Hey guys,

I have had some issues with the hook up ratio with spro frogs. I tried to bend out the hooks a little bit but those things will not budge. I was using pliers but couldn't make any progress. Any suggestions?

Thanks,

James

Ive tried to bend those suckers as well, and they are solid.  I however have got the timeing down on the hookset and I have been about 90% this summer on hookups. I would like to find out how to bend those suckers as well though. Hope you figure it out, bro

Leave the hooks alone they are fine. Your technique needs some tweaking that's all. Either you are setting to soon, or the bass are too small. Keep practicing!!!

What's your gear you're using for frog fishing?

I am using a 7' heavy veritas. I was thinking it may be to stiff so I am going to a softer rod when I get some more money lol

No you should be fine there. How about line? Theres really no reason to bend hooks.

No you should be fine there. How about line? Theres really no reason to bend hooks.

50 lb power pro braid

Yea I'm going to agree with bassinlou. Just a bit of tweaking to your technique. Bending hooks is going to lead to more foul ups in weeds and pads. I use LiveTarget frogs straight out of the box with great success. Maybe try a different frog to see if you have a better hook up ratio.

I bend out the hooks, just slightly, on all my frogs. It takes two pairs of pliers, one below the frog, and one just behind the barb. Try this and your hook-up ratio will go up. A lot.

I bend out the hooks, just slightly, on all my frogs. It takes two pairs of pliers, one below the frog, and one just behind the barb. Try this and your hook-up ratio will go up. A lot.

 

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Hey guys,

I have had some issues with the hook up ratio with spro frogs. I tried to bend out the hooks a little bit but those things will not budge. I was using pliers but couldn't make any progress. Any suggestions?

Thanks,

James

P90-X

Thanks for all the input guys! Ill try to do the two plier thing suggested by .ghoti. ( and maybe some p90x lol)

good luck, man. Just keep trying it, you will figure it out and then have a bunch of fun