Froggin' Failin'

[T-Billy]

I always have a backup bait at the ready when froggin. Usually a creature bait on a flippin rig or a grass jig. Pitch it into where the blowup was, and it often gets bit on the initial fall.

[T-Billy]

14 hours ago, ol'crickety said:

Last night, I bought a heavy action 7'4" rod

Did you also buy an 8 speed reel for it? You need one for froggin you know. ?

[Swamp Girl]

31 minutes ago, T-Billy said:

Did you also buy an 8 speed reel for it? You need one for froggin you know. ?

Nooo! Say it ain't sooo! I've already spent so much money. Why do I need an 8-speed reel?

51 minutes ago, T-Billy said:

I always have a backup bait at the ready when froggin. Usually a creature bait an a flippin rig or a grass jig. Pitch it into where the blowup was, and it often gets bit on the initial fall.

Great tip. I'm going to do this too.

[T-Billy]

10 hours ago, ol'crickety said:

Why do I need an 8-speed reel?

You don't. It was just a Bait Monkey joke. They are nice for fishing frogs and bottom contact baits because they take up line so fast, but they're certainly not required.

[Swamp Girl]

Ah, thanks for clarifying. I have three baitcasting reels. I'm in Florida right now, but when I get home, would you mind if I listed them to have you suggest which one would be best for frogging? Anyone else, of course, is welcome to suggest too. 

[LrgmouthShad]

11 hours ago, T-Billy said:

Did you also buy an 8 speed reel for it? You need one for froggin you know. ?

I never go above a 7 speed reel for anything ??‍♂️. 

[T-Billy]

4 hours ago, ol'crickety said:

Ah, thanks for clarifying. I have three baitcasting reels. I'm in Florida right now, but when I get home, would you mind if I listed them to have you suggest which one would be best for frogging? Anyone else, of course, is welcome to suggest too. 

I'd simply recommend the one with the fastest gear ratio and the strongest drag. When fishing any bait in heavy cover, it's important to hit 'em hard and get them coming your way on the hookset, then don't give 'em an inch at least until they're clear of the cover. 

[Swamp Girl]

Thanks, T-Billy. I'll compare the three reels. 

[WRB]

I use to put a couple of Venom glass rattles inside the frog, didn’t think of adding BB’s like Glenn suggest...duh!

Tom