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Author:
BeersNBass
Date:
May 29, 2013
Subject:
Frog Fishing
Message:
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?
Author:
kjg1681
Date:
May 30, 2013
Message:
You could try adding a frog specific trailer hook like these here: [url]http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Lake_Fork_Frog_Tail_Hook_2pk/descpage-LFFGHOOK.html[/url] 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.
Author:
NorthEastFisherman
Date:
May 30, 2013
Message:
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.
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