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 Re: Spro Frog
[Re: guntz67]
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08/25/12 03:30 AM
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riverdogbone
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MH. To H rod 50lb. Power pro don't set the hook until you feel weight or can't see your bait . Natural reaction is to jerk it takes some practice
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Re: Spro Frog
[Re: guntz67]
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08/25/12 05:42 AM
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NickHasty
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What do they say? 3 in the boat out of 10 blow ups and your having a good day?
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Re: Spro Frog
[Re: guntz67]
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08/25/12 12:01 PM
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buckets
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65lb braid, hooks are fine on the spro, 7'6" rod up to 8'. that will fix your issues i bet DITTO
Also make sure you feel the weight before you set the hook then set it hard!
I suggest you may consider throwing a double hook baited ribbit type bait-- that "bull" ribbit works great- similar to frog but the hook up ratio is better-
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Re: Spro Frog
[Re: NickHasty]
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08/25/12 01:33 PM
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Alec Cochran
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What do they say? 3 in the boat out of 10 blow ups and your having a good day? They lied.
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Re: Spro Frog
[Re: guntz67]
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08/25/12 01:54 PM
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Ken A.
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Definitely use braid. 65 pound is best for me. When they blow up wait and count. Thousand one, thousand two. Seems like an eternity but this is what we live for. Some guys simply cannot do this but you have to wait. Heavy action rod is a must. When you do get a hook in em you have to wrestle them out of the pads and those stems are like rope. Your hookup ratio should be 60-70% once you get the right rig and learn to wait on em.
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Re: Spro Frog
[Re: guntz67]
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08/25/12 02:13 PM
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RKT
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As stated earlier - you have to bend the hooks out on the Spro Frogs. These guys gave you some great advice on the rod to use and to use braid. But even with the right set up you still have to bend the hooks out with the Spro's or you will miss or lose a lot of fish. Do not use flouro line when frogging.
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Re: Spro Frog
[Re: Minner Bucket]
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08/25/12 04:45 PM
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Marooned
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One little trick I do is take some pliers and bend the hooks out just a little....The frog will not be quite as weedless but it will def. help your hook-up ratio. The main key is not to set the hook the second you see them roll on it...you need to pause for just a second and then wack em!! I do this also - it helps!
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Re: Spro Frog
[Re: guntz67]
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08/26/12 01:34 AM
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Fast Lane
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7' Heavy Rod and 65lb Braid.
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Re: Spro Frog
[Re: Fast Lane]
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08/26/12 01:37 AM
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scalebuster
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7' Heavy Rod and 65lb Braid. +1
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Re: Spro Frog
[Re: scalebuster]
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08/26/12 05:28 AM
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guntz67
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I guess I am going to have to use the Braid , sounds like I have the right rod and I do wait until I feel them but they are just keep coming unbuckeled .
Thanks again guys
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Re: Spro Frog
[Re: guntz67]
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08/26/12 09:36 AM
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ezbassin
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Make your hooks on the frog are very sharp also. There are probably more fish missed on the frog than any other technique out there, but it is so cool fishing the frog and watching them blow up on it.
Last edited by ezbassin; 08/26/12 09:37 AM.
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