Epic GOAT Toad Bite!

[Big Rick]

I got to experience an epic bite this morning. I was skipping docks with the Z-Man GOAT Toad. I fish it on a Mustad EWG Grip Pin 5/0 hook. My rod was a Jacked Hammer Frog Rod and my reel was the Lew's Pitch and Skip loaded with 30 lb Power Pro. This morning started out a bit slow as the fish were scattered out. I caught several decent fish early but nothing to write home about. As the sun got higher and the shade lines got better defined action began to heat up. Here's what happened from 9:36 to 9:48 this morning. 

 

First fish: I skipped under a dock and got a boil on the frog. She missed it. I went right back in there and she inhaled it! After a short fight I lipped her and weighed her. 6 lbs 2 oz. I was pumped as you can imagine. I took the pic at 9:36. I sat in the boat a few minutes to process what had just happened. A toad bite is an amazing experience. A 6 lb toad bite is a totally different level of experience in my book. 

 

Second fish:  After releasing the first fish I turned the boat and fired under dock 2. Frog was so far back I couldn't see it. I heard what sounded like a 5 gallon bucket being emptied in the lake under the dock. I swung for the fence and the fight was on!  This one didn't want to come out of the shade at all!  In the end I won the battle, lipped her and weighed her. 5 lbs 4 oz. Needless to say at this point I am in a state of disbelief! This pic was taken at 9:45. 

 

Third fish:  By this time I am feeling pretty good about life and am convinced I am Gerald Swindol with my amazing skipping skills, LOL!  I skip my toad under dock 3 and old girl just slurped it under. I never heard anything, just felt the weight of the fish. I stuck her hard and started reeling as fast as I could since I wasn't confident in my hook set. I scooped her up and weighed her. 5 lbs 11 oz. I took this pic at 9:48. I am completely incoherent at this point. I'm so fired up I could've walked on water!

 

I managed to boat a 6-2, 5-4, and a 5-11 in 12 minutes. I caught several more in the 3-4 lb range as the morning wore on. An absolutely amazing day that I thought I'd share with fellow addicts that might just need the rush of vicariously living my fishing trip this morning. 

[Dwight Hottle]

Sweet!

[Darth-Baiter]

WOW!!!!!  

[Bird]

A magical morning ?

[A-Jay]

Great Bass and Killer write up !

Really enjoyed that.

Congrats and I hope your uforeia lasts as long as possible. 

#dockdonkies

A-Jay 

 

[BassNJake]

Thats AWESOME!!

Those are the days we will chase the rest of our lives

duplicating that magic!!

[NavyToad]

Dang! One heck of a morning.

I have an unopened 3 pack of those and haven’t tried them yet - but not for long.

[The Bassman]

They've done well for me this season. One tip worth mentioning; Being elaztech the legs are quite durable. That said, they do develop micro tears after several fish which seems to affect their kicking action. Whereas Z-Man worms last for dozens of fish, I find that I need to trade these out more frequently.

[roadwarrior]

 

 

                        

[BrianMDTX]

I think WOW about sums it up! Three toads on a toad! 

[scaleface]

What hook were you using ?

[keagbassr]

49 minutes ago, scaleface said:

What hook were you using ?

 "Mustad EWG Grip Pin 5/0 hook". -

3rd sentence into post.?

[Basser2021]

What a morning!

[Skunkmaster-k]

Cowabunga dude ! Those are good uns 

[Nelson Wormefeller]

I wish I was there

 

Congratulations on such a great fishing day !

[Bankbeater]

Congratulations on that excellent morning!

[Darth-Baiter]

…….well now.  Guess who has Goat Toads coming in the mail?

[Big Rick]

2 hours ago, Darth-Baiter said:

…….well now.  Guess who has Goat Toads coming in the mail?

You'll enjoy them. They float, last a long time, and can be put in nearly any cover. They skip like a flat rock, too. 

 

Don't forget to separate the legs as the come hooked together. A steady retrieve will produce a nice gurgle. But, since they float, you can pause your retrieve and give it a couple of jerks. Jerks and twitches make it act similar to a Heddon Tiny Torpedo. 

[Darth-Baiter]

2 minutes ago, Big Rick said:

You'll enjoy them. They float, last a long time, and can be put in nearly any cover. They skip like a flat rock, too. 

 

Don't forget to separate the legs as the come hooked together. A steady retrieve will produce a nice gurgle. But, since they float, you can pause your retrieve and give it a couple of jerks. Jerks and twitches make it act similar to a Heddon Tiny Torpedo. 

Thanks. Took your hook suggestion as well.  You throw it up on weed mats?  

[Big Rick]

12 hours ago, Darth-Baiter said:

Thanks. Took your hook suggestion as well.  You throw it up on weed mats?  

I throw it everywhere when there's a topwater bite. I don't get to fish heavy weed mats so I can't give an accurate opinion on those. 

[Siebert Outdoors]

Awesome job!

[FryDog62]

On 6/10/2022 at 11:44 AM, Big Rick said:

I got to experience an epic bite this morning. I was skipping docks with the Z-Man GOAT Toad. I fish it on a Mustad EWG Grip Pin 5/0 hook. My rod was a Jacked Hammer Frog Rod and my reel was the Lew's Pitch and Skip loaded with 30 lb Power Pro. This morning started out a bit slow as the fish were scattered out. I caught several decent fish early but nothing to write home about. As the sun got higher and the shade lines got better defined action began to heat up. Here's what happened from 9:36 to 9:48 this morning. 

 

First fish: I skipped under a dock and got a boil on the frog. She missed it. I went right back in there and she inhaled it! After a short fight I lipped her and weighed her. 6 lbs 2 oz. I was pumped as you can imagine. I took the pic at 9:36. I sat in the boat a few minutes to process what had just happened. A toad bite is an amazing experience. A 6 lb toad bite is a totally different level of experience in my book. 

 

Second fish:  After releasing the first fish I turned the boat and fired under dock 2. Frog was so far back I couldn't see it. I heard what sounded like a 5 gallon bucket being emptied in the lake under the dock. I swung for the fence and the fight was on!  This one didn't want to come out of the shade at all!  In the end I won the battle, lipped her and weighed her. 5 lbs 4 oz. Needless to say at this point I am in a state of disbelief! This pic was taken at 9:45. 

 

Third fish:  By this time I am feeling pretty good about life and am convinced I am Gerald Swindol with my amazing skipping skills, LOL!  I skip my toad under dock 3 and old girl just slurped it under. I never heard anything, just felt the weight of the fish. I stuck her hard and started reeling as fast as I could since I wasn't confident in my hook set. I scooped her up and weighed her. 5 lbs 11 oz. I took this pic at 9:48. I am completely incoherent at this point. I'm so fired up I could've walked on water!

 

I managed to boat a 6-2, 5-4, and a 5-11 in 12 minutes. I caught several more in the 3-4 lb range as the morning wore on. An absolutely amazing day that I thought I'd share with fellow addicts that might just need the rush of vicariously living my fishing trip this morning. 

Nice outing!

 

Are you referring to this specific hook in a 5/0? 

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Mustad_KVD_Grip-Pin_Soft_Plastic_Hook_5pk/descpage-MKVDGPN.html

[Blue Raider Bob]

On 6/10/2022 at 1:44 PM, Big Rick said:

I got to experience an epic bite this morning. I was skipping docks with the Z-Man GOAT Toad. I fish it on a Mustad EWG Grip Pin 5/0 hook. My rod was a Jacked Hammer Frog Rod and my reel was the Lew's Pitch and Skip loaded with 30 lb Power Pro. This morning started out a bit slow as the fish were scattered out. I caught several decent fish early but nothing to write home about. As the sun got higher and the shade lines got better defined action began to heat up. Here's what happened from 9:36 to 9:48 this morning. 

 

First fish: I skipped under a dock and got a boil on the frog. She missed it. I went right back in there and she inhaled it! After a short fight I lipped her and weighed her. 6 lbs 2 oz. I was pumped as you can imagine. I took the pic at 9:36. I sat in the boat a few minutes to process what had just happened. A toad bite is an amazing experience. A 6 lb toad bite is a totally different level of experience in my book. 

 

Second fish:  After releasing the first fish I turned the boat and fired under dock 2. Frog was so far back I couldn't see it. I heard what sounded like a 5 gallon bucket being emptied in the lake under the dock. I swung for the fence and the fight was on!  This one didn't want to come out of the shade at all!  In the end I won the battle, lipped her and weighed her. 5 lbs 4 oz. Needless to say at this point I am in a state of disbelief! This pic was taken at 9:45. 

 

Third fish:  By this time I am feeling pretty good about life and am convinced I am Gerald Swindol with my amazing skipping skills, LOL!  I skip my toad under dock 3 and old girl just slurped it under. I never heard anything, just felt the weight of the fish. I stuck her hard and started reeling as fast as I could since I wasn't confident in my hook set. I scooped her up and weighed her. 5 lbs 11 oz. I took this pic at 9:48. I am completely incoherent at this point. I'm so fired up I could've walked on water!

 

I managed to boat a 6-2, 5-4, and a 5-11 in 12 minutes. I caught several more in the 3-4 lb range as the morning wore on. An absolutely amazing day that I thought I'd share with fellow addicts that might just need the rush of vicariously living my fishing trip this morning. 

Big Rick your post has fried my brains. I cooked in the Tennessee sun for hours yesterday and didn't catch one half as big as your smallest! Congrates on a terrific day!

[Big Rick]

9 hours ago, FryDog62 said:

Are you referring to this specific hook in a 5/0? 

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Mustad_KVD_Grip-Pin_Soft_Plastic_Hook_5pk/descpage-MKVDGPN.html

That's it. I put a small dab of super glue on the hook eye when I slide the head of the toad up on it. barring any toothy critters I usually get upward of 20 bass per bait.