Suggestions on buying a frog rod

[Born 2 fish]

On 4/7/2021 at 1:06 AM, Hammer 4 said:

I have the 7'4" Tatula frog rod now, But if I sell it or it brakes somehow, I'll be getting the Irod. I own a few Irods, great value, same goes for the warranty and customer service. 

I'm surprised more members don't buy these rods.

What model tatula do you have if it’s the original one I’ll buy it from you.

[rtwvumtneer6]

On 4/7/2021 at 1:10 AM, Bluebasser86 said:

I use a Falcon Bucoo 7' 4" H/F, it's a great rod for frogging.

This was my frog rod until I found the LowRider 7' H/F.  It's got a 13-1/2" handle that I really like when walking a frog, and the overall length I can fish a frog from the boat or bank without smacking the tip.  Probably shorter than most people might suggest, but it makes it easier to skip the frog and make shorter more accurate casts when necessary.  It's definitely not a broomstick (had one of those rods and it didn't work for me frogging) but I have zero hesitation swinging hard with this rod.

 

Again, this is just my preference and it's not a one size fits all deal.  

[Mike L]

10 minutes ago, rtwvumtneer6 said:

This was my frog rod until I found the LowRider 7' H/F.  It's got a 13-1/2" handle that I really like when walking a frog, and the overall length I can fish a frog from the boat or bank without smacking the tip.  Probably shorter than most people might suggest, but it makes it easier to skip the frog and make shorter more accurate casts when necessary.  It's definitely not a broomstick (had one of those rods and it didn't work for me frogging) but I have zero hesitation swinging hard with this rod.

 

Again, this is just my preference and it's not a one size fits all deal.  

No it’s not. 
Seems like a 7’4” is the most popular length for a frog rod like a 7’6” is the most popular for a flipping stick. 
 

Popular sometimes isn’t the most comfortable or practical for everyone. 
 

 

 

 

 

Mike

[Hammer 4]

4 hours ago, Born 2 fish said:

What model tatula do you have if it’s the original one I’ll buy it from you.

Thanks, but not really interested in selling it. Rod is about 1 year old.

[Born 2 fish]

14 hours ago, Hammer 4 said:

Thanks, but not really interested in selling it. Rod is about 1 year old.

No problem that’s not the model I’m looking for. I’m interested in the original black and gold ones.

[Skunkmaster-k]

I got my Dobyns Sierra 735c in today. I am glad I listened to yous guys because it is awesome ! That’s my first Dobyns but I think it won’t be my last. Thanks for the suggestions I really appreciate it. 

[fishingtx]

On 4/2/2021 at 5:44 PM, Mike L said:

I haven’t gotten the Kaden yet. 
Im going off what Dobyns told me when I called them. 
 

I really like the Siera for frogs.

It seems like it was made fir them. 

I bought the Kaden as a backup frog, buzz bait, swim bait and heavy cover bottom presentation rod. 
It’s supposed to be on par with thier Champion line for weight, balance and sensitivity which isn’t necessary on a dedicated frog rod. 
 

We’ll see

 

Edit...The sensitivity comment was only meant for frog fishing...

 

 

Mike
 

 

For me, I like the fury series fr735c

https://dobynsrods.com/product/fr-735c/

[Skunkmaster-k]

I went fishing with my dad this morning and used my rod for the first time. We fished from 7 to noon throwing a frog for an hour , and a 1/2 oz swim jig the rest of the time . There’s no pain in my hands, wrists or elbows ! I kept setting the hook every time the jig would brush a tree limb or rock or whatever underwater . It’s so much more sensitive than any rod I’ve ever used it’ll take some getting used to.  I love it . Thanks again for recommending it 

[Swamp Rat]

All the replies are great suggestions. I happen to be on Staff with American Baitworks, so will suggest the Halo new HFX series. They replace the Black Widow series that is my current choice for frogs, and I have been Staff with Snag Proof since 1996, and have 4 dedicated frog rods, and throw frogs 24/7/365. Now, to speak brand agnostic, what you need depends on a few variables, including your height as well as the areas you fish. Also keep in mind, I am in South Florida, and fish Lake Okeechobee, the Everglades, etc. where heavy grass is EVERYWHERE. As an example:

Thick mats/superheavy cover= I use a 7'11" H with 80lb braid

General purpose/only frog rod= 7'3" H with 65lb braid

Open water/popping frogs= 7'3" MH with either 50lb or 65lb braid( I have both depending on cover near by)

If you are under 5'10" in height, drop back a size, like 7'6" instead of 7'11", 7' instead of 7'3" or 7'4"...you will find it makes control of your casting easier.

 

[Mike L]

I switched to a 715 Mag Heavy Dobyns Kagen for frogs. 
I was a little leary at first coming from a 735 but it works just fine. 
Really don’t see much difference at all. 
 

 

 

 

Mike

[ErieCan]

On 4/2/2021 at 6:16 PM, jimmyjoe said:

   St. Croix Mojo Bass 7'-04" H/F "Slop-n-frog" is good.                      jj

 

 

I just ordered this rod. I plan to use to use it for toads mostly.  I heard it has a bit of tip so it can cast the frogs/toads well. How would you rate it? 

[jimmyjoe]

2 hours ago, ErieCan said:

 

I just ordered this rod. I plan to use to use it for toads mostly.  I heard it has a bit of tip so it can cast the frogs/toads well. How would you rate it? 

 

   You heard right. I haven't used some other brands (like Dobyns) because my retailers don't handle them, but for frogging, I'd rate the Mojo very highly.

   I see other guys out with some other rods, and nothing the same price class has impressed me as much as the Mojo for frogging. Admittedly, the other rods are older, but not that much older.

   I went fiberglass for versatility; I had other stuff I wanted to do, too. If I hadn't gone that route, I would have gone with the Slop-n-Frog.    jj

[ErieCan]

3 hours ago, jimmyjoe said:

 

   You heard right. I haven't used some other brands (like Dobyns) because my retailers don't handle them, but for frogging, I'd rate the Mojo very highly.

   I see other guys out with some other rods, and nothing the same price class has impressed me as much as the Mojo for frogging. Admittedly, the other rods are older, but not that much older.

   I went fiberglass for versatility; I had other stuff I wanted to do, too. If I hadn't gone that route, I would have gone with the Slop-n-Frog.    jj

 

I got home from work and there it was at the door!  About 3 days sooner than anticipated.  I put a reel on it and tried casting a beat up Rage toad in the field. It definitely casts great. A bit heavier in weight than my Tatula rods but not bad over all.  I think it will make a great toad rod and I'll probably be chucking some big pike spoons on it while I wait for bass season to open here.  I want to try Dobyns but I can't find anyone in Canada that carries them except for Amazon.ca (and thier prices are all over the map). 

 

It's interesting you're using a glass rod because I thought of trying that. I have a (new version) Daiwa 7'2" MH glass crankbait rod.  It's a bit lighter and more stout than other similar priced glass rods I played with. Daiwa calls the material Glatech, which isn't 100% fiberglass. Says it's glass wrapped in carbon fiber.  Anyways, I've only tried it with small diving cranks for walleye so far, but I think it will serve me as a good chatterbait and top water rod as well (with braid). 

[jimmyjoe]

8 hours ago, ErieCan said:

It's interesting you're using a glass rod because I thought of trying that. I have a (new version) Daiwa 7'2" MH glass crankbait rod.  It's a bit lighter and more stout than other similar priced glass rods I played with. Daiwa calls the material Glatech, which isn't 100% fiberglass. Says it's glass wrapped in carbon fiber.  Anyways, I've only tried it with small diving cranks for walleye so far, but I think it will serve me as a good chatterbait and top water rod as well (with braid).

 

   The glass rod I have (Mojo Bass Glass 7'-02" H/M) is actually advertised as a chatterbait rod. And it's advertised as 100% S-Glass, not composite. I've used both braid and nylon on it, and it performs as well as I could ask for all the moving lures I use.

   They make a MH/M, but I don't like MH in the weeds. I wanted something with the authority to come through for me in the pinch, yet still work open water well. I thought the Slop-n-Frog would do well for that with nylon, but I really didn't like it for braid.

   There are very few of those Glatech Daiwa rods around that I've seen, but the few guys that have them love them. That should be a good pair.

 

   Good luck!  ?                 jj

8 hours ago, ErieCan said:

I'll probably be chucking some big pike spoons on it

 

   That rod, a TranX 300a and 15 lb. Big Game throwing 1 oz. Dardevle Weedless and 8/10 oz. CopECats or the big Johnson Silver Minnows ........  I'd be in heaven!    ????                  jj

[Drew03cmc]

Currently a Zodias 7'5" H/F with a Citica 200G7 and 65lb 832.