I was just thinking that I think the Ragetail Toad is one of the greatest topwater bass lures of all time, however, they are not very durable and lose their legs after about 5 bass, sometimes even the first bass. Sometimes I go through 1/2 a pack or a pack a trip which sure pleases Ragetail but frustrates me as I'm not rich. So I was thinking, why doesn't someone make the same type of lure with a more durable body? Obviously Ragetail won't because they love having schleps like me buy 2 packs everytime I'm at a store. Then I remember watching a fishing show and they were using baits made out of ElastZtech which was supposed to have all the positives of regular plastic baits but 10X's more durable. Then I saw that Z Man baits who uses ElastZTech has their own frog out and it's not too expensive. Only 3.99 for a 3 pack. However, they are not sold at Gander or Cabelas that I've found so I'd have to order them and pay shipping and handling everytime which raises the cost.

So, are Z Man's Hard Leg Frogs as productive at catching bass as the Ragetail Toad and are they really 10X more durable?

Because if they they are I'll definitely order some.

I don't know if they're as good as the Rage Toad (never fished one) but they're a good bait and extremely durable. 

I have used them and caught fish on them. I am very green when it comes to toading FYI.

 

I rigged it with a Paycheckbaits Head case and it stayed put all day. At the end of the day I put the same bait back in the bag.

 

My only suggestion is to give them a try if you do a lot of toading. My main fear regarding Elaztech is that hooksets  with T-rigged baits will jam up more often/ easier.

I have used them and caught fish on them. I am very green when it comes to toading FYI.

 

I rigged it with a Paycheckbaits Head case and it stayed put all day. At the end of the day I put the same bait back in the bag.

 

My only suggestion is to give them a try if you do a lot of toading. My main fear regarding Elaztech is that hooksets  with T-rigged baits will jam up more often/ easier.

 

 

Why do you T-rig it and not just use a hook like this?

 

 

 

This is what I use with the Ragetail Toad and it works great. Very snag-proof.

Yea I saw those at BPS and I don't throw them much... I have some Ribbits.. They are soft too.

That really soft plastic is key on some baits for sure... But not everything... I use the flipping tubes in elaztech they will last forever.. But not sure on frogs... The baits used to be really lite

But I have noticed they are heavier now than before! I say try a pack!

Yea I saw those at BPS and I don't throw them much... I have some Ribbits.. They are soft too.

That really soft plastic is key on some baits for sure... But not everything... I use the flipping tubes in elaztech they will last forever.. But not sure on frogs... The baits used to be really lite

But I have noticed they are heavier now than before! I say try a pack!

 

 

Thanks! I'll have to try a pack.

 

 

 

Anyone else have any experience good or bad with these lures?