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BeersNBass · Joined: 23 Apr 2013 Posts: 80 Location: New Britain CT

I use a rubber frog often and get a lot of strikes but a lot of them seem to be bass just "checking out" they kind of roll on it but it appears they have no interest in really eating it. Is there a way to convert these strikes into catches or make them at least inhale the bait a little bit more. I use a black SPRO 5/8 oz. frog. Also when a bass hits and misses is it best to keep working the bait or stop it and twitch it a little bit? I generally retrieve the bait in a walk the dog side to side pattern. I am good at waiting long enough to set the hook once I get a strike. So that's not really my question it's more about converting the curiosity strikes into solid strikes. Also do people throw some kind of follow up bait after a bass completely misses or keep the frog in the same area?

kjg1681 · Joined: 17 Apr 2012 Posts: 36

You could try adding a frog specific trailer hook like these here: http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Lake_Fork_Frog_Tail_Hook_2pk/descpage-LFFGHOOK.html but the frog will loose its weedless features.

I usually continue working an area that I get short strikes with a different cadence such as longer pauses. I've heard bass described as striking like cats stalking a string. They will sit and watch it as it sits still and then the slightest movement will cause them to pounce. Short strikes to me indicate that bass are being protective of their area and will eventually get mad enough to try and kill a repeat offender. If not I will try another lure like a popper if I'm seeing some interest in a frog.

NorthEastFisherman · Joined: 27 May 2012 Posts: 582

Think of it as a real frog. They sit still when they feel danger is nearby and when they realize that a predator see's them they take off and swim as fast as they can. I twich a few times then stop and continue but with a sinking frog i twich pause twich pause then switch it up with a longer pause or more twitches.

C-Rex · Joined: 02 May 2013 Posts: 12

Try spraying some gulp or whatever into the frog body. I've also heard of guys wrapping a pipe cleaner around the hook inside the frog body and soaking that in a flavor/scent so it releases more slowly.

AfternoonFisher · Joined: 17 Feb 2012 Posts: 96 Location: Torrington, CT

Those are some good tips. I've never heard of a frog trailer hook or scented my frog. Sounds like some stuff I'd like to try out, on those rare days I throw the frog.
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PECo · Joined: 06 Oct 2009 Posts: 5203 Location: Avon, CT

Try a small, soft plastic frog like a Zoom Horny Toad, with a slow, but steady retrieve. If a bass hits it without biting it, then it's probably too small to get the frog into its mouth. I always heard that when a bass hits a frog but doesn't bite it, you should wait before casting back to the same location. However, I've found that a bass will hit a frog over and over again, until it gets it into its mouth, with no waiting required.
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angry john · Joined: 30 Jun 2012 Posts: 119

Some frog tips from the last few days may indicate that you can do a few things to help. The first thing i did was trim the legs about an inch, which helped when they were just grabbing the legs and taking it down. Shifting colors has a small impact as well. They were killing the yellow belly the last few days. Lastly, but not least is shifting from the regular frog to the popper style. The popper style can be worked more slowly IMO and make more noise. I have caught 1/2 lb LMB on a frog in the last few days on the spro bronzeye so i would say size is the least important factor.

BeersNBass · Joined: 23 Apr 2013 Posts: 80 Location: New Britain CT

Thanks for all the great tips I'll try these next time on the water

WishinIWasFishin · Joined: 26 Feb 2008 Posts: 219

The Spro legs tend to be a bit long. Take scissors and cut 1/4" off the the stringy legs to get them biting closer to the hook.
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avidangler · Joined: 08 Jan 2013 Posts: 469 Location: Forestville

I have found the Sizemic toad( now bought out by Uncle Josh) to be very productive.It has paddle legs and a thin body with a hook slot that allows for more hook-ups.
They are about 4 inches float and can be rigged weedless
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.I noticed they make an 8 inch model that mounted on a jig head would make a great lobster imitation for stripers.Since it floats the legs would stand up in a defensive position.
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avidangler · Joined: 08 Jan 2013 Posts: 469 Location: Forestville

jjbassfishn · Joined: 17 Jun 2012 Posts: 209 Location: Northwestern CT.

Anyone had luck with the Dahlberg Diver Frog? The swimming action looks like the real deal. We picked up a couple but haven't thrown them yet.
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