Anyone who ever has fished one of these baits knows exactly what I'm talking about. And, it's not just me, either. Check out the Internet forum threads on this topic, and the first thing you'll likely discover is that you have a whole pot full of company sharing similar feelings.
What prompted this post was something I read in Jay Kumar's latest issue of the BassBlaster. The question was asked: Wait or don't wait to set the hook on a frog?
Dean Rojas, who, as we all know, is no stranger to frog fishing, was the first to respond. "Normally, I set the hook as soon as I see the explosion or see the fish take the bait," he said without hesitation.
"Got that?" questioned Jay. "NO waiting a second or whatever."
Jay went on to note that he was OK with Dean's emphatic response...until, that is, he saw a video demonstration by "science-type dude" Jimmy Liao, who was making a good case about how it's literally impossible for anyone to react fast enough to jerk a frog out of a fish's mouth.
"Dean's statement made total sense," allowed Jay. "But then Jimmy said you should wait a couple of seconds." (Watch Jimmy's video at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4aZ2UYDWKM&feature=youtu.be&t=19s.)
While you're digesting these opposing philosophies, consider the following additional suggestions (from various frog fishermen) I found online:
* "I don't go by feel with the frog. If I can't see it anymore, I'm whaling on the fish."
* "A lot of times, they miss and circle back. You won't notice, though, because there isn't always a big splash the second time. Lower rod tip, point at the fish or a little above it, and start reeling 'til you feel a tug, then cross their eyes with a hookset."
* "If you get a blowup and you still can see the frog, twitch it a few times. If no hit follows, toss a Senko into the hole the fish made and let it sink. Most times, this will work. Also remember a hookset costs you nothing. If you get a strike and the bait is gone, check quickly to see if the line is moving, then hit 'em."
Wherever you live in the USA today, a frog is one of the most popular ways to fish. With a frog, you're fishing weedless, which means you can throw it just about anywhere without any worry about getting hung up or losing it.
According to Rojas, who some say is "the world's best frog angler," that fact makes them popular among all fishermen. "Even the average weekend anglers throw these baits a lot," he said.
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