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If your having a lot of trouble with the lower weight frogs I would look for a new Rod. You are missing out on many good frogs. With the 4th of July sales going on now I would look into a rod. This is a excellent one https://dobynsrods.com/product/dc-736c-fh/ Now for a heavy frog, The River2SEA Matt Daddy is 3/4 oz & the Spro King Daddy is 1 oz.

I like a graphite Med, Mod Heavy. As of lately I have been using a Dobyns Kaden KD 610 4 CB F/H.I bought it to use it for jerkbaits & it has proved to a excellent rod for that. I also have been using it for square bills & it has worked very well for that so much so that I ordered another one while the 15% 4th. of July sales are going on. This way I can have a Both baits rigged & ready to use right away.

Yep, hanging a tackle shop is hard on the wallet!!

It depends how heavy the cover is while frogging. You said light frogging so I'll go with the Dobyns Champion XP DC 735 C Full Handle $270 with a Shimano 2021 Scorpion DC XG about $215 at Digitaki or Asian Portal I have 2 of these set ups & if the cover is heavy I have 3 of these set ups Dobyns Champion XP DC 736 C Full Handle $270 same reels. The difference in the rods is the 735 is a 5 power & the 736 is a 6 power. I frog fish a lot & use assorted hollow body frogs with the DC 736 C for the better power to get a better hook set with the double hook. With baits like the Zoom Horny I use the 5 power. The reason for all those 5 rods is the different style of baits. This way I am not having to retie a different style on so often. One 6 power has a 3:16 No Bullfrog tied on all the time. If you are into frog fishing & fish in real heavy cover using that frog, you know why.

I'll fish a 12 to 13 inch worm depending the brand on a Carolina Rig often.

Yes! it would not have taken a minute to explain to him what you were doing & thank him.

Wow I think I'll go get a beer. Then select a Dobyns Kaden Crankbait Rod Kd 610 CB or a KD 734 CB. As I have stated before I have had the KD 610 CB for over 3 months now & said how I like it with a jerk bait. I was out 4 early mornings this past weekend (0600 to1100) & played around with a couple of other baits too. A Bagley Balsa Squarebill & a Rebel Deep Wee R. The rod had no problem with either bait.On the rod I had a 16 Scorpion 71 spooled with Sunline Shooter Defier 11 lb. I did not do squat up shallow & stayed there to long. I moved to a ditch that runs up to 15 feet, tied on the Deep Wee R & caught 7 keepers (14 in ) I did not weigh them but they were all about 2 1/2 lbs. I do not have the KD 734 CB but I am thinking it's just a longer version of the 610. I am going to contact Dobyns rods later in the morning to find out. If I am right I will get 734 if not another 610 & another 16 Scorpion 71. I am sold on the 610. If you check around you can find them for 20% off from time to time.

Ledge fishing with baits like a DD 22 etc.

I adjust my hooks just a wee bit by taking 2 pair of needle nose pliers & bending them upward.

Asian Portal has the Shimano Metanium 20 for $265.24. It has a solid core body plus the MGL spool. I just ordered another one. It's a excellent reel.

I use the Kayden 610-4cb for jerk baits & find it to be right for the job. I find that I can work the bait better with that length rod & have not had a problem keeping pinned while landing the fish.. I have had the rod about 3 months but am retired & get to fish 3 to 4 times a week so It's been used often. I have caught several L/M in the 3 & 4 lb range with the biggest being 4lb 5 oz.. Caught a mudfish that was 5lb 2 oz. That fish fought hard & the rod handled it just fine. I am happy with the rod.

Remember this a gator is always looking for lunch & is very fast. When you don't see it could laying on the bank somewhere. BE CAREFUL.

I see where you mention the Champion XP series. I have several of this series & they are a excellent rods. I am using a Dobyns Extreme HP DX 746 C with a Metanium 2020 XG on it. I love this combo, it's well balanced & very sensitive.

I am looking for a bait called the Bird. I had a Red Wing Blackbird & a Sparrow. I can't find them or remember where I bought them. Any help would be appreciated. Thank You! i

A J's answer is all you need to have.

I never pass up a ramp especially at night. If it has a light or two around it's mo better & I'll spend a little more time there. I have caught many 5 lb. + fish off them over the years. During the spawn make sure you check the shallow flats around them! Can you say Boogerman Buzzbait!

I ordered today got right thru, 15% discount plus a 10% military discount.

https://siebertoutdoors.com/products/ols/products/swim-jig I picked up the Shot Caller package 3/8 wire tied/shipped $25 85

I have the Dobyns Champion XP DC 734 C F/H that I use for jig fishing. It gets the job done. T/W has a 15% discount going on right now, check it out.

Since my heart attack my memory has slipped some & I think one of the following got it working again. I loosened either the spool tension knob or the drag so there was no tension & it worked.

It also depends on the cover & angle of the sun.

I would pick up one of these 3 reels (I have & use all 3) all 3 are JDM Shimano & all under $250. 2020 Metanium has the MGL spool, 21 Scorpion DC has the ID-5 braking system & the MGL spool, Scorpion 70/71. You stated your thinking of getting a Curado DC if that is the case I would go with the 21 Scorpion DC better braking system & has the MGL spool.

My Frogging Rods Are the Champion XP DC F/H 736 C paired with Shimano Bantam MGL's XG's. ( Gear Ratio: 8.2:1, Aluminum Alloy Hagane Body, Hyper-tensile brass gears, VBS Centrifugal Cast Control System, SVS Infinity Brake System, Extra Efficient X Ship Gear System, Super Free Spool Design, Click set Dartainum Drag, 7 stainless steel ARB bearings, 84 mm Handle, Reel Wt. 6.8 oz.) These make excellent frogging combos. I do plan on checking out the 22 Bantams when they come out though.

For cranking I use a Antras AR (5.8:1). When fishing I like to mix up the speed & depth. I use balsa crankbaits so I can stop the retrieve & the bait will float up which I hope will trigger a strike.

Good One!!