The trick with frogs (besides trimming the legs) is to wait a second or two before trying to hook set. Most fish will bite at their legs before sucking in the frog. The hooks on a frog lure are too high up to be in the mouth before the fish sucks the lure in, so waiting a second or two gives it the chance to get the hooks into the mouth.
One thing I observed is that if you get a strike, you should wait for about 2 to 3 seconds before setting the hook, this allows the fish to position the frog better in it's about, thereby offering a better hook up ratio.
Love this video, but I've never seen so many missed fish in my entire life. You have to let them take that frog a little longer than other topwaters so they can take the whole frog in.
The first frog I would trim the legs down some for the walking action and a little better hook up ratio Edit: same thing for the popping frog btw great video
Having fished multiple s in different sizes and colors, ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxCbNOWAGmn6nfbCbJDmasvBq7J38KZNw2 this is by far my favorite. One thing to be aware of is the sided willow blade. One side is silver and the other is the green/orange shown. This is not bad, just unconventional. In terms of fishing, I have found the lure works just fine without a tail like a craw or shad. That addition is up to you. Also, the hook part where you attach the swivel snap or tie the line is a problem on baits these days, since it's able to slide up and down. However this lure seems to be tight enough that that doesn't happen often, and you can solve it by putting a thin slice of medical tube over the hook before attaching the line. Like others have said, it's really magic on a good windy day.
A quick tip to anyone watching this. When you buy a frog take a pair of pliers and bend the two hooks up from the back just a bit. You will get more set hooks.
Some of my favorite frogs are the Teckel honker, Evergreen SS softshell, Deps buster and slither K, Megabass pony gabot, Optimun baits poppin furbit, OG reaction innovations swamp donkey, among others
Great video. I agree with some comments below, trim the first two frogs rubber legs up and your hook up ratio will go up. Also try a medium heavy rod with extra fast tip, ratio goes through the roof. Enjoy.
I almost always miss hook sets with frogs but I get lucky sometimes, I’ve caught and lost some big fish. Another awesome video! I do love the live target walking frog in the darker color and the lunkerhunt leopard frog
That's just the nature of frog fishing unfortunately but there are definitely some things you can do to have better hook up ratios! Those are some great frogs 🐸
Sorry coming late to this party. I've gone through a lot of different makes and models of soft frogs. I first started fishing again in 2008 with Scum Frog. It was okay. It got lots of strikes but didn't have much weight. I switched to another Scum Frog (Little Big Foot) . I switched to Stanley Ribbit and had a lot more action but the feet were ripped to shreds. Later, I went to Strike King Rage Tail. Lots of hits. Weak on the legs. I also have Strike King KVD. I edited that one to get the tassels shorter and it works. In all, the Stanley bait had the most action because of the feet. Which is why I'm interested in the Lunkerhunt Prop Frog. Saw your video on that as well as others and it's making me believe that'll be one of the best. I agree with Aiden below. Trim the tassels down.
Not trying to tell you what to do but just my 2 cents. I love fishing a frog like most, to me it’s power fishing at its best. I trim the legs and not to walk it cause I think they walk regardless but they don’t always engulf it and will only get the legs and you miss. I also bend the hooks out and up slightly. It’s heavy combat so I don’t play the fish, just jack em and don’t stop reeling or they play you and can come off. No disrespect but I want all the odds in my favor and think 40 pound braid is too lite, I use 65 pound at least cause if a ten pounder hits it and it hurts itself in something you want to get her to the boat. Heck Dean Rojas is the best frog angler in the world in my opinion and he uses 80 pound. A friend of mine said he has snapped braid lower than 65 pound braid. You have two beefy hooks your trying to penetrate with so I think that’s why guys lose fish. I pretty much only use spro frogs ! I started with pad crashes and they work but I just really like spro frogs. Thanks for video from Fort Mill
I usually trim up the legs, I honestly don't know why I didn't for this vid lol but I've never had an issue with 40 lb braid and I've caught my fair share of giants with it. It's never a bad thing to up the line size for a little extra security lol Glad you're liking the vids tho!
Fishing 4 donkeys Good point it can matter what type of braid your using and that stuff can get frayed too. It all comes down to what works for you really. Anyway I enjoy the vids keep grinding !
I only just recently tried out a frog figuring late summer might be frogs out still around a weed mat at a pond and gotta say the rush of those top water blowups is addicting 🤣 missed the hookset tho
With the first frog I was wondering if you bend your hooks up a Lil bit ? Might help up thee old hookup ratio with that first frog also I'd like to thank you for your videos I've learned a few things from them...
I seen a frog get smashed swimming across a boat ramp i fish and got keen on the idea. I'm looking into adding a frog into my collection of lures. Im just starting out but keen to throw one in the box for later once i refine my cast game. Nice video man big ups from down under!
Man soft plastic frogs have been my favorite frog to throw for many many years!! I cant believe I'm just now seein this upload 😣 awesome content as always fletch!!
I’m just starting to get into frog baits , and I’m leaning towards soft plastic , it looks most realistic from under the bait, and since it’s top water who cares about the little details the fish won’t see above
i dont know why, but frogs have to be my favorite type of lure next to crickets and grubs (all of which are soft plastic ones not real crickets or grubs lol)
I watched your video cuz I want to learn more about topwater frogs. I subscribed cuz of your positive attitude, and a gator RUSHED YOU DAYAM. Happy Holidays man! Cheers from Canada!
@@Fletcher_The_Fisherman yeah for sure! I adjusted the hooks on them. But the last few times i have thrown it the frogs get prefectly hooked. The only frog i had trouble on is the lunker hunt
I try to thumbs up all your vids bro. Me and my nephew are starting family fishing friendly channel and I'll prob be asking you for some do's and don'ts!!!! Great video man!!!
I watched a video where I learned to boil the frogs in hot water for one minute when you get them. It softens them up and makes the fish bite them easier. You definitely catch more.
Sick video. I have the lunker frog but haven't got to use it yet. Definitely going to pick up the zoom frog after watching this. Thanks for making awesome content
my favorite frog is the live target hollow body frog, i just catch more fish on that than anything else. trim the legs on the popping and normal frog you might get more hook ups
Try putting 2 or 3 BB’s in y’all’s frogs. The frog now rattles and cast a mile further, also makes the butt of the frog sit more in the water with the head more out of the water thus giving you a better hook up ratio
This genius bro I tried this and caught 3 four pounders in one day. One of my frogs got stabbed by the hook so it fills with water and I have to squeeze it out after every strike.
Right from the start, missing top water bites over and over, because.....you set too fast. With top water, when they strike, resist the urge to immediately set the hook. Pause for a second or two, then set. Try it and see how many more remain on the hook. Even so, good video.
A lot of fish come off frogs because the hook position on frog baits. Take pliers and bend them just a "hair" up and away from the body just a "hair". It will cut your fish that come off the frog in half
Try giving the fish 1.5 to 2 seconds before you set the hook. Pretty much all weedless works best that way. At least in my experience. Sure if they hit it hard af it may work sooner
The reason why you weren't getting the "hook-up" on your hits is that, from what I understand, you're supposed to let the fish take the lure and not immediately attempt to set the hook no matter how tempting it may be to do so.
Yo! Fletcher! Just found your channel I'm my Feed. Crazy man , that gator interaction would have been insane. I'm from California so glad I dont have to worry about those bugers lol. Cool channel man I subscribed
I never fished topwater before, only recently started fishing lures and to make it all the better, ive only caught 1 bass in my life(while going for the local catfish) but i own a few frogs, 2 smaller hollow body frogs and a weird one,i got it from a friend(its an older bait) its a hollow body frog with those lunker style legs, i have no idea how to fish it but i think it'll work once i figure out how
So far the zman frog hollow body is the best for me. Caught a 5lb fish on bassjazztv or 3rdgenbassindiaries. The video is there. Dude that zman frog I cut the legs shorter but its V cut on the bottom to walk awesome in the water.
Trim the legs of the frog to make a smaller profile so the fish won’t just grab the legs. And wait a second before setting the hook. They don’t always have it all the way immediately but if you wait a second or two they can inhale it.
I would always lose my frogs whenever I set the hook. My knots keep coming untied. I use the classic 6 twists knot, but are there any stronger ones that would be better for frogs.
They getting off at the beginning bcuz u would quit reeling it to fast it takes it out there mouth u have to let them eat it for a sec and then set the hook
I was fishing at a gator pond not public And I lost my frog on a over hang and there were tons of lures on that over hang buzz baits swim baits spoons bass jigs catfish hooks
When I was young and broke I would bring a pruning saw when fishing in winter. It’s easy to find lures when the trees are bare. Saw off a limb if you can and you can retrieve the lure(s).
The trick with frogs (besides trimming the legs) is to wait a second or two before trying to hook set. Most fish will bite at their legs before sucking in the frog. The hooks on a frog lure are too high up to be in the mouth before the fish sucks the lure in, so waiting a second or two gives it the chance to get the hooks into the mouth.
Thanks bro I just got some frogs and ima try that tip
One thing I observed is that if you get a strike, you should wait for about 2 to 3 seconds before setting the hook, this allows the fish to position the frog better in it's about, thereby offering a better hook up ratio.
Love this video, but I've never seen so many missed fish in my entire life. You have to let them take that frog a little longer than other topwaters so they can take the whole frog in.
Yes I almost cried I missed 10 bass in a hour off the frog cause I didn't let fish take it fully. It jumped everytime !!!
The first frog I would trim the legs down some for the walking action and a little better hook up ratio
Edit: same thing for the popping frog btw great video
Thanks man! And yeah I know I need to trip them down a good bit they were super long lol
Same do that all the time and yesterday I caught my first fish on a frog it was lik 1 or one and a half lbs
Lol I was at work watching this! Yelled at the phone for you to get up when that gator came after you!!!!! Everyone stopped and looked at me lol
Having fished multiple s in different sizes and colors, ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxCbNOWAGmn6nfbCbJDmasvBq7J38KZNw2 this is by far my favorite. One thing to be aware of is the sided willow blade. One side is silver and the other is the green/orange shown. This is not bad, just unconventional. In terms of fishing, I have found the lure works just fine without a tail like a craw or shad. That addition is up to you. Also, the hook part where you attach the swivel snap or tie the line is a problem on baits these days, since it's able to slide up and down. However this lure seems to be tight enough that that doesn't happen often, and you can solve it by putting a thin slice of medical tube over the hook before attaching the line. Like others have said, it's really magic on a good windy day.
Ok I’ll be getting a plastic frog. Lol.
It was lighting up those bass!
A quick tip to anyone watching this. When you buy a frog take a pair of pliers and bend the two hooks up from the back just a bit. You will get more set hooks.
Bend them out or open the hook a little ??? Thanks
0:17 he fell like he was in a horror movie lol
My favorite is the normal hollowed bodied frog, it caught me a 6 pounder and a 7.5 pounder on the same day
KVD Popping Perch!!
a solid bait for sure!
Spro are good ones too
Some of my favorite frogs are the Teckel honker, Evergreen SS softshell, Deps buster and slither K, Megabass pony gabot, Optimun baits poppin furbit, OG reaction innovations swamp donkey, among others
You've got quite the list hahah Looks like you do a lot of froggin'
Great video. I agree with some comments below, trim the first two frogs rubber legs up and your hook up ratio will go up. Also try a medium heavy rod with extra fast tip, ratio goes through the roof. Enjoy.
Why MH rather than heavy rod?
@@mr.goodbass9445 I like a Medium Heavy as I work a frog all day some tournaments and it's creates less stress on the wrist for me. Just an idea.
It's winter right now and I loved watching this video as it gives me my "fishing fix"...atleast for now 🤣
I caught my 1st bass today and I caught my 1st fish on a lure today caught a 2lb bass then a hour later caught a 4lb hog
Bassin Is a Passion
"We're not here to play games"
Gator: Well I am😂
I almost always miss hook sets with frogs but I get lucky sometimes, I’ve caught and lost some big fish. Another awesome video! I do love the live target walking frog in the darker color and the lunkerhunt leopard frog
That's just the nature of frog fishing unfortunately but there are definitely some things you can do to have better hook up ratios! Those are some great frogs 🐸
Thanks I also forgot to mention the kvd sexy frog
love the video!!!! frog fishing is one of the greatest things and that pond is the juice!!!!!!
hey man wait like 2 seconds before setting the hook i use frogs a lot just count 1 misisipi 2 misisipi and then set the hook good luck !
I like the Stanly Top Toad . Hollow body floater soft plastic . Florida has alot of vegetation on top it performs the best for the conditions.
We did the same laugh at the same time. 😂
Sorry coming late to this party. I've gone through a lot of different makes and models of soft frogs. I first started fishing again in 2008 with Scum Frog. It was okay. It got lots of strikes but didn't have much weight. I switched to another Scum Frog (Little Big Foot) . I switched to Stanley Ribbit and had a lot more action but the feet were ripped to shreds. Later, I went to Strike King Rage Tail. Lots of hits. Weak on the legs. I also have Strike King KVD. I edited that one to get the tassels shorter and it works. In all, the Stanley bait had the most action because of the feet. Which is why I'm interested in the Lunkerhunt Prop Frog. Saw your video on that as well as others and it's making me believe that'll be one of the best.
I agree with Aiden below. Trim the tassels down.
you need to try the scum frog launch.....seriously.
Its hard cause u have to let them take the frog for a sec! Great video dude🤙🏽
i usually say "you're mine now bitch" and then set the hook while i'm saying bitch. 😂
Kinda late lmao, but what I did with my traditional frog was trimmed the legs and bent the hooks upwards a little bit, those help with hooking up
Does Florida let you plant freedom seeds in alligators if they attack you?
walking frogs for life !!!!!!!
Not trying to tell you what to do but just my 2 cents. I love fishing a frog like most, to me it’s power fishing at its best. I trim the legs and not to walk it cause I think they walk regardless but they don’t always engulf it and will only get the legs and you miss. I also bend the hooks out and up slightly. It’s heavy combat so I don’t play the fish, just jack em and don’t stop reeling or they play you and can come off. No disrespect but I want all the odds in my favor and think 40 pound braid is too lite, I use 65 pound at least cause if a ten pounder hits it and it hurts itself in something you want to get her to the boat. Heck Dean Rojas is the best frog angler in the world in my opinion and he uses 80 pound. A friend of mine said he has snapped braid lower than 65 pound braid. You have two beefy hooks your trying to penetrate with so I think that’s why guys lose fish.
I pretty much only use spro frogs ! I started with pad crashes and they work but I just really like spro frogs.
Thanks for video from Fort Mill
Richard Keller depends what braid your using. Kastking braid is crazy strong
I usually trim up the legs, I honestly don't know why I didn't for this vid lol but I've never had an issue with 40 lb braid and I've caught my fair share of giants with it. It's never a bad thing to up the line size for a little extra security lol Glad you're liking the vids tho!
Fishing 4 donkeys
Good point it can matter what type of braid your using and that stuff can get frayed too.
It all comes down to what works for you really.
Anyway I enjoy the vids keep grinding !
So much good info in your comment. I’m in Charlotte. Just starting to bass fish. Take me with you man teach me the ways
Hey man how’s it going. I live in Indian Land ,Fort Mill area.
You should get the frog trailer hooks for better hook ups
I only just recently tried out a frog figuring late summer might be frogs out still around a weed mat at a pond and gotta say the rush of those top water blowups is addicting 🤣 missed the hookset tho
With the first frog I was wondering if you bend your hooks up a Lil bit ? Might help up thee old hookup ratio with that first frog also I'd like to thank you for your videos I've learned a few things from them...
please change the timer noise the alarm is so triggering to waking up for work😂😂 awesome video
I seen a frog get smashed swimming across a boat ramp i fish and got keen on the idea. I'm looking into adding a frog into my collection of lures. Im just starting out but keen to throw one in the box for later once i refine my cast game. Nice video man big ups from down under!
That rubber frog there's a hard version and it's what I caught my pb 6 pounder on definitely my favorite
First fish spinning around:
"All good, take all the time you need broh"
Great video. Throwing a frog is definitely one of my favorites
Thanks man! it's hard to beat the excitement of a frog bite!
Bend those hooks out on the hollow body frogs for more hook ups. The Strike King Rage Tail Toad is my favorite soft plastic frog.
Man soft plastic frogs have been my favorite frog to throw for many many years!! I cant believe I'm just now seein this upload 😣 awesome content as always fletch!!
I’m just starting to get into frog baits , and I’m leaning towards soft plastic , it looks most realistic from under the bait, and since it’s top water who cares about the little details the fish won’t see above
where can you go to get those soft plastic frogs
i dont know why, but frogs have to be my favorite type of lure next to crickets and grubs (all of which are soft plastic ones not real crickets or grubs lol)
I watched your video cuz I want to learn more about topwater frogs. I subscribed cuz of your positive attitude, and a gator RUSHED YOU DAYAM. Happy Holidays man! Cheers from Canada!
My favorite frog is a spro frog jr because its the right size for them to choke it and it as a great walking action.
I've struggled with hook sets on spro frogs in the past but I've never used the jr before so I might have to give them another go
@@Fletcher_The_Fisherman yeah for sure! I adjusted the hooks on them. But the last few times i have thrown it the frogs get prefectly hooked. The only frog i had trouble on is the lunker hunt
I try to thumbs up all your vids bro. Me and my nephew are starting family fishing friendly channel and I'll prob be asking you for some do's and don'ts!!!! Great video man!!!
If you catch fish I will watch
Thanks man, Glad you're enjoying the content! Feel free to slide into my Instagram DM's and ask me anything you want
@@Fletcher_The_Fisherman I sure will man. Thanks
@@barrydouglas3137 no problem 👊
I love using the TOPTOAD topwater frog.
I watched a video where I learned to boil the frogs in hot water for one minute when you get them. It softens them up and makes the fish bite them easier. You definitely catch more.
4 minutes here.
@@bobgrobe5022 why 4 minutes?
@@bangmanal because the professional angler that made the video that I watched said 4 minutes.
Sick video. I have the lunker frog but haven't got to use it yet. Definitely going to pick up the zoom frog after watching this. Thanks for making awesome content
Its called a Swamp Monster and its brown and a popper as well!
I have fish with all the frogs great bait caught fish on them
I throw my frog high so it hits the water loud Boom. Bass take it right there time they hear it or one decent pop. Best lure ever it's crazy.
The boohya midnight walking frog is my favorite frog
my favorite frog is the live target hollow body frog, i just catch more fish on that than anything else. trim the legs on the popping and normal frog you might get more hook ups
Just bought the lunker hunt frog pack with the bream and shad and I’m about to use it now
Try putting 2 or 3 BB’s in y’all’s frogs. The frog now rattles and cast a mile further, also makes the butt of the frog sit more in the water with the head more out of the water thus giving you a better hook up ratio
This genius bro I tried this and caught 3 four pounders in one day. One of my frogs got stabbed by the hook so it fills with water and I have to squeeze it out after every strike.
Sprinker frog is my jam
I've been told by a ton of people to try it so I feel obligated to now lol
Right from the start, missing top water bites over and over, because.....you set too fast. With top water, when they strike, resist the urge to immediately set the hook. Pause for a second or two, then set. Try it and see how many more remain on the hook. Even so, good video.
I like either a terminator frog I like the bigger profile of them and the bigger weights and the other frogs are the Stanley ribbit frogs
I've never tried those so I'll have to give them a go sometime!
I just bought a lunker and can't wait to try next summer
Poppin frog
Lunkerhunt frog in this video is the one I have love that frog
Dude, I hit like after the gator. lol.
mine is the booyah pad crasher with mono or braid and i find walking it is the most effective catch ratio
I never trim the legs down on these frogs, not saying I wouldn't, I just let them take it a couple seconds and rarely miss em
A lot of fish come off frogs because the hook position on frog baits. Take pliers and bend them just a "hair" up and away from the body just a "hair". It will cut your fish that come off the frog in half
You should try the soft rat lures for temu , I have and they work great 👍
I really love to use the 3rd frog!!!!!
Wait I'm confused how the first fish is hooked from the outside like that, that doesn't look like a typical snag, and we actually saw the fish bite
Trim the legs, about half. Wait a little longer on the hookset. Nothing smaller than 50ib braid, and don't fight the fish, horse them straight in.
I’m here bro just subbed , the upcoming angler himself
Try giving the fish 1.5 to 2 seconds before you set the hook. Pretty much all weedless works best that way. At least in my experience. Sure if they hit it hard af it may work sooner
Banger Son!!
-.- I can NEVER hook em. I pull too hard.
But this guy... this guy makes it look like it ain’t crap.
you can never set a hook too hard when frogging, just too early.
Favorite forg is the poppin
is 20lbs line ok for these kind of fish? or should i upgrade?
The reason why you weren't getting the "hook-up" on your hits is that, from what I understand, you're supposed to let the fish take the lure and not immediately attempt to set the hook no matter how tempting it may be to do so.
Yeah I was always taught to let where your line meets the water move like 10 ft or wait like 3 Mississippi before setting.
my fave frog is the first one
What You should do it's your bend, your hooks up and out a little bit
My favorite is the popper frog😁
Quick tip when fishing a frog trim up them legs it will make u have better hook ups
Yo! Fletcher! Just found your channel I'm my Feed. Crazy man , that gator interaction would have been insane. I'm from California so glad I dont have to worry about those bugers lol. Cool channel man I subscribed
thanks man! welcome to the channel! gators are definitely a force to be reckoned with hahah anything you wanna see in a future vid??
There’s no gators in Cali?
I never fished topwater before, only recently started fishing lures and to make it all the better, ive only caught 1 bass in my life(while going for the local catfish) but i own a few frogs, 2 smaller hollow body frogs and a weird one,i got it from a friend(its an older bait) its a hollow body frog with those lunker style legs, i have no idea how to fish it but i think it'll work once i figure out how
Awesome video 👍
Thanks bro👊🏼
👍
Nice video! Curious what boat are you using? Looks like a good set up.
So far the zman frog hollow body is the best for me. Caught a 5lb fish on bassjazztv or 3rdgenbassindiaries. The video is there. Dude that zman frog I cut the legs shorter but its V cut on the bottom to walk awesome in the water.
Honestly when I can get a away with it, ill take a spook style bait over the frog. MUCH better hook up ratio
Trim the legs of the frog to make a smaller profile so the fish won’t just grab the legs. And wait a second before setting the hook. They don’t always have it all the way immediately but if you wait a second or two they can inhale it.
Or add a trailer hook.
I would always lose my frogs whenever I set the hook. My knots keep coming untied. I use the classic 6 twists knot, but are there any stronger ones that would be better for frogs.
Just tie a palomer
I think your hookset needs to be upward instead of a side sweep
Ye i think he is used to hooking with treble hooks and texas rig stuff
For better hookups, bend the hooks to get about a quarter inch of clearance above the frog body.
then its not weedless anymore
A popping frog
Ever tried trailer hooks on a frog for shortstrikes?
My biggest bass was like 6 lbs on a popper it was awesome
Bass
That’s awesome man! Congrats!
Try to bend the hooks out just a little bit to not lose as many also you may want to trim the legs for better walking
Teckel Sprinker frog hands down.
Gonna have to try this bait everyone keeps telling me to try it haha
They getting off at the beginning bcuz u would quit reeling it to fast it takes it out there mouth u have to let them eat it for a sec and then set the hook
No Teckel sprinker? damnit! :P
Hahahah I actually ordered one for this video but it didn’t come in time 😂
Try turning the books up a little bit and out
Just started using frogs so….. it’s a subject in progress.
I was fishing at a gator pond not public
And I lost my frog on a over hang and there were tons of lures on that over hang buzz baits swim baits spoons bass jigs catfish hooks
When I was young and broke I would bring a pruning saw when fishing in winter. It’s easy to find lures when the trees are bare. Saw off a limb if you can and you can retrieve the lure(s).
You need to trim the leg streamers on your lures. That's why you kept getting so many short strikes
My favorite is actually a tie between the popping frog and the scum frog
I've never used a scum frog so I might have to try one out!
You will love it, it has a dipped back so the hookups are much easier
scum frog have the softest bodies which turn into big hook up%
The frog at 10:40 but with the popper mouth toke me two years to land a frog bass I bank fish i know 11 months late.