Skip to content

Frogging and Pitching rod

Featured Replies

have to start with a budget first of all as well as an ideal length 

12 minutes ago, Scarborough817 said:

have to start with a budget first of all as well as an ideal length 

Agree with Scarborough, once you know that you can look at rods and power/actions. You want something pretty stout with fast action. I use a med-heavy 5 power, (it fishes more a heavy) and extra fast action. I have heavy matts/vegetation so I need something to power them out, also use fast reel to get 'em in quick.

 

 

  • Global Moderator

The frogging rod I use is a 7' 3" H/F Ethos Micro from Academy. I've also used it for pitching and it worked pretty well. I got 2 of them for $27 each but they're $80 every day. One of the rods I use for pitching a lot is a 7' 3" H/F Okuma TCS that's also labeled as a frog rod and I have no doubt it would work for it. You can get them around $100 pretty easily if you look a little bit.

Diawa Tatula TAT741HFB.  Notice this is not the XT.  I LOOOVE mine.  If you do some digging, you can them pretty cheap online

7'3 heavy lews tp1 speed stick

i use an abu garcia vendetta 7'6" H/F but i would suggest a dobyns fury 735c

i think most will agree that 7'3" is the best all around length since it gives you a little more distance when pitching, as well as a little more leverage over the fish.

  • Super User

I have a 7'3" Cabela's Tournament ZX Frog model rod. It's a great rod and can stand up to dragging bass out of cover. But I don't love it for pitching/jigs/worms. I've tried and it's stiff as a pool cue. The Cabela's line of rods are on sale right now for $70. 

 

I use an older Falcon Lowrider 7' MH MF rod for those other presentations. It's my pitching rod because it has a great tip, but loads up in the first 1/3 of the rod. That, coupled with 30# braid is all the hooksetting power I need. I bought it for $50 from an older coworker. I looked it up and they still have that model rod. It's actually their Big Cranker rod. But the action and power are just perfect for what I use it for. I used to use this rod for both pitching and frogs and it performed well until I bought the Cabela's rod.

Irod Genesis 2 Fred's Magic Stick. Never look back B)

  • Super User

That Irod is money

7 hours ago, Jaderose said:

Diawa Tatula TAT741HFB.  Notice this is not the XT.  I LOOOVE mine.  If you do some digging, you can them pretty cheap online

X2, love mine. 

http://www.sportsmansoutfitters.com/daiwa-tatula-freshwater-baitcast-fishing-rods/

My recommendation is a Megabass Orochi XX Perfect Pitch.  Its a 7'2" heavy fast action rod and there $100 off retail all over the place with a new version coming out.

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below.
Reply to this topic...

Recently Browsing 0

  • No registered users viewing this page.

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.

Account

Navigation

Search

Search

Configure browser push notifications

Chrome (Android)
  1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
  2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
  3. Adjust your preference.
Chrome (Desktop)
  1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
  2. Select Site settings.
  3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.