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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Underwater Chatterbait Footage! 19 Trailers Compared In Crystal Clear Water!!

Come underwater and watch how these different trailers move in the water, what their profiles look like, and pick your favorites! With 19 Trailers in 4 different profile categories, you're about to understand what makes one bait better than another! Today we're answering all the questions about chatterbaits! Which trailers work the best? Which ones are hype? Why do some baits get bit one day but not the next? Let's Go!

This video was a huge undertaking but was worth every second. Being able to see these different trailers and colors in the water answers countless questions. Going forward you can choose the best trailers for your application without having to waste money and time on all the others. Do your fish each bluegill? Try a "profile" trailer. Do your fish get pressured by other anglers? Its time for an "action" trailer and some erratic movement to draw the strikes. 

With all the baits and trailers covered in this video its hard to keep them straight in your mind. Below you'll find links to all 19 trailer configurations, in order. We've also included our 4 favorite chatterbaits, as well as color recommendations whenever possible. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Chatterbaits... 

-Evergreen JackHammer: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Favorite Colors- Black/Blue, Green Pumpkin Shad, Clearwater Shad

-Z Man CrossEyez: https://bit.ly/2ZrZnVd

Favorite Colors- Chili Dog, Green Pumpkin, Shad Spawn

-Chatterbait Custom: http://bit.ly/2Ix71mI

Favorite Colors- Black Blue Flk, Bluegill, Glimmer Shad

-Jackhammer Stealth Blade: https://bit.ly/30J8L8h

Favorite Colors- Spot Remover, Green Pumpkin Shad

Swimbait Trailers (In Order Of Appearance)... 

1) Yamamoto Kickin Zako: https://bit.ly/3fPRQsF

Colors- Tennessee Shad, Sight Flash, Zako

2) Keitech 4.8" Fat: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors- Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

3) Keitech 4.8" Fat (Upside Down): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors- Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

4) Gambler EZ Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2OLlyUf

Colors- Electric One, Ghost Shad, Gold Rush

Craw Trailers (In Order Of Appearance)... 

5) Yamamoto Cowboy: http://bit.ly/2q7AI72

Colors- Green Pump Black, Wtrmln/light wtrmln Blk Red

6) Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Colors- Green Pumpkin Red, Watermelon Red

7) Netbait Paca Slim Craw: http://bit.ly/2M5cuGF

Colors- Green Pumpkin Red, Delta Flare

8) Keitech Crazy Flapper: http://bit.ly/2c3cXrp

Colors- Double Trouble, Green Pumpkin Fire

Profile Trailers (In Order Of Appearance)... 

9) 13 Fishing Rabbit Ear Tail Invader: https://bit.ly/3vdNznG

Colors- Cilantro Lime, Collard Greens, Moldy Orange

10) Big Bite Baits Kamikaze Swimon: https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Colors- Flame Thrower, Hematoma, Smoky Gold

11) Gambler Komodo: https://bit.ly/2Si8maU

Colors- Ghost Shad, Green Pumpkin Pearl

12) Strike King Menace Grub: http://bit.ly/2HmX7D0

Colors- Green Pumpkin, Moon Juice, Smokey Shad

13) Z Man Goat Twin Tail Grub: https://bit.ly/3u4ZT8l

Colors- Hot Craw, Watermelon Red

Action Trailers (In Order Of Appearance)... 

14) Keitech 4.8" Fat (cut tail): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors- Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

15) Yamamoto 4" Zako: http://bit.ly/2fKmSRp

Colors- Tennessee Shad, Sight Flash, Electric Shad

16) Zoom Salty Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors- Albino, Smokin Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

17) Zoom Split Tail Trailer: http://bit.ly/2nL3wAd

Colors- Glimmer Blue, White Pearl

18) Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 4.5: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors- Ghost Minnow, Blue Gizzard, Natural Gill

19) Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 5.5: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors- Black and Blue, Blue Gizzard, Green Pumpkin

Ultra High-End Chatterbait Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 883C BJR (Pre-Order): https://bit.ly/3y0lbXZ

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

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

Leader- Sunline FC100 16 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

All-Around Chatterbait Combo... 

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

Reel- Shimano Curado DC (XG): http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4

Line- Sunline Assassin 17 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Budget Chatterbait Combo... 

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

Reel- Shimano SLX 70 MGL (XG): https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

Line- Sunline Assassin 15 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

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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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Top 5 Baits To Catch BIG Smallmouth Bass!

Which baits catch the BIGGEST fish? That's what we all really want to know! When it comes to smallmouth (as well as spotted bass and largemouth) there are a handful of baits that really stand out from the rest. We've narrowed it down through countless hours on the water to a few key baits that can be fished in unique ways when you really want to catch a big one. 

During the prespawn you want to cover water quickly. Smallmouth school together, leaving huge parts of the lake virtually barren. The baits we use not only catch big bass, they help you find them quickly. After that the baits begin to fit niches. Swimbaits cover a ton of water, jerkbaits draw a core feed response, and the tube can elicit a strike from the wariest clear water bass. 

Below you'll find links to all the baits, rods, and equipment Matt discussed in the video. We've included his favorite colors, hooks, etc... to really help you dial in your gear. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

A-Rig... 

-Hog Farmer Tactical Bladed Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/38xd1es

-Hog Farmer Tactical Non-Bladed Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/3vhpSez

Tube Baits... 

-Netbait STH Tube: https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Colors- Dark Melon Gold Purple, Juvenile Goby, Ten Point

-Big Bite Tour Tube: http://bit.ly/32e23VR

Colors- Green Pumpkin Blue, Green Pumpkin Purple Copper

-Savage Gear 3D Goby Tube: https://bit.ly/33QGXzy

Colors- Brown Purple Copper, Goby, Light Pumpkin

Tube Heads... 

-Blade Runner Inhaler Jighead: https://bit.ly/2NX7nYr

2.5" Tube- 1/8 oz with 1/0

Standard Tubes- 1/8 - 1/4  oz with 2/0

Hair Jigs... 

-Andy's Custom Maribou: https://bit.ly/3uYqDsw

-Outkast Feider Fly: http://bit.ly/2G7TBwj

Sizes: 3/32 - 1/8 oz

Color: Black

Swimbaits... 

Bait- Megabass Dark Sleeper: http://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

Colors- Wakasagi, Donko, Haze

Sizes- 3" 1/2 oz and 3" 3/4 oz

Bait- Keitech Fat Swing Impact (3.8"): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors- Smallmouth Magic, Green Pumpkin Fire, Electric Bluegill

Head- Tactical Finesse (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

Bait- Keitech 4" Easy Shiner: http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Colors- Crystal Shad, Dark Sculpin, Electric Bluegill

Head- Dirty Jigs Guppy Head 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Jerkbaits... 

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

Colors- Matte Skeleton Shad, Matte Pro Blue, Matte Shad

-Megabass Vision 110 Jr: http://bit.ly/2OeAFBf

Colors- GP Pro Blue 2, Elegy Bone, Ito Clear Laker

Matt's Hair Jig Combo... 

Rod- Megabass P5 Spinning (Baby Plugging): https://bit.ly/31Pt839

Reel- Shimano Vanford 1000: https://bit.ly/2PDlKlB

Alternate Reel- Shimano Twin Power FD 1000: https://bit.ly/3df3hX5

Line- Sunline 5 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Tube Jig Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 872S JWR (Pre-Order Available): https://bit.ly/3y0Ss5m

Reel- Shimano Twin Power 2500 FD: https://bit.ly/3df3hX5

Line- Sunline SX1 Braid 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader- Sunline Fluorocarbon 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Keitech/Dark Sleeper Rods... 

High End- Megabass P5 Dark Sleeper: https://bit.ly/30GcHqb

Mid Range- Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Budget- Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Keitech/Dark Sleeper Reels... 

High End- Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

Mid Range- Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/3jdrMqa

Budget- Shimano SLX 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

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