FishDr | Sat Feb-02-08 11:07 PM |
Member since Jan 31st 2007
24 posts
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#4777, "Frog rod recommendations?"
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I've been using a 6'6" MH trigger rod for fishing grass frogs and while my success has been decent, I'm not sure that I have the most efficient set-up right now. I've noticed that a lot of manufacturers (e.g., Lamiglas, St. Croix, BPS, Dobyns) have frog-specific rods and that most of those are longer than 7', with a lot in the 7'2" - 7'4" range.
I have two questions. First, why are the rods longer than 7'? Second, I know a lot of you probably throw frogs and have frog rods, so I'm curious about what you like or don't like about the rods that are currently available. I want to get a new rod for the upcoming season, but seeing as every lake around here that has bass also has at least 6" of ice on it, I've got some time.
Thanks!
FishDr "Prescribing alternating doses of frogs and swimbaits to the local fishes"
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bassinzink | Mon Feb-04-08 08:02 AM |
Member since Jan 11th 2003
968 posts
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#4784, "RE: Frog rod recommendations?"
In response to Reply # 2
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I like the bigger rods for tossing frogs. I use the lamiglass 806, it is just a great rod in my opinion and gives you a lot of leverage on a big fish with a frog stuck to its grill. Some people dont like walking frogs with the 8 footers but I think it makes it easier and you get a great hookset. cz
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JIG-N-PIG | Mon Feb-04-08 09:56 AM |
Member since Oct 10th 2007
57 posts
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#4785, "RE: Frog rod recommendations?"
In response to Reply # 3
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cz,
I agree, the Lamiglas 806 is a great rod. I use it for flipping and punching with braid. This rod does have a nice tip on it, which is why I like it so much for braid applications. I can see how it would make a sweet frog rod as well.
You never know what you'll catch frogging... I caught this bass and frog on back to back casts. The frog ate my Spro and got both hooks in the roof of its mouth. It was pretty funny.
http://www.calfishing.com/dc/user_files/6522-tagfrog.JPG
http://www.calfishing.com/gallery/v/members/JIG-N-PIG/ Attachment
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