Summer Frog Fishing

Frog fishing is enjoyable and a great way to catch monster bass. It works in sunny and cloudy weather on almost any day. Frog fishing is mainly for catching big bass, and that is relative to your fishery. Big bass on the Delaware River could be three pounds while a big bass on Lake Okeechobee is over six pounds. This technique is mainly used to avoid catching those smaller bass because not every bass is willing to eat a frog. Frog fishing can be divided into two categories, and these are mat frogs and walking frogs.

Mat Frogs

Mat frogs generally have a flat bottom, so they sit well on the matted vegetation. The best frog for the job is the River2Sea Ish Monroe Phat Mat Daddy Frog. It has a good hook position ensuring good hooksets. When fishing for large bass, opt for the Spro Dean Rojas Bronzeye King Daddy Frog. It has a big profile that only the biggest of bass are willing to eat.

Walking Frogs

Walking frogs are divided into two subcategories, which are popping and non-popping frogs. These frogs typically have a v-shaped bottom enabling them to walk better. A good option for popping frogs is the River2Sea Tommy Biffle Spittin Wa Frog. It has cupped mouth, allowing it to pop very well, and this bait also leaves a bubble trail as other topwater baits from River2Sea do. For non-popping frogs go with the River2Sea Bully Wa 2 Frog. It is one of the most comfortable frogs to walk on the market and has a sealed hook channel, which prevents water leaks and promotes buoyancy.

Retrieves

Walking– Keep the rod tip low while twitching the frog back and forth like a walking bait.

Popping– Twitch the rod with a varied cadence. It should move as a topwater popper does.

How to Land a Fish on a Frog

There is a reason for having a heavy action rod. The first reason is that you need to be able to set two big hooks into the mouth of the fish. The second reason is that the hooks can pop out easily. To land the fish, you need to reel extremely fast once you have set the hook and boat flip them quickly with your heavy action rod. This gives the fish minimal time to throw the hook. Another thing to take note of is how you set the hook. Wait a second for the fish to get the frog after it has eaten it and then set the hook extremely hard.

Pond Frog Fishing

Frog fishing is fun, but not every pond has bass that will eat frogs. This is where mini frog fishing comes into play. The rod is lighter, and the lure is smaller, but you can catch those frog bass just like anywhere else. Set up with a medium-heavy rod and a Pad Crasher Jr. and fish the frog just like anywhere else.