Frogging??

Post by **Wallyboss** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 12:05 pm

This week I went out for Bucketmouths and I had about 15 roll overs on my frogs. Some of them would actually hit the frog but not hookup. I usually give the bass some loose and then when I feel the fish I set the hook. But a lot of the roll overs the bass missed the frog sometimes by as much as 3 feet.

Any hints on increasing hook ups while froggin.

Post by **bucketmouth** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 3:58 pm

Keep at it, making sure you give the added second or two before reefing back on your rod. Make sure you're not setting on slack line, reel in slack before setting. Also, some frogs have a better hookup ratio than others. That being said, you'll notice alot of times the fish is actually missing the bait altogether which can be irritating

You may also try Toads as opposed to frogs as well Dan. Horny toads, Mann's Hardnose, Cane Toads are all good. Unlike the frogs, these baits will sink when left alone, which can be a good thing when a bass strikes short - leaving the bait to sink in front of him will often entice that followup strike. Most of these toads also have paddled feet or the like which make them churn like a buzzbait on the retrieve. Most frogs just have skirt which doesn't
cause quite the commotion.

just my .02
D.

Post by **RatherBFishin** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 7:16 pm

What kind of frogs were you using? I have Berkley Kicker Frogs and so far haven't had any success with them. I don't know if it's my technique or if these frogs just don't work.

Pete

Post by **Wallyboss** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 8:39 pm

I had Spro's Bronzeyes, and snagproof's tournaments frogs

Post by **Troller** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 9:50 am

Hi, we caught and released 14 largemouth bass yesterday. I missed a couple of strikes, but in so doing, I noticed the fish were striking short on my artificial frogs and when I used a jig. We ran trailer hooks and all but three of the bass were taken on the trailer hooks.
Nothing of any size but a fun morning.

Troller

Post by **mdej** » Fri Aug 10, 2007 1:10 pm

I do a lot of frog fishing. I manly use the Snagproof or Spro frogs (I prefer the Spro Tourny Frogs). Have not had much luck with yum or berkly frogs rigged on a 4/0 or 5/0 hook.

I find that if I get a miss I can usually get that same bass to strike again by working that same area. I will try this a couple times.

If it fails I grab my other rod and toss a gulp sinking minnow unweighted and toss it right into the bass splash hole (well I can't ever actually hit the right spot but I get the worm to the hole).

The slow sink of the worm usually triggers that fish to take it.

Post by **Wallyboss** » Fri Aug 10, 2007 1:28 pm

I usually have a senko rod setup just for that, when I am frogging. But what I have been keeping an eye on is the speed I am bringing in the frog at, If they miss in front of it I speed up my retrieve and if they miss behind it I slow my retrieve down. And that seems to have helped a lot.

Post by **Iceman** » Fri Aug 10, 2007 2:11 pm

Hi Dan

In my frogs what ever brand, I always insert a few rattles, I think the extra noise along with a painfully slow retrieve (with loads of pauses) gives the bass time to get in position to make a better strike. Of coarse I still get some misses, but I think this helps.

I have slid glass worm rattles in but found that bigger rattles (Northland) with bigger beads make for a louder frog.

If I was free this Saturday I would have been all over your generous offer to take somebody out.

Post by **Wallyboss** » Fri Aug 10, 2007 2:29 pm

If I go for largies you know where I'm heading Iceman. Water level is a tad low. I've hit bottom 10-15 times the last couple of times in there.

Post by **Iceman** » Fri Aug 10, 2007 2:41 pm

The Ottawa has dropped 2 feet in one week

Your trip in should be real interesting.

Post by **joco** » Fri Aug 10, 2007 3:45 pm

NICE TREAD...

LOVE TO TROW SOME FROG AROUND..

YESTERDAY FIRST CAST ON THE CLAYTON....WAP..PIKE GET MY BRAND NEW FROG AND IT WENT..

.

BUT STILL MANEGE A 29 INCH PIKE. IN THERE.

ONCE I HAD 2 FROG YEARS BACK) THAT WERE ALWAYS GOING INTO WATER..TAKING WATER..

..SO I PUT IN THEM SOME CAN FOAM,,

...ONE BLOW UP..

...THE UDER ONE BECAME LIKE A 6 INCH FROG..

.THAT WAS IT FOR THAT EXPERIENCE.

.

KEEP IT REBIT..

JOCO.

Post by **joco** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 9:13 pm

wallyboss............

man i miss like 17 bass today..just on frogs....

...some just jumop in front some let go...some..etc.

i tell you sometime it is fustrated....

.

but hey it still fun.

joco

Post by **Basshole** » Sun Aug 12, 2007 12:06 pm

Hey Wallyboss...
I have spent lot of time working slop with the Spro Bronzeye...(Albino)
I have learned 2 things... stuff with rattles... (As already posted) and trim the legs... leave an inch or two... some prefer to take them completely off (tough to cut when you are paying 10bucks a frog!!!)LOL.... Bronzeye bodies are a little more firm... a little harder hook sets...
Hope it helps...