Rigid Bass

Speed vs. torque power has been one of the great debates on frog fishing for some time. As reel technology has significantly increased over the past 5 years you see more high speed reels that can handle more torque on the gears. With that being said, if you frog fish in heavy cover often, even catching multiple 2 pounders in slop will wear on your gears over time. That large bass you caught was most likely the straw that broke the camel's back. I believe in fishing with what you have the most confidence in. So stick with your high speed reel and make sure you use a longer rod like a 7'3 and a stronger rod like an extra heavy or mag heavy to help you pull those fish out of the heavy stuff. The longer length will allow you to pull more line faster and the heavier action will give you more leverage to pull the fish out with your rod rather then just your reel.