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Hi everyone

I have been trying a scum frog all summer and have not had any luck. However, I have caught a few on twister tail brand rubber frogs . I also have caught lots on a leopard frog jitterbug.

My question is what brand/type of frog lures do people here recommend?

Cheers,
Steve

Hi Steve, I'm not sure it really matters. I like Tournament Frogs, but I have Spros as well. I usually cut the legs shorter on the Spros as I find them very very long.

I think the bottom line is that if fish are aggressive enough to hit the topwater through the pads or weeds, then I'm not sure it really mattes. I do find however that the ones with pattern on the "bottom" (a little red, white, or yellow") can often entice a bite better, since they see the bait from below, not what's on top. Certain brands also float a little differently than others.

Bobby's Perfect frog...

For the Scum frog try inserting a rattle in the frog body, adds the little bit of extra attraction. If you are hesitant, check out the other brands of frog, give the package a shake

I don't stock a wide range of colors for frogs. White is my preferred color.

Mike

I've also had some good luck with the Mr. Twister frogs. Nothing yet this season on a topwater frog though, although I rarely throw frogs.

I will chuck mostly bobbys perfect or tourny frog most of the time but will also chuck scum frog when hits seem a liilte short.

Hi guys.

Thanks for the comments. I think I will try bobby's perfect frog. The rattle on the scum frog is an interesting idea too.

Cheers,
Steve

If you want to try the best Toad on the market, check out 152 Street Baits in Fla.
http://www.152ndstreetbaits.com/

By far the best toad I have ever fished.

I use to use real frogs. The fish grab them and they don't let go. I don't use them much anymore because I've found 3 big dew worm on a big hook is even more irresistable for them.

IanD wrote:If you want to try the best Toad on the market, check out 152 Street Baits in Fla.
http://www.152ndstreetbaits.com/

By far the best toad I have ever fished.

IanD sweet looking toads. Thanks for sharing. May have to get some!

Mike

Try the Gambler Cane Toad - I have had incredible success everytime I use them - green mostly. It can be difficult getting a good hook set but the bass just love them! Twitch on the surface with a slow-steady retrieve past points, logs etc. Really effective bait.

I've never had a hit on a frog.....
Top-waters and me don't go!

My friend caught a big Walleye on a rubber frog last time we were out though.

Jamsers wrote:I've never had a hit on a frog.....
Top-waters and me don't go!

My friend caught a big Walleye on a rubber frog last time we were out though.

That's really unfortunate! I love fishing topwater... I find myself either "on edge" the whole time anticipating the hit... or, I daydream, and then those hits scare the crap out of me!!

Walleye, eh? That'd be pretty cool!

I just bought a couple to add to the the one that I had... i don't really know what they are, but I bought a couple of different one's to try'em out. I do have to work on setting the hook though (not setting the hook too soon that is).

cheers,
tallpaul

tallpaul wrote:

Jamsers wrote:I've never had a hit on a frog.....
Top-waters and me don't go!

My friend caught a big Walleye on a rubber frog last time we were out though.

That's really unfortunate! I love fishing topwater... I find myself either "on edge" the whole time anticipating the hit... or, I daydream, and then those hits scare the crap out of me!!

Walleye, eh? That'd be pretty cool!

I just bought a couple to add to the the one that I had... i don't really know what they are, but I bought a couple of different one's to try'em out. I do have to work on setting the hook though (not setting the hook too soon that is).

cheers,
tallpaul

Your telling me! I'd love to get some fish top-water!
Normally cranks, jigs and senko's are what work for me.
Spinners too!

J

Jitterbugs and variations of spooks are great for me (caught a ton of pike with the spook!). I've had a LOT of success with jointed floating rapala's for smallies - just casting and letting them sit for 10 seconds, then one twitch if they haven't hit already. Recently I've been testing frogs over top of slop - lots of hits... one huge LMB landed. That same frog got hit by a pike and sliced it up pretty good too. Nothing on a buzzbait yet, but I haven't fished it much or with much confidence.

Keep trying, it's more addictive than... 'normal?' fishing!

Paul,

I try, I try....

I catch fish, just never had much luck with top waters.
I bought alot this year, but haven't been out as much unfortunately.

J