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Frog Rods
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11/08/16 10:23 PM
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abnaki54
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I'm looking to get my first Frog Rod and was wondering what your suggestions would be. I was thinking something 7'3" to 7'6" MH with a Fast tip? Am I heading in the right direction in my thinking? Thanks
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Re: Frog Rods
[Re: abnaki54]
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11/08/16 10:28 PM
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361V
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Yes you are on track. I use a Dobyns Champion 736. One of the best but there's many other great choices for less.
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Re: Frog Rods
[Re: abnaki54]
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11/08/16 10:47 PM
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Jake Shannon(Skeet4Life)
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Yep dobyns 735 or 736 the 6 power rod is quite a big heavier and but can make casting the frog into tight spots a challenge because its so stiff. Might go with the 735 it will be more versatile.
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Re: Frog Rods
[Re: abnaki54]
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11/08/16 10:57 PM
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CCTX
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mapquest
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I like a shorter rod for frog fishing. 6'10"Falcon heavy Cajun Baby.
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Re: Frog Rods
[Re: abnaki54]
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11/08/16 11:11 PM
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SAKS
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I am with collincountytx on a this one. I like the shorter rod for better target casting.
Last edited by SAKS; 11/08/16 11:11 PM.
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Re: Frog Rods
[Re: abnaki54]
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11/09/16 12:11 AM
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Jarrett Latta
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Really depends on what type of frog fishing you plan on doing. If the budget allows, 3 frog setups are best.
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Re: Frog Rods
[Re: abnaki54]
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11/09/16 12:25 AM
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GTrigg
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Another vote for the 6'10"Falcon Bucco H Cajun Baby.
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Re: Frog Rods
[Re: abnaki54]
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11/09/16 01:16 PM
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SteezMacQueen
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7'4" extra heavy. You'll want a very strong rod when you start hooking fish in Lilly pads and thick matted junk. A medium heavy is like bringing toe nail clippers to a tank battle. And 65lb braid.
Edit: Oh.....and if you pick the correct rod, it is possible to get this kind of length and power in a COMBO that weighs less than 10ounces. Including the line and frog. There are a few choices of rods like this that weigh in the mid to low 4 oz range. Add the reel of choice from Lews, Diawa, or Shimano and you're done.
Last edited by SteezMacQueen; 11/09/16 01:20 PM.
Eat. Sleep. Fish.
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Re: Frog Rods
[Re: abnaki54]
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11/09/16 02:40 PM
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musiclife_7
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7-7'3 HF....fast reel (7.1:1 or better)...65lb braid
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Re: Frog Rods
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11/09/16 04:16 PM
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TexasTechliprip
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Budget- Dobyns savvy 735
If you want the best....Diawa Steeze frog rod....aint nothing better
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Re: Frog Rods
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11/09/16 05:12 PM
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Mark Perry
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I have not found anything I enjoy using more than the Megabass Orochi XX Perfect Pitch rod for my hollow body frogs.
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Re: Frog Rods
[Re: abnaki54]
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11/10/16 01:01 AM
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Joey Romano
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I use all Dobyns and have used the 736 but I prefer the 735 champion. Awesome jig rod too
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Re: Frog Rods
[Re: abnaki54]
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11/10/16 01:54 PM
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ezbassin
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I use a Dobyns Champion 705 and it works well for me. I had it before the 735 came out. I have a Lews super duty 8-1 gear ratio reel spooled up with 65# braid.
Last edited by ezbassin; 11/10/16 01:55 PM.
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