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Hi all, For those of you that fish in S. Florida, I was thinking of going to Matheson Hammock Park to fish a little. Any recommendations? What type of fish to look for? What kind of gear to bring? Thanks!

Ahh, thanks. I will do that, was wiping it hard trying to get it far out there since I am fishing from the shore Shockwave, how do you cast them side or overhead?

So with straight mono or fluoro is there a lot less chances for break offs when casting? Right. Now. I am fishing from the shore so I try to get as much distance as I can.

I just start fishing floating swimbaits like bbz 6in floater and shell cracker. I feel comfortable throwing straight braid but now I am having doubts because I keep reading others throw mono or fluoro. Am I worrying for nothing?

Hi all! I have been wanting to buy a kayak for awhile but don't have the space for it and would have to buy other materials to retro fit car to carry one. I thought about getting an inflatable hobie kayak. I don't think I will use it anywhere with rough waters, mainly small lakes or canals. Anyone that owns one could give me some insight? #1) is there enough room to store your gear on board? #2) Is it durable? (a lot to put down for a kayak so seeing if its worth it) #3) Is it difficult to lug to the water once inflated? Thanks in advance!

Ahh, Lox is a canal. I thought it was a lake somewhere. Will add to my places to investigate ^^

Where is Lox? I never heard of it? Is it someplace where you can fish from shore or a boat is a must?

Cool, can't wait to try it out. When you throw yours, how long do you wait to start retrieving?

Nice CDobber BassinLou: The last time I was at Amelia I got a 2lber near the reeds. I went there wanting to rent a paddle boat to fish further out but they were closed. I don't remember seeing heavy cover for frogs but maybe I didn't go everywhere. Maybe the weather might change and get the bass feeding again.

Thanks everyone for the feed back. I have decided to go with a swimbait rod just in case I take to throwing other ones later on. It was a hard decision with so many different options but I guess that's how it is when dealing with fishing equipment/tackle. Just look at how many different lures we buy every year LOL

The only place that I fish frogs is in Tropical Park down by Bird road. Right now I don't know anywhere else that has a lot of vegetation. I wouldn't be so focused on frogging but all those times at the end of the spring when spring when I missed hook sets bothers me X_X And it's another technique to learn

I have the BBZ 6in floating model, do I need a leader for it or straight braid is ok? I am throwing it in stained water I am slowly leaning towards a swimbait rod it seems like it

I think that day I switch between frogs during the 8 hour span. Early morning: Koppers (white) Late morning: Booyah Pad Crasher (green) Early Evening: Spro Popping Frog (brownish red) Evening: Koppers (brown) Tried a senko in between early morning-late morning: did get a bite but missed it, Couldn't get a bite with a senko after that Tried a Buzzbait but when the wind kicked up, put it away Might try a creature next time. I don't have a boat so I don't have too many options for dropping something in besides the edges of the pads. If there is an open space deep in the pads, do I throw there with a creature? Won't my line get tangled in the pads? Still new to frog so I apologize for the newbie questions ^^;;

The line weight for the Okuma is 12-25lb, is that mono? If I plan to use 50lb braid, is that too much?

Thanks for all the info guys. I think your both right, I may just stick to a swimbait rod. Now I have to decide to either go with the Okuma or the Daiwa. Not many review so I may have to wait bait

Could I use the okuma with 50lb braid ?

Hello all, I am kind of in a bind and looking for opinions. Recently I purchased a BBZ 6 in floater model and realized that my rod isn't equipped to throw it. I have narrowed my choice to Daiwa S heavy or a Daiwa Dx Swimbait casting rod. The only reason I didn't already purchase the DX because I am worried about having it only for swimbaits since it is 8ft. I like to have versatility in rods but not sure if I could use the DX in other applications like frogging. Any feedback would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Conditions: Tons of lily pads. Summer time in Miami so temperature in upper 90s. Windy depending on time of day

LOL

I am a bank fisher too. Since summer started I have been dry. At least I know that I am not the only one.

Awwww, I always enjoy seeing a parent fishing with their children.

Hello all, Came home after trying to practice frogging for 8 hours. Hard to practice setting the hooker when there are no takers What do you guys do to try to restart the bite when it drys up?

Welcome! Nice to see a fellow Floridian

Just wanted to say hi from Miami, FL. Been fishing since I was a kid but only bluegill (the starter fish). I discovered bass later on in my adulthood but loving it. Still somewhat new and I hope I can find all the tips I need to learn all the different techniques from fellow memebers. My favorite fishing technique is topwater. Currently trying to get a hang of frogging. Still haven't mastered setting the hook O.o