Recently started fishing the CA delta and my old faithful booyah pad crashers just cant cut it for the super thick mats out there.  What are your go to frogs for thick vegetation?

If you're in a jam, shove some BBs or small weights up the hook hole.  Frog will be heavier and rattle.  

 

 

The LiveTarget 2 5/8" is money for the real thick stuff, but that said I have got a few in the thick stuff with the 2 1/4" as well too mainly because that's my go to size. I believe even the 2 1/4" is slightly heavier than the Pad Crasher or the same weight, and they have better action. Some complain they don't hold up as long but I haven't had many issues.

32 minutes ago, Boomstick said:

The LiveTarget 2 5/8" is money for the real thick stuff, but that said I have got a few in the thick stuff with the 2 1/4" as well too mainly because that's my go to size. I believe even the 2 1/4" is slightly heavier than the Pad Crasher or the same weight, and they have better action. Some complain they don't hold up as long but I haven't had many issues.

+1 on the live target. Heavy, and the body is super soft. My most productive frog by far. Durability hasn’t been great for me, last one I blew the face out of on fish number 12 or so. 

Scum Launch Frog is heavier - I don't know how good it will do in a heavy mat application though ?

Fish Lab Rattle Toad (larger size) or the Spro King Daddy for thick mats and pads. Both of these frogs are HUGE and will definitely press those pads/mats down enough to attract the fishes attention!!!

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This frog will catch big fish. I caught my P/B 12lb 8 oz on a certified scale. Over the years I have caught a bunch between 5 & 10 lbs & several 10 + lbs  Throw this in the thick cover in shallow water. The frog has a big profile.