As an avid fisherman, nothing beats the thrill of reeling in a big bass on a frog lure. It’s the perfect combination of skill, patience and adrenaline that makes fishing such a rewarding hobby. 🎣🐸
Here are some general tips for frog fishing:
1. Choose the right equipment: Use a medium-heavy to heavy action rod with a fast tip.
A. We recommend the 13 Fishing Muse Black Casting Rods. The 13 Fishing Muse Black Casting Rods are a series of premium, 1-piece baitcasting rods. Built with 36-Ton Japanese Toray blanks with Poly-Vector Graphite Technology (PVGT), the Muse Black has all the power and sensitivity you would expect from a premium bass rod. Each model in the line-up was developed with members of their Elite Series bass angler pro staff to give input on the use of their Zonal Action Technology to create perfectly nuanced and complex rod tapers to match each rod’s length and power.
B. A baitcasting reel, pick up the 13 Fishing Modus C2 Baitcasting Reels in the 6:1 Gear ratio to go along with your 13 Fishing Rod.
C. Last but not least Monofilament lines in the 20-30 pound class are common. We recommend the Sufix Siege Clear Monofilament Line and braided superlines in the 50-80 pound like the Sufix 832 Advanced Superline Braid Lo-Vis Greenclass have gained immense popularity in the past few years. This will help you cast accurately and set the hook quickly.
2. Select the right frog lure: Look for soft plastic or rubber frog lures that mimic the appearance and movement of real frogs.We recommend the SPRO Dean Rojas Bronzeye Frog 65. The SPRO Dean Rojas Bronzeye Frog 65 is the award-winning bass fishing frog that is widely regarded as the gold-standard in hollow body topwater frog fishing. This Bronzeye Frog’s 2 1/2 inch, 5/8 ounce body is the perfect size and style to be fished in both heavy cover or in open water. Designed to cast long distances and specially weighted to land on its belly cast after cast – this the frog to have in your topwater box.Choose a color and size that matches the local frog species and the water conditions.
3. Cast accurately: Cast the frog lure close to the cover and wait for a few seconds before starting to retrieve it. This will give the bass a chance to notice the lure and get ready to strike.
4. Retrieve the lure: Use a slow and steady retrieve with occasional pauses and twitches to imitate the movement of a frog. The lure should create a disturbance on the surface of the water to attract the bass.
5. Fish in the right conditions: Frog fishing is most effective in shallow water with vegetation, such as lily pads and weed beds. Look for areas where the water is clear and the sun is shining.
6. Set the hook: When you feel a strike, wait for a second or two before setting the hook. This will allow the bass to take the lure deeper into its mouth, increasing your chances of a successful hook set.
Remember to always practice catch-and-release fishing to protect the environment and preserve the fish populations for future generations.
