i love using my baitcaster but i am still new to it(started last year)i am much more accurate with my spinner and have a okuma speed reel with 50lb power pro braided line.looking for input on which spinning rod to get for fishing the frogs.thanks
Fishing Rod To Use For Frogs
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, May 11 2012 08:06 PM
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Posted May 11 2012 - 08:06 PM
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Posted May 11 2012 - 08:24 PM
Don't know what you want to spend, but St Croix's MH powered spinning rods are pretty stout, and would fish frogs in all but the thickest slop if you want to stay with spinning gear.
I am not afraid to suck.
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Posted May 11 2012 - 09:22 PM
2nd that. 6'6" St croix premier MH/F is my spinning frog ros.
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Posted May 11 2012 - 11:01 PM
My recommendation is something long. Something at least 7' preferably 7'6". A longer rod will better allow you to take up line on a hookset and get better penetration, especially on long casts. Oh and at Medium heavy or heavy power.
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Posted May 13 2012 - 12:50 PM
thank you to all for the input.i am looking at a 7ft 2in mh st croix
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Posted May 14 2012 - 12:44 PM
well i decided to suck it up and learn the right way with a baitcaster.thank you for all the input fellas
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Posted May 14 2012 - 01:03 PM
Smart choice. You'll probably be much happier in the long run.
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Posted May 14 2012 - 05:58 PM
agreed!Smart choice. You'll probably be much happier in the long run.
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Posted May 15 2012 - 07:56 PM
For serious frogging , a high-speed batcaster reel [7.0/1] rigged with 65 pound braid is the way to go.
I use either 7'4" Frog Rods, or 7'6" Frog rods.
You seriously want a HEAVY action for the really heavy slop.
I am new to it, too ... [been frogging since 1969, and a Snag Proof color is named after me].
The Wild Bull frog color pattern
Har, har, har !!
I use either 7'4" Frog Rods, or 7'6" Frog rods.
You seriously want a HEAVY action for the really heavy slop.
I am new to it, too ... [been frogging since 1969, and a Snag Proof color is named after me].
The Wild Bull frog color pattern
Har, har, har !!
NY DEC Dept of Fisheries Volunteer
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