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[BassfisherMass]

I am going to try fishing with frogs for the first time this weekend
any tips like where i should fish shallow deep weeds pads?

any tips would help out thanks!

[ClackerBuzz]

click on forums and type "frog" in the search bar. there are tons of great threads. for me slower action always seems to work better than fast. good luck!

[unionman]

I agree with clacker. Search for "frogs" in these forums. Its not that we are giving you a lazy answer but theres just ALOT to cover. From hooksets, presentations, locations and types of frogs. Theres lots of good threads on frogs fishing here. Also check out flukemaster's videos on youtube on "How to fish with a frog" Hes a professional guide and a moderator on these forums. Great guy.

good luck.

Topwater is awesome! I find myself using them when they probably wont be very productive just because I wanna see that topwater explosion...Im addicted. lol

[roadwarrior]

Here ya go: http://www.bassresou...to-walk-a-frog/

[Sam]

http://www.hogbass.com/

[BassinLou]

With the great info that all these guys have provided, you have some reading to do. Good luck this weekend. What frog do you plan to use?

[ClackerBuzz]

Topwater is awesome! I find myself using them when they probably wont be very productive just because I wanna see that topwater explosion...Im addicted. lol

x2.
i've also found my self pushing the frog on the bass while looking for that awesome explosion. now i tend to classify frog fishing as either being "on", "weak" or "off". ON= lots of blow-ups and interest (especially when you relocate/cast on fresh water.) its awesome. practice getting the "feel" of frog fishing ie the hook sets. WEAK=the nip/bite/nibble but don't commit/inhale the frog. i haven't tried it but others say downsizing to a smaller frog works well. OFF=only one nip at the frog after 30+ min's over 3-4 different locations. the trick for me was to recognize when to efficiently move on to a different technique (senko, jig, crank etc). like with any new technique its all about learning it w/ as little pain as possible lol. if you only get out on the weekends don't spend 4 hrs trying to force the frog bite b/c its frustrating. but dedicate a good hour or two if you are getting any positive results. there is nothing better than landing ur first fish on a new tech even if its 12"!

[Bass Dude]

x2.
i've also found my self pushing the frog on the bass while looking for that awesome explosion. now i tend to classify frog fishing as either being "on", "weak" or "off". ON= lots of blow-ups and interest (especially when you relocate/cast on fresh water.) its awesome. practice getting the "feel" of frog fishing ie the hook sets. WEAK=the nip/bite/nibble but don't commit/inhale the frog. i haven't tried it but others say downsizing to a smaller frog works well. OFF=only one nip at the frog after 30+ min's over 3-4 different locations.

I hear this decribed a lot with frog fishing, and always found it kind of funny! If you really think about it...this is true of every lure you throw. They are either killing it, you get a few fish, or you don't catch anything.

[fishking247]

probably the most important piece of advice...DO NOT SET THE HOOK UNTIL YOU FEEL THE WEIGHT OF THE FISH! and if a fish hits and you don't get him cast to the same spot again most of the time they will hit again.

[mikey5string]

I always have a frog tied on. It is a consistent, proven big bass bait. Throw it whenever I see isolated patches of cover near shore. Especially deadly when tall grass meets lily pads or hydrilla mats. I tend to throw it, twitch it a few times and then reel in and try again. IME the hits come as soon as the frog hits the water or shortly after.

Agree with the tip about waiting to set the hook. It is hard to wait when you see that blow up but youll end up pulling it from the fish and it will rocket back at you. I cant tell you how many times myself or my fishing partner had to duck a flying frog because I got a little to eager.

Look for a frog with a soft body. This will make for better hookup ratios. The Iobee frog by Jackall is my favorite but the Booyah pad crasher is an inexpensive alternative.

[Bass Slayer 72]

probably the most important piece of advice...DO NOT SET THE HOOK UNTIL YOU FEEL THE WEIGHT OF THE FISH! and if a fish hits and you don't get him cast to the same spot again most of the time they will hit again.

I don't know if it will help, but lake fork has a product made for frogs it's a third hook that acts as a trailer it attaches to both hooks and is said to increase hook ups and reduce those hits from the back that don't set. I purchased a pair, but have yet to try them out.

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/100868-new-frog-trailer-hooks/

[QUAKEnSHAKE]

Praying may help but hasnt helped me.
I had beginners luck with my PB in fifteen minutes of using one the first time but since its been horrible hook-up ratio.
I have that trailer hook too and it hasnt helped me. I had 12 strikes in this grass area only one actually got a fight out of and it got off after about being pulled 10'. I saw the strike it took the frog down about 4 feet set the hook and brought it up and on the surface then splash gone. Another strike the frog got pushed in the air about 6" this fish missed totally.

The trailer hook though was 100% weedless never getting caugh-up in this spaghetti type weeds.

[BassfisherMass]

thanks for all the great tips i will let you know how it goes

[BassfisherMass]

well i fished with my frog i had alot of fish jumping for it and grabbing at it but i could not get the hook set

[QUAKEnSHAKE]

I feel your pain brrrrrrother