kilroy69 994 Posted January 15, 2019 I fish a lot with topwater lures. Floating grubs and I love using hollow body frogs. The ones with the double hooks. I miss a lot of short strikes on the leg area. Have any of you used a trailer hook for those ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTSkiBum 1,594 Posted January 16, 2019 Not with those, but with streamers I have. Should be pretty easy to modify 1 to test it out. Quick Google search. https://www.google.com/search?client=ms-android-motorola&ei=UnQ-XOvdI8uy0PEPtMusgA8&q=stinger+hooks+for+frogs&oq=stinger+hooks+fr&gs_l=mobile-gws-wiz-serp.1.0.0i22i30j33i299l3j33i160.10880.11811..13788...0.0..0.374.639.0j2j0j1......0....1.........0i71j0.UJP_yYjzmPk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Filthy Fernadez 2,696 Posted January 16, 2019 I've used a trailer hook for buzzbaits. Works great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porkbutt 861 Posted January 16, 2019 my son is awesome with frogs. no trailer. ruins action. just got to learn how/when to set hook....but they are tougher than most lures. short strikes for sure. when we go bass fishing...i only use a hook and senko. he yells at me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kilroy69 994 Posted January 16, 2019 Not with those, but with streamers I have. Should be pretty easy to modify 1 to test it out. Quick Google search. https://www.google.com/search?client=ms-android-motorola&ei=UnQ-XOvdI8uy0PEPtMusgA8&q=stinger+hooks+for+frogs&oq=stinger+hooks+fr&gs_l=mobile-gws-wiz-serp.1.0.0i22i30j33i299l3j33i160.10880.11811..13788...0.0..0.374.639.0j2j0j1......0....1.........0i71j0.UJP_yYjzmPk I'm looking at that lake fork one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shorepatrol 1,737 Posted January 16, 2019 Try using a smaller frog. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kilroy69 994 Posted January 16, 2019 Try using a smaller frog. I have. I have a box of varying sizes and colors. I just seem to lose a lot of them on leg strikes.(kobra Kai?) I want something that can trail to that spot for the short strikes. I can set it easy on the hard ones. Ya just pop it as hard as ya can. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GobbleDog 816 Posted January 16, 2019 I throw frogs in thick lily pads occasionally and generally catch dink bass, but all topwater hits are fun. Never used a trailer hook on a frog through... wouldn't that just snag on the pads? Just remember with all topwaters - wait to feel some weight of the bass before setting the hook. Setting the hook upon seeing/hearing the hit is way too soon - rookie mistake. Gotta feel some weight. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kilroy69 994 Posted January 16, 2019 I throw frogs in thick lily pads occasionally and generally catch dink bass, but all topwater hits are fun. Never used a trailer hook on a frog through... wouldn't that just snag on the pads? Just remember with all topwaters - wait to feel some weight of the bass before setting the hook. Setting the hook upon seeing/hearing the hit is way too soon - rookie mistake. Gotta feel some weight. it seems like the lake fork one fits really well and does not snag because it rides above the pads Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bandrus1 413 Posted January 16, 2019 5 inch Berkeley gulp shad rigged weedless They are stiff enough to hold off weeds but the gulp are soft enough to pull the hook through when a fish bites You will double hookup rate over a frog Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,891 Posted January 16, 2019 I just show up and they leap into my boat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyclone24 1,814 Posted January 16, 2019 I usually go later at night when the gettins good. Little tip I learned is not to set your hook too early but you also dont want to wait until the end of the night. I also use basic alcohol. Not kidding..like just regular beer. Wait I'm sorry you're catching fish....I was talking about how I nail your mother. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porkbutt 861 Posted January 16, 2019 I just show up and they leap into my boat. bs... libtards dont fish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shorepatrol 1,737 Posted January 16, 2019 bs... libtards dont fish. Sure they do. Blue oyster trapping Share this post Link to post Share on other sites