rod down the line, I would buy another 735.

[Chance_Taker4]

2 hours ago, RichF said:

I love my older 7'3 H Kistler Magnesium frog rod.  So much, I haven't even looked into replacing it (going on 5 or 6 yrs old).  I just got my dad a 7'3 HXF Kistler Helium 3 last year.  It's awesome and would be great for froggin thick pads.  I also have a 7'4 HF St. Croix Avid X that would be really good too.

That Helium 3 was the exact rod I was going to suggest.

[NathanDLTH]

Daiwa Tatula Elite 7’4 H/F, if you can get past the color it’s a great rod. Can bomb frogs and pull them through the thick stuff. 

 

Otherwise id start looking at the Steez rods. 

[Finnz922]

Irod Air 754. Perfect frog rod IMO.

[Arcs&sparks]

5 hours ago, ECP1989 said:

Icouldn’t find anything in the IMX series of rods

I know for a fact IMX Pro has two models available. 

[WRB]

ALX IKOS Toad Face frog rod is good for a higher end rod, problem is availability because of it's popularity.

I use Irod IRG 754F Freds Magic rod for frogs among other presentations but isn't a high price rod, just a good frog rod.

Tom

[johnD.]

4 hours ago, NathanDLTH said:

Daiwa Tatula Elite 7’4 H/F, if you can get past the color it’s a great rod. Can bomb frogs and pull them through the thick stuff. 

 

Otherwise id start looking at the Steez rods. 

This. Ish's frog rod and a zillion is where I'd start looking too. Amazing combo.

[Matt_3479]

6 hours ago, ECP1989 said:

I mainly use G. Loomis GLX’s and they don’t have anything that seems like a good frog rod. I couldn’t find anything in the IMX series of rods either Can anyone suggest a nice frog rod that isn’t as heavy as a brick? I mainly fish thick pads. 

 

Thanks 

Gloomis sells an 884 twfr and an 885 twfr (top water frog rod) in the imx pro series rods

[ECP1989]

I’ve heard nothing but bad things about the G. Loomis Frog Rods. Does anyone use them?

[WIGuide]

I really like the St. Croix LTB "Dock Sniper" as a frog rod. It's a 7' H/F so it's a little shorter and lighter and handles fish very well in the thick stuff. 

[Matt_3479]

15 minutes ago, ECP1989 said:

I’ve heard nothing but bad things about the G. Loomis Frog Rods. Does anyone use them?

I really wanted to try them, I heard bad things about there older too water rods but there newer 884 and 885 I’ve heard good things. Trying to get my hands on one to see 

[new2BC4bass]

3 hours ago, WRB said:

ALX IKOS Toad Face frog rod is good for a higher end rod, problem is availability because of it's popularity.

I use Irod IRG 754F Freds Magic rod for frogs among other presentations but isn't a high price rod, just a good frog rod.

Tom

Zolo Toadface?

[WRB]

1 hour ago, new2BC4bass said:

Zolo Toadface?

Yes, Zolo....sometimes I lose it.

Tom

[FishTank]

I like the MBR843C GLX.  Works for just about anything. 

[Catt]

Falcon Cara T7 Bobby's Perfect Frog Rod 

[illinifan4152]

I have three that I would suggest. Dobyns champion 735c, Megabass orochi xx perfect pitch or Shimano Expride 7’2 Heavy (7’3 xh if in really thick stuff. I usually use the champion 735 as I usually have a jig or trig on the other two. But all can be used and are great

[DINK WHISPERER]

Powell 736 frog

Dobyns 736 Champion

Tatula original 7' 4" H/F

[Deleted account]

23 hours ago, RichF said:

I love my older... (going on 5 or 6 yrs old)....

LOL

[.ghoti.]

A different perspective for you. I'm all for high end gear, but do you really need a high end, super sensitive rod for frogs? You need a stick with enough backbone to set those stout hooks, and to horse the fish out of the salad.

 

Save some cash on your frog rod, and spend it on a GLX, NRX, Megabass......etc, for your jig and worm applications.

[Catt]

28 minutes ago, .ghoti. said:

A different perspective for you. I'm all for high end gear, but do you really need a high end, super sensitive rod for frogs? You need a stick with enough backbone to set those stout hooks, and to horse the fish out of the salad.

 

 

My frog rod is a All Star Classic $35 from Academy!

 

Plenty backbone for solid hook-ups & pulling Hawgs out of heavy cover.

 

Money saved bought a new depth finder ?

[fishwizzard]

It’s not super “high-end”, but if you want an unusual frog rod, take a look at the Megabass Hyuga 72H.  I have one and have been using it for frogs with great success.  It’s a super versatile rod and feels way more nimble then it should for how powerful it is. 

[J Francho]

I wrote about using a high end, heavy jig and worm rod being *my* perfect frog rod.  Light, powerful, and can serve multiple purposes.

 

https://www.bassresource.com/fishing_lures/primmus-reel-dhc-7-rod-review.html

[Stephen B]

1 hour ago, .ghoti. said:

A different perspective for you. I'm all for high end gear, but do you really need a high end, super sensitive rod for frogs? You need a stick with enough backbone to set those stout hooks, and to horse the fish out of the salad.

 

Save some cash on your frog rod, and spend it on a GLX, NRX, Megabass......etc, for your jig and worm applications.

This is one thing that is often overlooked is the fact that why does a frog rod have to be only a frog rod? There are many rods that could be utilized for more than just one application. For example, the Megabass USA Valdivia was designed as a frog rod, but also makes a great carolina rig rod (where sensitivity is important). I highly recommend buying the best you can afford even for a frog rod, however look for a rod that could also be versatile enough for other techniques. 

 

Just my take on it. But I definitely know many do the same.