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Braid and rod for frogs #11536366 04/12/16 12:50 PM
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What braid do you like best for throwing frogs and what rod do you like best?


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Re: Braid for frogs [Re: ezbassin] #11536386 04/12/16 12:58 PM
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I like Sufix 832 and the new PP super slick equally 65#

I use my old Loomis 854 IMX. 7 footer



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65 lb power pro slick and a Zillion 7'6" heavy rod.

I know, I know.....not an XBD. I don't use a frog enough to justify having it. The Zillion is a "good enough" rod for the technique and is my flipping rod mostly.


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Re: Braid for frogs [Re: ezbassin] #11536401 04/12/16 01:05 PM
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I have been using a 7-6 rod also but it seems most prefer a shorter rod. Just thought I would see what others were using.

Re: Braid for frogs [Re: ezbassin] #11536452 04/12/16 01:28 PM
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I use a 7'11 older kistler heavy with PP 65lb....backed with a fishing 13 8:1

Re: Braid for frogs [Re: Ken A.] #11536480 04/12/16 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted By: Ken A.
I like Sufix 832 and the new PP super slick equally 65#

I use my old Loomis 854 IMX. 7 footer



I'm with Ken on the line. I use a Dobyns Savvy 736. I too like the relatively shorter rods as I hold the rod tip down while walking the frog. Ken and I are over 6' and I think the 7'-7'3" are just right for that height of a person in my opinion. The longer rods may help if you're fishing places where a longer cast is needed and they help to take up line on the hook set but for me the extra length just makes it harder to work the frog. If you're short like Ronnie Kelly you may have to go with a 5'6" rod.


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Re: Braid for frogs [Re: ezbassin] #11536487 04/12/16 01:42 PM
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Re: Braid for frogs [Re: ezbassin] #11536532 04/12/16 02:01 PM
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Re: Braid for frogs [Re: bsouth401] #11536616 04/12/16 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted By: bsouth401
Originally Posted By: Ken A.
I like Sufix 832 and the new PP super slick equally 65#

I use my old Loomis 854 IMX. 7 footer



I'm with Ken on the line. I use a Dobyns Savvy 736. I too like the relatively shorter rods as I hold the rod tip down while walking the frog. Ken and I are over 6' and I think the 7'-7'3" are just right for that height of a person in my opinion. The longer rods may help if you're fishing places where a longer cast is needed and they help to take up line on the hook set but for me the extra length just makes it harder to work the frog. If you're short like Ronnie Kelly you may have to go with a 5'6" rod.


I agree with these, especially with length of rod for working a frog, but prefer the Dobyns 735. I have had no problems getting big fish out of the junk with a 735 on Palestine. Plus the 735 is more versatile for me outside of "frog season."

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90 percent of the time I'm using my 6 10 Bucoo heavy fast with 50 lb 832.... I feel like the shorter rod makes it much easier to slowly twitch and walk the bait, allows for more pinpoint casting accuracy and the ability to skip under stuff. Sometimes though the best thing is to just chug the bait in the pads. For that I'll use my 7 3 xheavy broomstick with 65lb 832.

Caught my first frog fish of the year Saturday.... it was a pretty good one. My favorite bite!


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Originally Posted By: bsouth401
Originally Posted By: Ken A.
I like Sufix 832 and the new PP super slick equally 65#

I use my old Loomis 854 IMX. 7 footer



I'm with Ken on the line. I use a Dobyns Savvy 736. I too like the relatively shorter rods as I hold the rod tip down while walking the frog. Ken and I are over 6' and I think the 7'-7'3" are just right for that height of a person in my opinion. The longer rods may help if you're fishing places where a longer cast is needed and they help to take up line on the hook set but for me the extra length just makes it harder to work the frog. If you're short like Ronnie Kelly you may have to go with a 5'6" rod.


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