Frog Fishing - Everything You Need To Know!

CRAZY topwater strikes on frogs are incredible! Once you've had a bass erupt through heavy cover, you'll never forget it! In the past these explosions were often met with disappointment when the bass didn't hook up. But with today's advances in equipment, frog design, and hook shapes, you can have an excellent catch rate, even in heavy cover!

With all the frog designs on the market its hard to understand what they're all for, let alone which ones are worth the time and effort! In today's video Tim separates frogs into 5 categories, teaches what each category is for, and shows his favorite baits for each scenario. Frog fishing doesn't have to be difficult, and you can start having success right away. 

Below you'll find links to all of Tim's favorite frogs. We've separated them by category and included favorite colors for each model. We've also included our favorite frog combos, as well as some budget-friendly options. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Every Day Frogs...

-River2Sea Bully Wa 2 65: http://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Colors- Little Allen, Ghost, Yellow Head

-LiveTarget Hollow Body 65: http://bit.ly/2Q40BAk

Colors- Albino White, Bright Green, Green Yellow

-Spro Bronzeye 65: http://bit.ly/2sz9Qje

Colors- Killer Gill, Clear Chartreuse, Nasty Shad

-Scum Frog Launch Frog: https://bit.ly/3rOYQIF

Colors- Shad, Leopard, Dusk, Bluegill

Popping Frogs... 

-Jackall Gavacho: http://bit.ly/2L7KsWS

Colors- Black Gill, Gold Gill, Chart Strike Gill

-Spro Poppin Frog 60: http://bit.ly/2hKsO0g

Colors- Sunfish, Leopard, Navy Seal, Nasty Shad

-River2Sea Spittin Wa: http://bit.ly/29YS5g6

Colors- Poison, Ghost, Bream

-Megabass Big Gabot: https://bit.ly/3bXW8Jh

Colors- Chart Head, Jungle Bone, Wild Gill

Mat Frogs... 

-Spro King Daddy: http://bit.ly/2h0LCYd

Colors- Killer Gill, Nasty Shad, Midnight Walker

-River2Sea Phat Matt Daddy: http://bit.ly/2L7KgqC

Colors- Ghost, Yellow Head

Open Water Frogs... 

-River2Sea Bully Wa 2 65: http://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Colors- Little Allen, Ghost, Yellow Head

-Teckel Sprinker: http://bit.ly/2rmnqSI

Colors- Bone, Pearl White, Lemon Lime

-Teckel Honker: http://bit.ly/2Xj7Ye4

Colors- Bluegill, Lemon Lime, Pearl White

Finesse Frogs... 

-Jackall Kaera: http://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Colors- Glitter Hasu, Glitter Gill, White

-River2Sea Bully Wa 55: http://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Colors- Bluegill, Little Allen

Braided Line For Frogs... 

-Power Pro Maxcuatro (50-65 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

-Sunline FX2 (60 lb): http://bit.ly/31u57xA

Favorite Frog Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'3" Extra Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (XG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Finesse/Open Water Frog Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'2" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3aeQbYW

Reel- Shimano Curado 200K (HG): http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Budget Frog Combo... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel- Shimano SLX DC (HG): http://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q

Line- Power Pro Braid 65 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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Frog Fishing Shallow Cover - Post Spawn Bass Fishing

They're eating the frog! Come along for an evening on Chickamauga as Tim targets bass in shallow cover. He's using a subtle popping frog to lure bass out of the grass and debris along the shore and following up with a light flipping rig when needed. Its a beautiful evening to be on the water, let's go fishing! 

The lake has been rising and bass are pushing back in the shallow cover. With so much flooded grass, its difficult to reach the bass with traditional baits but its perfect for the frog! Tim used a variety of different topwater baits but one frog stood out from the crowd. Tim found the subtle popping action of a Gavacho was exactly what the fish were keyed on. 

Below you'll find links to the baits and equipment Tim was using this evening. We've included the exact baits, colors, as well as a few of our other favorite options for this time of year. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Tim's Frog... 

Frog- Jackall Gavacho: http://bit.ly/2L7KsWS

Favorite Colors: Gold Gill, Black Gill, Chart Strike Gill

Tim's Frog Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'3" Extra Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B: https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Flipping Bait... 

Bait- Reaction Innovations Spicy Beaver: http://bit.ly/2MPuma1

Color: Green Pumpkin

Hook- Owner Offset Shank 4/0: http://bit.ly/2D9Pmj0

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Vader 3/8 oz: https://bit.ly/3c28mks

Stops- VMC Sinker Stops (Medium): https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

Flipping Combo... 

Rod- St. Croix Legend Elite 7'4" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2z2qdHc

Reel- Shimano Bantam MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Other Great Frogs... 

-R2S Bully Wa 2: http://bit.ly/2axyR2a

-Spro Bronzeye 65: http://bit.ly/2sz9Qje

-ScumFrog Launch Frog: https://bit.ly/3rOYQIF

-Jackall Kaera: http://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Budget Frog Combo... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel- 13 Fishing Origin A (8:1): https://bit.ly/3ny0I6S

Line- Power Pro Braid (65 lb): http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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Roadside Fishing For Big Florida Bass With Whopper Ploppers!

We're fishing for big bass in the city! Our Florida adventure continues as we explore freeway canals and backwaters in search of big bass and exotic species. If you're ready to forget the cold that is plaguing the country, come on down to Florida with us as we get on a Winter topwater bite!

The fish in these ditches and backwaters are struggling through a Winter cold snap but they're still willing to eat. Most anglers in this area fish with live bait but that's not our style. It takes a bit to dial in the pattern but soon we're catching quality bass on the Whopper Plopper! This adventure has taken us to some bizarre places but it turns out there are quality fish under 10-lane freeways, in backyard ditches, and in roadside canals, all across the state. 

Below you'll find links to the baits we used throughout the day. We've included our exact colors so you can replicate the patterns, as well as the rods and reels we used to throw them. All of the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

Punch Rig... 

Bait- Big Bite Baits BFE (Tilapia): https://bit.ly/2Ce0tf7

Hook- Owner Jungle Flippin' Hook 3/0: http://bit.ly/2G5aQTk

Weight- Swagger Tungsten 1 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

Topwater... 

Whopper Plopper 90: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Yoda, Loon

Hook Upgrade: Owner ST-36 (Size 4): http://bit.ly/2cWpeyw

Tim's Punch Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'11" XH: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Metanium MGL 150B (XG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Matt's Whopper Plopper Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'2" Medium: https://bit.ly/3aeQbYW

Reel- Shimano Chronarch MGL XG: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 12 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Budget Topwater Combo... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT (XG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line- Power Pro 30 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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**Insane Underwater Footage** Fish Attacking Lures And Bass Fishing Tips!

Watch these bass attacking all kinds of lures! They're ambushing jigs, swimbaits, jerkbaits, and even topwater! We're studying their behavior to understand what makes them lash out. When we know what causes them to let one lure pass by and then suddenly eat the next, we can adapt our fishing. Studying underwater footage will make you a better angler and let's face it, watching a giant bass explode on a Whopper Plopper is pretty fun too!

Triggering a feed response is more than just using the right lures, its knowing what it takes to get a fish to feed. Its amazing to see the similarities regardless of the lure. The same hop of a jig that causes the bass to lash out with fool a mid column fish when you twitch the jerkbait. There is something about that break in cadence, that extra twitch or hop, that causes those fish to lash out. 

Below you'll find links to all the baits in the video. We've included the exact colors we were using along with any upgrades, including hooks on the S-Waver and trailers on the jigs. All of the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

GlideBait... 

-S Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Color: Lite Trout

Hook Upgrade- Owner ST-56 (size 2): http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

Ring Upgrade- Owner Hyperwire Split Ring (Size 4): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Jigs... 

-Dirty Jigs Pitchin Jig 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2amL3of

Colors: Magic Craw, Molting Craw

Creature Trailer- Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Color: Magic Craw Swirl

Twin Tail- Yamamoto Double Tail Grub: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Color: Cinnamon Black Purple

Jerkbaits... 

-Megabass Vision 110: http://bit.ly/2j31TKb

Color: HT-Ito Wakasagi

-Jackall Rerange 110: http://bit.ly/2ge0qED

Color: HL Silver Shad

Topwater... 

-Whopper Plopper 110: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Color: I Know It

-R2S Rover 128: http://bit.ly/2acSVea

Color: Abalone Shad

-Bubble Walker 65: http://bit.ly/2e0PZOY

Color: Ghost Minnow

Budget Jig/Waver Combo... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Power Pro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Budget Jerkbait Combo... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 6'8" Medium: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel- Reel- Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Sunline Assassin 12 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Budget Topwater Combo... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7' Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT (XG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line- Power Pro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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