Frog fishing with a spinning rod?

[Olebiker]

I seem to spend most of my frog fishing time picking backlashes out.  I put some 20# Sufix braid on a spinning reel and mounted it on a 7' medium heavy Falcon Original spinning rod.  I am anxious to see if I can handle a fish in the lily pads with this outfit.

Does anyone else frog fish with a spinning outfit?

[Muddy]

My friend Dan uses a IM 10  Allstar Heavy with a Pflueger Supreme , he does alright for himself. I am not sure the Heavy Action of the AllStar is comprable to that of the Falcon. He also uses braid, I am not sure what test. Hope this helps you.

[RoLo]

Does anyone else frog fish with a spinning outfit?

So you're saying there IS another way? :-/

Roger

[pondmaster32]

if you are going to fish frogs with a spinning rod, use heavy line, use a medium heavy action rod or a heavy action rod. and if you do get a fish try to get the fish up on the surface and don't let it go down into the roots. so get the fish in quickly so you don't loose it.

[CWB]

I throw the Scumfrog PaddleFoot frog, which is an excellent bait but very light, on a 7' MH rod, 4000 series Spirex reel, and 30 lb. Power Pro braid. Works for me. You probably see alot of the guys don't approve of spinning gear but remember-

you're the one using it. Go with what works for you.

[Olebiker]

I guess I need some reassurance that my man card won't be revoked for using spinning tackle.  I mean, it's already in jeopardy for using a net.  ;D

[RoLo]

Normally I'll grab whatever spinning rod is available (not pre-rigged with another lure).

Given a choice I'll grab my Kistler LTX II, which is a 6' 9" medium-heavy blank.

All my reels are spooled with 30-lb PowerPro. Frog misses are typically my fault

rather than any fault of the rod (striking too early).

Any stigma attached to spinning gear is over-baked, and if I'm not mistaken that's about all Fish Chris uses.

My biggest concern isn't hooking up, it's removing the hook without hurting the bass.

Roger

[Big Mike in Fl]

I fsih my buzz style frogs on a 7' medium rod, shimano stradic and 20lb power pro, never seem to have problems with this setup, and it throws a mile.

[SoFl-native]

Spro frogs and buzz frogs cast well on baitcasters.......unless you are dealing with crazy wind or something.

[RoLo]

I guess I need some reassurance that my man card won't be revoked for using spinning tackle. I mean, it's already in jeopardy for using a net.

Let's see if I got this straight, winching a helpless bass out of his hidey-hole using a Revolving Drum is the Manly Thing to do

Got It 8-) ;D

Roger

[Big Mike in Fl]

Spro frogs and buzz frogs cast well on baitcasters.......unless you are dealing with crazy wind or something.

no doubt

I use a baitcaster for my spros, and I have thrown buzz frogs on baitcasters without a problem, i just seem to have a much better distance with my spinning setups than my BC's, plus it frees up a BC for another use.

[roadwarrior]

I guess I need some reassurance that my man card won't be revoked for using spinning tackle. I mean, it's already in jeopardy for using a net. ;D

C'mon...

Everyone knows you can't catch bass with a spinning reel!

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[skunked_again]

I guess I need some reassurance that my man card won't be revoked for using spinning tackle. I mean, it's already in jeopardy for using a net. ;D

i like my net. never know when youre gunna hook a toothie critter.

[Skunked in DR]

I always take a net, espeically if we're going to be fishing in the slop, too many pike and muskie around, not to have one.

One of my regular fishing partners always fishes frogs with spinning gear.  4000 size Shimano and a 7 ft MH rod.  Works for him.

[J Francho]

Not having a dedicated "frog rod," I have two rigs that suit frogging, neither is perfect for it, but they work. One is a 7' Heavy/Mod Team All Star spinning rod with a 2500 series reel spooled with 30# Power Pro. The other is 7' 6" Kistler XH/F flipping stick with 50 or 65# Power Pro.

Seeing a strike on a frog, let alone catching a frog fish tends to melt any gear stigma away.

[CWB]

I guess I need some reassurance that my man card won't be revoked for using spinning tackle. I mean, it's already in jeopardy for using a net. ;D

Don't worry. I got your back on this one.

I keep a net in the boat but usually only use it when I hang a pike or musky that would take my bait if I tried to grab it even though I have not used it to often. If you play out a good essox, you can easily grad it under the gill plate. But rest assured if I hang a 50+ incher or a really huge bass, I will definitely consider the net.

[Olebiker]

Spro frogs and buzz frogs cast well on baitcasters.......unless you are dealing with crazy wind or something.

I have no problem with Spro frogs.  They seems to be heavy enough.  Buzz frogs, on the other hand, have been a real pain in the butt casting.  I don't have as much trouble if I am using monofilament, but braid just gives me fits.  I have used both PowerPro and Sufix.

[Olebiker]

I guess I need some reassurance that my man card won't be revoked for using spinning tackle. I mean, it's already in jeopardy for using a net. ;D

Don't worry. I got your back on this one.

I keep a net in the boat but usually only use it when I hang a pike or musky that would take my bait if I tried to grab it even though I have not used it to often. If you play out a good essox, you can easily grad it under the gill plate. But rest assured if I hang a 50+ incher or a really huge bass, I will definitely consider the net.

After getting a Gamakatsu hook embedded in my hand last year while trying to lip a bass on a lipless crankbait, I have swallowed my pride and started using a rubber net.  I also use it in tournaments.

[CWB]

Don't sweat it. Us "OLD" guys have to stick together. Last year I bent over to lip a bass and a wave rocked the boat and over I went!

Good thing it was four feet of water. I stood up, reeled the fish back up and grabbed it. Then I embarrassingly jumped back in the boat and got as far away from that spot as possible.

[bass wrangler569]

Like its been said before, you absolutely can use a spinning reel for every technique known in bass fishing. There are definitely some situations in which a baitcaster is the better choice though, and this is one of them IMO. You certainly can fish frogs with a spinning combo but you don't get the power that you do from a baitcaster. That being said, if you are more comfortable fishing a spinning reel, then that is the better choice for you. Fish what you're comfortable with. I fish small pointer 78s on a baitcaster while virtually everyone else I know uses a spinning rig. I'm more comfortable with a baitcaster, so that's what I use. In the end, you have to use what you think works best for you.

[Hammer 4]

I heart spinning gear...and yup, I'm old too.. ;D

[little_stephen]

Ive had a little success using my spinning gear for frogging..... the only thing is it depends on what kind of frogging were talking about. floating/hollow bodies.....sure. solid bodies(rage toads, horny toads, ect.) is a no go from my point of view.....

Im going to be a little on the brutally honest side here. but if mr weekend angler here.... (ME) can fish a baitcaster anyone can!     You just need to find the right amount of resistance on ur reel and make sure uve got a bait hefty enough to toss a good ways......       just get some practice time in and figure it out... yes ull get backlashes sometimes.... but that just forces you to learn

My opinion, dont give up....

[CRFisher]

I have the cheapest rod and spinning reel you can imagine and have no trouble pulling bass out of the pads.   As long as it's not a light setup you should have no problem.  

[swilly78]

At the end of the day, if youve had more fun with the spinning rig, than youve used the right rig.

[little_stephen]

At the end of the day, if youve had more fun with the spinning rig, than youve used the right rig.

I second that...... i think too often people get too caught up in the name brand, type of, or cost of the gear they use than if theyre having fun.

I didnt catch a thing today...... enjoyed myself tremendously but missed every bite.

On my way out to the parking lot, a guy kinda poked fun at me for having what he called, "Walmart Gear"    which is halarious because everything i take with me when i shore fish (which i had been today) is gander mountain brand. Generic Classic Edition 7' IM7 graphite rods. one ML one Heavy action. A light weight spinning reel and a 7 bearing medium fast baitcaster....... and when i shore fish i take 2 planos pack FULL of stuff in a nice hiking backpack of mine to make it easier to hike to my spots.....

He showed me his shiny quantum baitcaster. Berkley lightning rod...... shimano spinning real. and St. Croix Rod....... his "pro level Plano Tackle Management Organizational and Utility System" (EXACT AND DIRECT QUOTE I KID YOU NOT!)      and made fun of me because I use "Cheap Fishing Equipment"      This is the same guy who last week when I landed my lunker, hung his expensive $25 crankbait up in a tree branch because he didnt know what he was doing......

Moron..... >   sorry for getting off topic, but i said that to say this......

If you have more fun with the spinning reel...... then youre doing the right thing! and more points to you if ur catching fish too! ;D