frogflogger

It can be done easy enough but Why?

I use mostly 6's - feels very fast compared to the old Langley Lurecast's and Shakespeare tournament no level wind reels I started out with.

I try to always start with a big bait, if they don't show I can always pick up the little rod.

There were many reputable writers of his day who fished with him and photographed him catching lots of bass. He fished with one while there was a tournament on the lake - if Buck had entered he would have won according to the writer. With todays accurate running crankbaits you can troll his pattern of shallow to deep and probably catch more than the spoonplug ever could

horny toad or mann's hard nose on calm days gambler on breezy days

The only "always" in fishing is that there is always something a little different and it is always fun.

Learn to back reel - lots of huge fish have been landed on 4-6# line back reeling - bass over 7 - muskies - Until the cardinal 4 we never trusted drags and had to learn to back reel - still back reel bass fishing

Nice smile 6lbs

case plastics big momma - 11" can be shortened at any segment - that and zoom trick are my favorites -

If Buck was a "hustler" he sure hustled a lot of fish. Like Billy Westmoreland ("smallmouth don't suspend") some of his conclusions have been proven incorrect but all pro's and knowledgeable fishermen today are well aware of "funnels" and routes and timing. I think for some of us this knowledge started with reading Buck's theories. With the advances in tech many ideas about bass behavior are being rethought. But if a guys ideas help me catch fish I'm all for it-

I use to use the few deeper running crank baits available to troll - I read Buck Perry and the knowledge I gained from trolling different depths taught me more than a lifetime of casting could - on a very miserly lake I would routinely catch 30 - 40 bass a trip where catching 5 could be difficult for bank beaters. Never thought of it as a "cult" but just another approach - Tournament fishing has influenced bass fishing to such an extent that trolling has become a lost art on bass lakes - but I don't think it should be "poo pooed" - Particularly for those that cannot afford a rigged bass boat it offers a valid opportunity to locate and catch bass effectively. Bass are such amazingly diverse creatures that they can be caught in all kinds of different environments on the same body of water. You can flip up a five pounder in 2' of water or catch one 25' deep trolling a swimbait (or spoonplug). It's all bass fishing and it's all fun.

The only behavior we can control is our own.

If you can find a daiwa light and tough frog rod I would go for it -

You did a good deed. Fishing is enjoyed by folks of all ages, sex, race,etc. For me it is the greatest of all outdoor sports and if we respect each other, the fish and the water we are all winners. Being closer to 80 than 70 I often receive unasked for help at the ramp and appreciate it and I hope that in over the 70yrs. I've been fishing that I have acted in a like manner towards those that need help.

Caught bass in Okeechobee in 2'of water beneath vegetation - used a 3/4 oz. weight and a yum vibra king tube about 8" above it - 50# braid - plunk in there, pull it up and twiggle it around.

Tossing senkos will catch you loads of bass in Broward co. - snakeheads are great sport but they aren't bass

Within 30 minutes of my place I can fish for bass (our state record smallmouth is over 9lbs) I have caught a spot, a largemouth and a smallmouth all around 2lbs on consecutive casts in a lake 10 minutes a way. I have caught a couple of crappie over 2lbs many over 1lb in same lake. My pb walleye is over 14lbs., we have musky up to 50" - we have lots of streams and tailwaters for trout fishing we can fish 12 months out of the year. Our lakes rarely freeze. All of this within 30 minutes of home. I live in "almost heaven" West Virginia - lots of fishing for different species but not a place for a realistic shot at a dd bass

Something big on top works for me

always - always - have a frog rod ready when in Florida

The one tournament angler who has helped me more than any other is Rick Clunn - he fishes basic lures and pays attention to what's going on around him.

Years ago fished Grand Lake with a 5hp and a paddle - took turns sculling - caught tons of bass -

Have always been a fan of these baits but have never found the 3/4oz. size (Clunn used them on the St. Johns) I have googled and all of that but come up empty - the long drop blade is not available by itself. I have indiana's and okie's in big sizes from lure part companies but not the long drop which I think is a very good design. Any ideas?

Patience

With an inventory of over 200 frogs left over from guiding in the glades - I could go on and on about the effectiveness of certain frogs over others. I have used most that are on the market and continue to try new ones. Some days smaller is better and some days popping frogs out perform traditional. The only certainty in my frog fishing is if it is breezy/windy I have a furbit tied on.

Want to catch fish and learn a technique - ned rig ned rig works most anywhere