warmer Posted January 7, 2009 Posted January 7, 2009 The 2 main concerns I am looking for in a frog are that it doesn't take on water, because what good is it to me if it floats for a few minutes, and then begins to sink!? Its good to go in the trash is what its good for...And lastly, that its soft, and the hooks rest on the top of the frog, not down low along the sides of the frog. What good is the frog if I can't hook the fish thats engulfing it? I have found softer frogs to get a better hookset, because imo they collapse alot easier when a fish's mouth is on them. Great post but I just don't undestand how your having issues with bad hook ups on the spro. The number one reason why I went to the spro and continue to use it is GREAT hook ups. As long as I give the fish the proper time I'd say 90-95% of the time I've got the fish. Most of the time I'm also setting the hook at a extreme distance as well (thanks braid!). 1. superglue/epoxy at the nose eliminates the water problem from any hollow bodied toad. 2. when you have hooks on your frog that are more easily exposed, you will not be able to fish it in the heavy heavy cover. get a 7'2 - 7'6 stout rod w/ 40-65# braid and if the spro were made out of tire rubber you would still hookup. HIT EM!* *disclaimer, i have broken 7 rods in 2 years on the frog Quote
Simp Posted January 7, 2009 Posted January 7, 2009 I hear ya there I had two handles where the cork broke on me. I could have easily broken rods in two if it wasn't for me supporting them half way up. These weren't 6 or 6'6 rods either but rather a 7ft MH set up with 40lb braid. Later in the year I also bought a Daiwa light and tough frog rod that I LOVE! It's also like you and many others have also said you must fish braid with a frog. I don't care what frog you have if your using mono you will lose three times the fish is not more. Seriously I'd take a 6'6 M spinning rod with braid over a 7'6 (name your brand here) with a baitcaster that had mono. Quote
warmer Posted January 7, 2009 Posted January 7, 2009 I also bought a Daiwa light and tough frog rod that I LOVE! I've got the 7'6 Diawa Light and Tough Heavy action sitting in the corner, because i broke 2 of them. This thing is brand new. Its yours at a serious discount my man! Quote
Simp Posted January 7, 2009 Posted January 7, 2009 I'm pretty stocked up on baitcasting rods with a new Avid coming and all. The only thing thing that I might end up buying is a decent spinning combo. Quote
SoFl-native Posted January 7, 2009 Posted January 7, 2009 The 2 main concerns I am looking for in a frog are that it doesn't take on water, because what good is it to me if it floats for a few minutes, and then begins to sink!? Its good to go in the trash is what its good for...And lastly, that its soft, and the hooks rest on the top of the frog, not down low along the sides of the frog. What good is the frog if I can't hook the fish thats engulfing it? I have found softer frogs to get a better hookset, because imo they collapse alot easier when a fish's mouth is on them. Great post but I just don't undestand how your having issues with bad hook ups on the spro. The number one reason why I went to the spro and continue to use it is GREAT hook ups. As long as I give the fish the proper time I'd say 90-95% of the time I've got the fish. Most of the time I'm also setting the hook at a extreme distance as well (thanks braid!). 1. superglue/epoxy at the nose eliminates the water problem from any hollow bodied toad. 2. when you have hooks on your frog that are more easily exposed, you will not be able to fish it in the heavy heavy cover. get a 7'2 - 7'6 stout rod w/ 40-65# braid and if the spro were made out of tire rubber you would still hookup. HIT EM!* *disclaimer, i have broken 7 rods in 2 years on the frog 7 rods in 2 years? haha.....are you clumsy or just doing slack line sets with braid? Quote
SoFl-native Posted January 7, 2009 Posted January 7, 2009 The spro is my personal favorite. They do have some duds though. Some take on water right out of the box. Some of them arent quite as weedless. Some are perfect. I think i have 10-12 of them in the box right now. There are a couple that are money that i treasure. Also the spros often get ripped down by the hook when fishing on braid. I guess it is to be expected. Quote
warmer Posted January 7, 2009 Posted January 7, 2009 7 rods in 2 years? haha.....are you clumsy or just doing slack line sets with braid? if you are fishing in the heavy stuff and you give it a 3 count they have time to establish a couple maybe more points of contact, so you have to make sure you drive the hook in my opinion. im not clumsy man, i take offense! ive only fallen out of my boat once this year. Quote
BARON49_Northern NY Posted January 7, 2009 Posted January 7, 2009 BARON49_Northern NY have you tried the Stanley 4 Bull Ribbit? What ever y'all do never ever use a Ribbit as a jig trailer or Bull Ribbit Texas Rigged with a screw lock weight For a hollow body try Bigfoot Scum http://www.scumfrog.com/bigfoot.html Yes I have tried the Bullribbit and here in NY it will catch BIG Northerns, Muskies, Dogfish, etc, but no matter where I have tried the Bullribbit it has not produced very well for me, same with the Bigfoot. If I could have only one buzzfrog it would be the standard sized Ribbit and only one floating frog it would be the Snagproof Tournament floating frog. Have caught 100's of bass from NY to Florida in the 3 to 6 pound class with these two baits. Quote
James Williams Posted January 26, 2009 Posted January 26, 2009 I have SPRO and Bobbies perfect frog they both have there strengths. If i had to chose I would go with Perfect frog easy to walk. 8-) Quote
MONSTERhudd Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 I have tried almost every hollow frog there is too try. Hands down, I like Snag Proofs Bobbys Perfect frog the most. I really liked the Reaction Innovations Swamp Donkey until the weights fell out of the five I bought. You just gotta super glue them in. But the Swamp Donkey walks easier than the Snag Proof since it is narrower. Find a frog you like and stick with it. Frogs are one of my favorite ways to fish. Remember, you GOTTA have the right setup. I like 65lb or more braid, 7'6" extra fast medium heavy or heavy rod, and to top it off a 7:1 reel. Right now I am using my Powell 765 with a Revo SC and 65lb Power Pro braid. Many say you don't need braid. You don't but I would never fish a frog without braid. Take my advice or leave it. Quote
Super User David P Posted January 30, 2009 Super User Posted January 30, 2009 There is nothing better then a Snag Proof Bobbys Perfect Frog! Quote
bnwcrankin Posted January 30, 2009 Posted January 30, 2009 I'm a big fan of the spro lazer eyes, always have been! I recently got some Rano Toro's from elgrandelures ( http://www.elgrandelures.com//~stores/95406_preview.jpg ) and I'll tell you what, This is my new favorite frog. It's huge and has some killer action. Horny toad's and ribbit's don't have a thing on these jokers. Soon as the weather warms up a little I'll get you pic's of the hog's I catch on them... lol Quote
Brad_Coovert Posted January 30, 2009 Posted January 30, 2009 I like the SPRO Bronzeye series, R2Sea Bully Wa and Step Wa baits, the Scum Frog Big Foot and Lil Big Foot and the DEPS Basirisky baits. Frogs can leak around the nose, but also around the area the hook exits the body. Just squeeze them now and then and keep fishing. Quote
scbassin Posted January 30, 2009 Posted January 30, 2009 I have been fishing the Boze Sumo Frog for a couple of years now and I like it just fine. It's worth a try. http://www.***.com/descpageHDTNATFRIEN-BZSUMFG.html Quote
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