I fish solid body frogs a lot, usually prefer them over buzzbaits.  Sometimes they roll over and retrieve with the hook point facing down.  I usually use a screwlock hook, and sometimes will employ one with a 1/16 belly weight to correct the problem.  I'm curious if some of you have other methods of making them remain upright.

Slow down ?

4 hours ago, Tackleholic said:

I fish solid body frogs a lot, usually prefer them over buzzbaits.  Sometimes they roll over and retrieve with the hook point facing down.  I usually use a screwlock hook, and sometimes will employ one with a 1/16 belly weight to correct the problem.  I'm curious if some of you have other methods of making them remain upright.

I have this issue too. Seems more of an issue with lighter wire hooks. Im fishing open water in rivers so its fine but it is annoying. It helps to let it settle before starting the retrieve. I also think some toads are more prone to roll over than others. 

If that’s the way they want to run, just rig them “upside down” and they’ll run right ?

I’ve experienced this. No great solution but am experimenting with different brands and following this thread. I think it’s the strike king toads I’ve had this problem with on a 4/0 ewg heavy hook. 

I only throw Stanley's Ribbit & Zoom's Horny Toad. Slowing down solved that problem for me. I reel just fast enough to keep it above water.

21 minutes ago, Catt said:

I only throw Stanley's Ribbit & Zoom's Horny Toad. Slowing down solved that problem for me. I reel just fast enough to keep it above water.

I just picked up some horny toads but haven’t thrown them yet. 

Start your t-rig juuust below the midline of the front. It keels them up just a touch.

I actually haven’t noticed that I don’t get bites when they turn over. Like, I quit even worrying about it cause it didn’t seem to matter if it was staring down at a fish.  Boom, splash, fish. 

I use Bass Pro’s and haven’t had that problem yet. 

Used to have that problem with rage toads.  You can either use a heavier hook or keel weighted hooks.  Double takes work really well too.

19 hours ago, huZZah said:

I actually haven’t noticed that I don’t get bites when they turn over. Like, I quit even worrying about it cause it didn’t seem to matter if it was staring down at a fish.  Boom, splash, fish. 

Not a bite issue so much as when fishing over cover the hook point is susceptible to getting hung up.

Bass talk live podcast just did a good episode on these and talked about different ways to use nail weights on toads along with retrievals, etc. 

 

I'm going to try to find the video version because I listened in the car and felt like I missed parts from audio only. 

Rage Toad

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Strike-King-Rage-Toad-Green-Pumpkin-Pearl-Belly-Soft-Bait-Lure/265650914?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&wl13=94&adid=22222222277265650914_117755028669_12420145346&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=501107745824&wl4=pla-294505072980&wl5=9013529&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=local&wl12=265650914&wl13=94&veh=sem_LIA&gclid=Cj0KCQjwnrmlBhDHARIsADJ5b_mK_VWJZu-e__JMDWUcPtZECsOzBZ9lFoi5aM-sxtX56gt0v5frM_AaAhEVEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

These always run correctly. Keitech Noisy Flapper Frog 5pk - Tackle Warehouse

 

Rigged on this hook in 6/0. Berkley Fusion19 Hooks Swimbait 4pk - Tackle Warehouse

 

Also, it casts like a bullet. Slow fish it on the bottom as a bite size swimbait. Killer. Comes through grass and muck great.

Go to hollow body and squeeze them occasionally when they fill with water.

Throw mainly Spro bronze eye.

On 7/9/2023 at 10:29 AM, Tackleholic said:

I fish solid body frogs a lot, usually prefer them over buzzbaits.  Sometimes they roll over and retrieve with the hook point facing down.  I usually use a screwlock hook, and sometimes will employ one with a 1/16 belly weight to correct the problem.  I'm curious if some of you have other methods of making them remain upright.

Solid body “frogs” are toads!

11 hours ago, WRB said:

Solid body “frogs” are toads!

Correct, I must have had a Senior Moment.  I'm the same age as the POTUS, so it's to be expected.

Several sensible answers to this post;  thank y'alls, I will try them all.