About to buy myself a frog and jig setup

[GeekOutdoors]

Im looking at either the KK Speed Demon Pro 7'2" frog Rod (if they can stop taking Canadian customers for 3rd world customers) or Shimano SLX 7'2" HF rod for the same purpose

[Boomstick]

On 3/26/2019 at 12:33 PM, scbassin said:

When Frog fishing there are a few things that you should know. 1, Use a soft body frog that will collapse to expose most of the hook. 2, In heavy cover use a 6 power rod with a soft tip in lighter cover you could get by with a 5 power with a soft tip. 3, Use a reel with at least a 7.1:1 gear ratio. 4, Use a heavy braid 50 to 65 pound to cut thru the cover as you are landing the fish. 5, feel the weight of the fish before setting the hook(hard to do). 6, Make a long cast 40 to 50 yards you do not want to disturb the cover you want to fish, by bringing a boat & trolling motor into the cover will reduce your chances, Number 6 is most important, if you can do these things you should get to 60 to 70% hookup ratio which is very good. 

Thanks. This is pretty much what I always do. Good advice on casting past the target -- I got my largest bass last year after getting a nibble and missing the fish, then casting as far as I could past the spot and got it the second time.

[BigAngus752]

I'm certain many will disagree and probably have reasons to dispute my theory, however I just can't get myself to spend a lot of money on a frog rod.  I prefer to spend money on rods for techniques that really require a higher end rod.  I know you love the Tatula rods, but all you really need is a sturdy tree branch that has a tip suitable for casting a hollow-body frog.  I have a 7'0 Daiwa Aird ($50) and a 7'6 Powell Inferno ($90) and both have been absolutely perfect frog rods.  Each has a Revo SX on it and I had a group of four fisherman literally gather on the shore (while I was in my boat) last year to watch and talk about me casting a hollow frog with the Powell because I can hurl it so far (on 50lb braid).  I just don't need the "feel" of a high end rod to fish with a frog.  I just have to be able to cast.  Perhaps cost isn't a concern for you so absolutely buy what you want.  Just a suggestion if you could stand to save $50 or $100 to use for something else.  

[Boomstick]

12 hours ago, BigAngus752 said:

I'm certain many will disagree and probably have reasons to dispute my theory, however I just can't get myself to spend a lot of money on a frog rod.  I prefer to spend money on rods for techniques that really require a higher end rod.  I know you love the Tatula rods, but all you really need is a sturdy tree branch that has a tip suitable for casting a hollow-body frog.  I have a 7'0 Daiwa Aird ($50) and a 7'6 Powell Inferno ($90) and both have been absolutely perfect frog rods.  Each has a Revo SX on it and I had a group of four fisherman literally gather on the shore (while I was in my boat) last year to watch and talk about me casting a hollow frog with the Powell because I can hurl it so far (on 50lb braid).  I just don't need the "feel" of a high end rod to fish with a frog.  I just have to be able to cast.  Perhaps cost isn't a concern for you so absolutely buy what you want.  Just a suggestion if you could stand to save $50 or $100 to use for something else.  

I spent $100 on the rod and $90 on the reel. I also plan to use the same setup for a jigs in cover as as well, so I'll get my money's worth! I already know the spot I'll be fishing a jig this year, one of few spots that has cover I wouldn't touch with my MH/F rod in a small lake where someone once caught a ten pounder.

 

If it was just a frog rod, I agree. If it's a non-sensitive stick, that's fine as you don't want to set the hook too early with a frog anyway -- it would probably help me in that particular scenario. Now if I add a shorter frog rod to walk the frog (and maybe one of my kids could use it for frogs too), I'll get something cheaper. Which will probably happen at some point.

[Jaderose]

On 3/25/2019 at 11:39 AM, new2BC4bass said:

I wasn't trying to talk you into any specific reel.  I will say that 180 yards is a lot more than I have ever needed...or expect to need any time in the foreseeable future...so the 200 holds more line than I could make use of.

I'd like to meet the man that could make a 180 yard cast.  But I wouldn't want to fight him

[Boomstick]

I received the reel on Friday and the rod today. My first impressions are much inline with the other newer Tatula rods in contrast to the older foam handle models, which is the tip is not quite as fast - although it's not a moderate fast by any means. So I'm getting the impression that it will be a great jig rod!

 

I can't wait to try my chances at landing a 10 pounder!