Bass Fishing: How to walk a Frog
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- Опубліковано 17 жов 2024
- Matt Allen of www.tacticalbas... explains how to catch more bass by walking a frog instead of popping or hopping it.
Many bass fisherman simply pull a hollow body frog across slop or pads. This method of frog fishing can be effective but if you want to get explosive topwater bites, those vicious slow motion topwater strikes that will replay in your mind over and over again, you need to learn to walk a frog in open water.
This is a "how to bass fishing video" but if you stick around to the end you're going to see some awesome topwater catches on the California Delta and Clear Lake with the frog.
Matt and Tim have both seen amazing results open water frogging and hope that you'll put these tips and tricks to work for you so you can experience some of the best bass fishing on earth!
Products Shown in this bass fishing video...
Frog: Bully Wa 2- bit.ly/2axyR2a
Matt's Froggin Setup...
Dobyns 736 Frog Rod: bit.ly/2abq8nl
Shimano Curado 200: bit.ly/2acRpsK
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Tim's Froggin Setup...
Dobyns 736 Frog Rod: bit.ly/2abq8nl
Abu Garcia Orra Inshore Reel: bit.ly/2axc1a1
Sufix 832 Braided Line 65 lb: bit.ly/2ae93Ji
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Finally, some one explains how to walk a frog. Thank you so much Matt it used to frustrate me to no end because I couldn't walk a frog until now. Thank you very much
right i have been looking everywhere for an explanation.
That reaction time by the guy on the right at 3:16 is phenomenal lol
I've watched so many walking frog videos that don't even describe how to do it. Many just glide it on the surface or vaguely describe twitching but you actually show the frogs action and I thank you for that.
Finally a guy who knows how to explain walking the frog. You would make a fine teacher! Slow down with very small rod tip movements is definitely the key!
Thanks!
I have had so much trouble mastering this. I just picked up on what you said about keeping some slacks you dont pull it strait that has to be my problem!!! We will find out tomorrow. Thank you again!!!
Man ya'll make it look so easy..I've been trying top water frogs for a while and haven't had any luck.. guess I need a fish finder too
Thankyou so much I watch all these videos that are 20 mins long I love how you just go straight to the point.
That minute when you check daily for content. and see a new video. and you like hellll yes.
Please, i still cant walk my regular spro frog am i doing it wrong or is walking a spro frog hard?
anyone else want to cast that frog under that bridge in the backround? lol
yyoooooo!. lmao, that was my first thought as soon as the video started lol
Hell ya
socalbassboy I do could be a monster under there
Hell yes
You know of any places around Long Beach?
I’m a female paralyzed veteran and I’m been trying so hard to do this technique but I’m obviously sitting. Any advice? I’m also using my pontoon so I’m sitting and up high from the water, Any feedback would b useful
-thanks
I've definitely been working the frog too hard. Can't wait to try mellowing out the technique and seeing if that improves the action of the bait. Solid informative video from the archives, thanks, Matt.
You're welcome Ian! So glad you took some insights away from this!
Just as a follow-up, My technique definitely improved and I had a lot easier time consistently walking the frog, so to speak. About half a dozen big blow-ups this morning, but no hook-ups. The fish were just not committing to it. I'll get'em next time :)
Great explanation Matt and nice catches! Truly great quality videos from you guys and I love them.
TWestOutdoors Thanks man we appreciate the feedback!
You make that look so easy lol, great tempo, excellent technique.
I’ve noticed not all pros use that method with the frog, if you watch Mr. Roland Martin he jerks and let’s it sit idle for a sec; which method lands more strikes?
I’m definitely going to practice this technique, looks awesome!
Really appreciate you responding to my e-mail with this vid!
Thanks for the tips man! I'm at the pond right now he decided to use the frog for the first time because there's too much Moss to use a worm.
So on those hook sets at the end I noticed you guys are setting the hook almost immediately after the blow up. I have been told before to wait a couple seconds after the blow up to set the hook. What is your take on this?
KeepCalm FishOn probably depends on body of water, if i set right away i lose the fish i wait a couple seconds
Thanks for the tips!!! Now time to practice.
Awesome video ! Works great around the edges of lily pads .
Well, I can finally do it!!!!! Not as good as y'all yet, but halfway there. Got it down on my booyah frog first, now my bully wa 2 is walking. Thank you so much guys. I'll send pics if I catch one on it!!!!!
Good stuff for sure! 'Tis the (frog) season!
Savage gear 3d frog walks like no other. It does it when I'm not even trying to, rod up or down give it a light tap a few times and its walking all over...love it. My new favorite frogs
Do you mean the Savage Gear DC Walker Frog?
@robertbrandywine I don't think that frog was out yet 5yrs ago when I commented this....I dont even remember writing this but I think I meant the older frogs they used to make
I see. I just ordered some of the DC Walkers and hope they walk as easily as some of the reviewers say.@@dant8213
Dude some of the best advice on you tube!! Tactical rocks
Thanks Mike!
When doing this are you barely moving your rod tip pointing to the water? How is the frog moving?
Well done and very helpful. Making a typical hollow frog walk is somewhat different than doing so with a typical hard bait (spook, sammy, etc.). Good job demonstrating the differences. Also noticed you were making long casts vs. working tight to the cover. Great stuff as always, keep up the good work!
Yall were killin it
hey, i just started my youtube channel and have some footage. what editing website do y'all use or recommend ?
We use Final Cut Pro but its not a cheap program. Good luck with your channel, its fun!
Nice video....is there a frog that walks easier than other brands without modification?
Can you walk the frog in a belly boat scenario? I fish mostly clear strip mine pits here in Illinois and the belly boat suits me best. I have a short rod that I plan to try. Your thoughts? Your videos RULE!!
Haha Tim's got the same head duck now from 6 years ago. Y'all rock 💪
thanks for the video just getting into frogging so this video really helped me out. I have one question out of the bully wa and spitting wa which works the best and which is your favorite?
Demetrius Edwards Matt and I are glad this helped you out! The Bully Wa and Spittin Wa are both great frogs. I don't have a favorite because I use both frogs for different applications. The Spittin Wa has a cupped mouth like a popper so it works great in open water. I use the Bully Wa when I'm going to fish mats or cover like vegetation. Hope this helps! -Tim
sweet video matt! can't wait for frog season to start here!
Matt, looks like you were throwing the River2Sea Bully Wa. I know there's a ton of frog lures out there, but could you mention your Top 3 favorite frog lures? Thanks, John
Great video guys. I fish from a seated position in a kayak. Any advice on retrieve and hook set from a close to the water position ? Thanks
Retrieve is more difficult but can absolutely be done. Keep that rod tip as low to the water as you can and it will be much easier! Hook set is the exact same, swing high
Thanks for doing this! Appreciate it greatly!
Great, as always! Matt, how is the drought affecting the fishing out in Cali?
phytobedo Thanks bud! Its impacting us for sure but the fish still need to eat. We're fishing different places, many of our lakes are incredibly low so we're starting fresh on new spots but its no biggie. It makes it challenging :-)
Your not showing the technique in the water. Only the guys backside.
I slammed the south jersey bass last week with hollow body frogs I went Saturday morning and evening till 9:30 and this morning and only had a couple hits and one hook up which I think I ripped it's lip ripping through the Lilly pads (thick) hope it's not falling off that fast
thanks for the video bud big shout out from the west coast tight lines buddy
We're out here too Brother! And thank you!!
I use a 7'1 13 fishing one3 defy black M'H is this a good frog rod
That sounds a little light for a frog rod. Ideally you want a heavy to extra heavy.
TacticalBassin then what would be a good frog rod for about 70-80 dollars
Tim, I think you need to stand to the left of Matt, either that or start wearing a helmet.
ATFISHING LOL I know right! My neck is still sore from the whiplash :)
I had seen so many how to walk the frog video's and your video is the best I have seen but I still can't walk the frog the right way maybe if I go to a left handed reel?
Victor Esquivel I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Try lefty, you never know. If it won't walk, you're almost always pulling too hard. Also, the rod twitch and the partial turn of the handle happen at the same time, not one then the other.
I am using a med heavy, extra fast, 7' rod, 50 lb braid, with a frog. tried different brand frogs, they seem to get water inside the hollow body and sink. don't know what's wrong. Could someone help me? thank you very much!
when u real in squese the frog
I have an unrelated question; what kind of neck gaiters are you guys wearing over your noses that don't fog your glasses?
This one... bit.ly/2hgTr9g
TacticalBassin thank you, just ordered one!
You should do a all about delta river fishing
Excellent video, I really appreciate the information, subscribed.
Always look forward to watching your new vids. I'm going to Barrett this weekend and you can bet I'm gonna have a frog tied on. Question: Do you guys use a loop knot for frogs? Thanks again for the great vids!
Greg Duenas Thanks! We use a double Palomar knot
What pound test line do you use frog fishing
I rlly need help on how to walk a frog on a spinning reel I never knew how
JAzzy MuLLton MG this will work with either a spinning or bait casting reel. He just has a bait caster because that’s what he’s comfortable with.
What are some good frog rods that are under $150?
Could this work with a spinning reel, or just a bait caster?
It can be done with either.
Can you recommend a little bit cheaper rod than the in the description?
For sure. Check out this 7'2" Heavy... bit.ly/2mGp1Vc
Can you walk a frog from a Kayak? I fish most often from a yak and have yet to get this down. Thanks!
Sitting down of course. I didn't make that clear.
Yes you sure can its just more difficult. Keep that rod tip right down to the water and walk it to the side.
can you still catch bass if you cant work the frog correctly?
+Christopher Johnston You'll definitely still catch fish, just not quite as many.
That's a really good video I learned a lot about how to work my frog better
Awesome!
Good information. Helpful keep it coming. Thanks
Rene Vega Will do. Thanks!
tacticalbassin will keep looking for updates and other baits that u might have a couple tricks under the sleeve haha.
You have $50 to spend. What lures would you buy? Thanks Great Videos!!
fishonfish1 Where and what species are you fishing fir?
Minnesota and smallmouth/ largemouth bass.
Also some largemouth bass
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Thanks got to learn how to do this...
2:41 most important think for new anglers this is not just true for topwater but seankos and jigs users also need to be aware of this
I cannot get my frogs to walk but three or 4 times then I mess up, I also use a short rod and hit the water with my tip every time because I don’t have a boat
Cool and informative video!
FishingEmpire Thank you!
Almost taking your boy's head off with the hook set! Good advice on the walk.
Fugettaboutit Ha! You've got to move quick on my boat. :-)
To the point. Thanks, great vid. 👍
Great Vid as always.
Mike Crowley Thankyou
This helped a lot
This video is f#cking sick. Thank you.
Thanks!
3:16.... you almost took him out!
it pretty much happens to anybody fishing with two on a boat, it becomes a given if you hear "fish on" YOU DUCK
I CAN NEVER CATCH ANY THING ON TOP WATER ESPECIALLY A FROG :( MY POND JUST WON'T HAVE IT
Sheev Palpatine what do you use
Admiral Ackbar same brother sometimes it's like that mabey theres too many frog all ready in the pond or not enough
Try casting onto the lily pads and wait a min. Then pull it off and walk a few times and let it sit. My lakes seem to have skittish bass that get scared when it hits the water and if it hits the water, they run from it
Dan Titus who says there are pads
Its the same with mine theres a pond i go to where the fish always eat topwater while my local one they never eat it idk why
actually learning things :)
:-)
my frog doesn't walk like that it goes underwater for a second then pops back up (its the MTB july frog lucky johns 3d hollow body frog
could it be the leg length?
Could be but more likely its just a frog that doesn't have enough bouyancy.
yeah im not sure it seems to sit fine on the top but when i flick it lightly it just moves forwards doesnt sink or anything and if i flick it with a little bit more force it will go under and them pop up (honestly i think its better than walking because that how alot of frogs actually move)
3:16 Tim dodges that hook set perfectly haha
I live in Minnesota and have never had luck fishing frogs, not sure why, but they just don't seem to like them. I'll catch a couple, but it's just not nearly as effective as other techniques.
Every lake is different but usually if you can get bit at all there is a way to fine tune it and get a bunch of bites.
Thanks I'll try it this summer, see if I can figure it out! Gotta wait till May though
what knot do you use?
Double Palomar or Double San Diego Jam
TacticalBassin THANKS! I see a lot of how to videos but no one really breaks down what knots to use. could y'all do one? i know a good knot is great for most presentations but not perfect for all. Agaim thanks and great informative videos!
I cant perfect this!!!
WHERE DO YOU GET THE HOOD TO COVER YOUR FACE I NEED ONE AS I GET SUN BURNED EASLY
+Alton Russell www.tacklewarehouse.com/Simms_SunGaiter/descpage-SSGA.html?from=tbassin
simms or buff
I can walk a spook like butter. But he explain twitched lighter. Can’t wait to try
Should i really be trolling that fast ?
Pirates Lair Marina ?
I kept telling myself…. I know the voice, I know that name, but I’ve never seen the man’s face because he’s always running that big old beard. Thanks for all the help 👍
Loved the bully wa, but it didn’t last that long.
Eh not sure how this is gonna work fishing on the bank, maybe need a short pole for that. I'm sure on a boat a 7 foot rod will work like that.
The 7' is plenty short for the bank, we use 7'3" to 7'6" from the boat since we're a little higher up.
How about treating the fish with a lot more respect when you release them instead of flopping or throwing them back with no care for the fish
How about giving me your lightsabers
@@mrleantrap?
@@Maskedsamurai-lq1li for context, my name on UA-cam 3 years ago was general grievous
I fish on a 5"6 rod lmao
I don't like how you put your fish back
Sorry Carl, but this is a 6 year old video.
Why are you guys wearing a mask outside?
Sun protection.
Do not just throw the fish like that please.
Their in shock at that moment.
You can tell a Amateur, they toss the bass instead of placing the bass back slowly. LMMFAO
great first half of a video horrible second part. Does not show how you make the frog dance and no respect for the fish by just dropping them back in the water