As the baitmonkey continues to jump on me, I find myself looking for a new topwater and frog setup.

Are any of you using the same setup for both frogs and topwater applications? If so, what are your specific setups?

I am unsure if I should be trying to find one setup for both of these applications or not.

I use different setups for the two; the main reason being the line. Frogs and braid are like peanut butter and jelly, though I don't like braid for the rest of my topwater duties. I like mono or copoly for these, as I want some stretch in my line.

I don't fish frogs often, so I'll list some of the rods used in my revolving topwater arsenal:

-just picked up a 6' M Steez

-G Loomis IMX CR721

-Fenwick Techna AV 6' M

-Kistler LTA 5'10" MH

-Kistler LTA 6'3" M

These rods are usually paired with Shimano Chronarch 51Mg's.

You are looking at two extremely different techniques that require much different rods. The only thing they have in common is that they float.

Treble hooks always take a little more finesse to get the fish to the boat. Braid and stiff rods don't mix well with treble hooks. So top water treble hook baits, I use either a Dobyns 702C which is a Medium , or I use a crankbait rod.

Frogs I use a meat stick, Dobyns 736. It's a Heavy although more like XH rod and I use 70lb braid.

Thanks, Guys. I didn't take into account needing braid for frogs.