BassinLou

I have the 736 Champion and it's a formidable punch rod. I stick any bass with that outfit and it's not going anywhere...

With the amount of nice vegetation Kissimmee has, don't forget to take both styles of frog with you. Toads and HB's.

There's definitely nothing wrong with trying other rod families. I believe that will make you well versed across the different brands. It will also make you appreciate the craftmanship when and if you decide to move up in quality. Especially if you ever go into the Custom realm. Best of luck to you on this journey.

If you can save $50 more, trying going up a one tier in the rod families you have used already, and you will be amazed at the difference.

I pretty much have narrowed down my frogging to the mid-size frogs. Using LiveTarget HB's for example the 55T size are ideal for me.

This time of year, if your looking to be successful frogging cover and shade are going to be your key areas. Depending where you are fishing. Cover may consist of hydrilla, pads, wood, grass, or overhangs. Look for the the type of cover where most people would think twice casting into and your biggun will be seeking refuge in there!! As far the missed hits, identify if they are indeed bass. Other species like big bream will hit the frogs skirts, fooling you its bass. When a bass takes a frog, you will know. Your frog will be nowhere to be seen. When then happens set the hook hard. Good luck!!

That's a nice toad right there. A buddy of mine and I did ok last weekend on the South End.

St Croix are very good rods. However imho these rods do not begin to shine until you start fishing the Avid line on up.

Congrats... that's a piggy for sure!!

Your relatively new to BR, welcome. A little searching and you would have found this hot topic from last week. Just click below. http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/177311-live-target-sunfish/ Good luck!!

Holy Smokes!! That fish is huge!!

Live targets hold up very well. But at 70 bass you have reached the limit of many frogs on the market today. 70 bass is a considerable amount of abuse on a frog. Well done btw!!

The most simple answer that can be provided.

Fast moving baits, mostly in the crank and jerkbait variety. If you can match the hatch, for example mimicking Mayan Cichlid's or other juvenile exotics will really help. Look around culverts and pilings.

Straight braid. A leader imho, is another point that can fail over time on hooksets.

Hi Manny, I can understand your frustration. The good news is any canal system down here in Miami hold peacock. You will find them during the peak times of the day. The further south you go past Miami the greater the chances of landing bigger Pea's. Google Earth is a good tool to find canal sytems. Best of luck to you and your little brother.

Hey Shane!! It's been a while bud. Loved the latest video on the St. John's. WTG!!

A point blank rod with a full Carbon fiber grip is a dream. I'm really enjoying mine. Light as a feather but strong as an ox.

Mono or braid sounds like the best suitable line for this topwater lure.

I have a couple and reverted back to using the LT frog. The LT frog will put up with more abuse than the LT sunfish. Two things happen to the sunfish after you catch a few decent bass. The lip around the silver disc rips, and the disc slides into the bait, causing water to fill the bait. The bait takes in water to begin with, but the ripped lip exacerbates the issue.

Frog is not on the menu, but top water still is, if they are missing it. It almost sounds like they are not bass to be missing so many of them. In case they are bass, follow up with a fluke.

Very nice, congrats on the new PB!!

McCoy and Yozuri for me.

Congrats on your 2nd personal best!!

C&G, that's a significant burn. Regular sunburn is one thing, blistering sun burn is pretty significant. I know you are a young gun, and properly protecting yourself from the sun will prevent serious skin issues in the future.