Myself included, I see a lot of folks modifying their Spro frogs so they won't fill up with water. Most folks seem to like the silicone method. I've been using the method in this video from Basseast.

In the video, he explains how he "drills the butt" (his words, not mine) of the frog with a small drill bit so the water can exit. The only drawbacks are any rattles or bells can get back there and plug the hole so the water can't drain. Also, drilling a hole in the center, one of the legs always seems to get crooked. I think this makes it harder to "walk".

I went at it a little differently this time. Instead of "drilling" a hole, I used a lighter to heat a large sewing needle and burned two small holes at the rear of the frog right above the weight. The other mod is making a small cut, about 1/4", using a razor blade between the eyes to ensure the frog will compress when a strike occurs. This also makes it easier for me to install the little jingle bells.

Last trip I gave it a try and it looks like it's gonna work. Legs stayed in place and I never had trouble with it sinking. Anyway, that's my frog mod mod. I hope this helps!

Steve

I've never been a fan of hollow-bodied, double-hook baits, but I did just buy one, a Snagproof. I don't know how it compares to Spro, but it looked just as good in the box and was $2 cheaper.

But what bothered me about your comments was that it shouldn't be necessary to have to modify a highly touted and expensive lure right out of the box. For $9, a lure shouldn't take on water.

The Tru Tungsten walks the dog even better than the spro, and it has the little drain hole right where it says to drill it. The problem with caulking the hole is it causes it to sit in the water different and it doesn't walk as good. Also, a small slit with a razor where the eyes are works for a bit but the it also grows in size the longer you use the bait.

for the spro just cut a "butt hole" in the back of it and it wont fill up anymore.

I do not modify my spro frogs in any way. They catch fish right out of the box, and I dont mind squeezing a little water out every few casts, it only takes a second or two. Sometimes I like the water in there.

a little water in there will add a little weight to get you a bit more distance on the cast. the only thing I do is bend the hooks out away from the body a little bit.

Why not just squeeze the water out each cast. I actually catch more with it subsurface and c-rigged than top water.

I agree, you shouldn't have to re-engineer the frog to keep it afloat.  You shouldn't have to squeeze the water out either.  I usually remember that right after I make that "perfect" cast.  But we ain't got too many choices as far as frog fishing goes here.  If you need a crankbait that will dive to 15+ feet they got them by the dozens, in every color.   

In case ya'll are wondering, the jingle bells I'm talking about are just that only in a small version.  They're about 1/4 inch across.  I don't know where  you get them though.  Mine came from a bracelet that belonged to my 4 year old daughter.  I should be ashamed, I know.

Steve

I have had the spro take on enough water to where it will sink in the middle of the cast if I'm bringing through really thick emergent weeds. I will try drilling the hole and will let you know how it works.

I have had the spro take on enough water to where it will sink in the middle of the cast if I'm bringing through really thick emergent weeds. I will try drilling the hole and will let you know how it works.

Please post that info when you do.  I've got a basically never used bronzeye jr. sitting here that takes on water like the titanic.  Can't walk it at all.  It gets so back heavy that you can just get the nose to lift out of the water.  My bronzeye popper takes on a little, but it can still be walked.

Kind of irritating that an eight and a half dollar bait doesn't function like it's supposed to.

I have had the spro take on enough water to where it will sink in the middle of the cast if I'm bringing through really thick emergent weeds. I will try drilling the hole and will let you know how it works.

Please post that info when you do. I've got a basically never used bronzeye jr. sitting here that takes on water like the titanic. Can't walk it at all. It gets so back heavy that you can just get the nose to lift out of the water. My bronzeye popper takes on a little, but it can still be walked.

Kind of irritating that an eight and a half dollar bait doesn't function like it's supposed to.

The popper does walk a lot easier and doesn't take on much water at all. The reason I stick with the spro is because the natural green really closely matches the color of our local frogs. The spro does catch fish, no doubt.

Any one think about putting some small piece's of foam in the frog to make it more bouyant, but enough to where the frog won't feel "unnatural" to a bass? I just thought of this while reading this thread, i'll give it a try and let you know the result's! June bug man

Why not just squeeze the water out each cast. I actually catch more with it subsurface and c-rigged than top water.

The problem is that some of the frogs take on so much water after a few twitches, they become pointless as a topwater.  I've got one that will almost completely fill up and sink like a rock.  Kind of defeats the purpose of a topwater lure.

I've never thought about c-rigging one, thats an interesting thought.

That Mad Maxx frog is legit. Used mine for the first time this weekend. 8-)

I have a black SPRO and its generates some great strikes but not alot of fish for me as of yet.

I have a black SPRO and its generates some great strikes but not alot of fish for me as of yet.

Bend the hooks out a tad. When you get a strike pause before setting the hook. Then hold on!!

I have a black SPRO and its generates some great strikes but not alot of fish for me as of yet.

Bend the hooks out a tad. When you get a strike pause before setting the hook. Then hold on!!

Thanks! I will try that.

Just got in from catching 7 real nice ones on ol' kermy. I have never fished it before tonight. I think I have another favorite topwater! Did not have any problems hookin any of them. Just wait until you feel pressure and slam it home. I had a 7 and a half foot pitchin rod with 20 lb braid. Worked pretty good. First time using braid, I really like it too.

i use spro pretty much exclusively and have yet to experience the "sinking frog". i would assume the ones that sink have some sort of defect...??

I like the Tru-Tungsten frog too, that hole in the back lets the water sling out on every cast. its just not a problem with them.