|
Forums59
Topics1,039,384
Posts13,963,657
Members144,202
| |
Most Online39,925
Dec 30th, 2023
|
|
 Re: Missing on Frogs
[Re: ezbassin]
#11917635
11/05/16 01:41 AM
|
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 43
Skerz
Outdoorsman
|
|
Outdoorsman
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 43 |
I use a Heavy action 7ft rod with 65 pound # 832 Suffix braid and I don't have a problem fishing frogs with it. It sounds like your line is getting stuck on itself on your reel spool and it sticks during your cast. Try tightening up on your tension knob just a little and don't cast as hard as you have been. See if that helps. One little tweak to this recommendation as an option from personal preference is using 40# Suffix 832 vs 65#. I've got one spooled up with 65 and no issues at all but 40# seems to work a little slicker for me.
|
|
|
Re: Missing on Frogs
[Re: Kiss88]
#11917671
11/05/16 02:08 AM
|
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 10,559
Jarrett Latta
TFF Guru
|
|
TFF Guru
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 10,559 |
40# in heavy cover will break off especially with heavier action big rods. I'd go 50# at the lightest with a 7ft mh/h and 65-80# with the heavier action 7'3-8ft
|
|
|
Re: Missing on Frogs
[Re: Kiss88]
#11917706
11/05/16 02:39 AM
|
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 9,200
the skipper
TFF Celebrity
|
|
TFF Celebrity
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 9,200 |
Seems to get knotted up. After half days use or so....i throw it and a knot catches and my line slaps the water. Not a backlash just something snagging and stopping my line in mid cast Keep your thumb on the reel as it cast and don't sling it as hard as other lines. Braid doesn't like to be slung really hard. I also have to ride my thumb a little more than with normal lines. Also, get a heavy rod. The one I use is like a broomstick.
|
|
|
Re: Missing on Frogs
[Re: Kiss88]
#11917780
11/05/16 03:41 AM
|
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 5,435
Mike_Soriano
TFF Celebrity
|
|
TFF Celebrity
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 5,435 |
If you ain't gettin bruises from your hookset, you need to beef up your gear.
|
|
|
Re: Missing on Frogs
[Re: Kiss88]
#11917988
11/05/16 12:47 PM
|
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 122
LA Ron
Outdoorsman
|
|
Outdoorsman
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 122 |
have a Falcon Low Rider 7-4 Heavy (its like a broomstick) ,50 lb power pro, Lews super duty 7:1, Spro 65. I set the hook on initial strike. If they dont miss it I probably have a 95% hook up. Stiff rod and braid may be a little hard to throw but absolutely does the trick !
|
|
|
Re: Missing on Frogs
[Re: Kiss88]
#11918128
11/05/16 02:22 PM
|
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 6,776
RiveraTackleCo.
TFF Celebrity
|
|
TFF Celebrity
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 6,776 |
your lure stopping midway is because braid needs to come off the spool as you are thumbing it. It doesnt like to come off the spool at a fast rate. it likes to bind itself as the spool is spinning. Try using a rounder braid as well like Daiwa J braid.
|
|
|
Re: Missing on Frogs
[Re: Kiss88]
#11918182
11/05/16 03:14 PM
|
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 20
texlacat
Outdoorsman
|
|
Outdoorsman
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 20 |
You need to switch to a spinning rod and reel. Medium heavy rod and 30# SpiderWire braid. Cast longer, more accurate, and you will be able to skip it in places you can't with a baitcaster.
|
|
|
Re: Missing on Frogs
[Re: texlacat]
#11918213
11/05/16 03:37 PM
|
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 20
texlacat
Outdoorsman
|
|
Outdoorsman
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 20 |
|
|
|
Re: Missing on Frogs
[Re: Kiss88]
#11919038
11/06/16 01:26 AM
|
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 8
highroller7
Green Horn
|
|
Green Horn
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 8 |
Use a super fluke , the giant size, when they aren't grabbing the frog. Work it the same way, or even walk the dog with it (fast.) Drop the rod on the bite. Hook up 2-3X.
|
|
|
Re: Missing on Frogs
[Re: Kiss88]
#11919133
11/06/16 02:24 AM
|
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 207
Scott's Creek Skeeter
Outdoorsman
|
|
Outdoorsman
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 207 |
I use 65lb Power Pro Slick. 7'6" Custom frog rod. Don't miss many...
07 Skeeter ZX 225 (Thank you Julie)
Jefferson Bass Club
"Make your own Luck"
|
|
|
Re: Missing on Frogs
[Re: Kiss88]
#11920987
11/07/16 03:10 PM
|
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 56
Matt Newsom
Outdoorsman
|
|
Outdoorsman
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 56 |
Get some better braid. The cheap stuff will really turn you off to it. I use to hate it also. I started using Daiwa Samurai. Stuff is great. Cast almost as easy as mono and it doesnt get all buggered like the cheaper braid. If you dont want to break out the bucks for a high end braid at least try and find a 8 strand.
Matt
|
|
|
Re: Missing on Frogs
[Re: Kiss88]
#11921153
11/07/16 04:30 PM
|
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 5,051
BMCD
TFF Celebrity
|
|
TFF Celebrity
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 5,051 |
U can put a trailer hook on a frog.. but tough to use in thick mated veg. I don't have problems with braid, Guessing u need to find a good reel to use. I have had issues with lower end reels.
I mean braid does have a tendency to knot up more. Last week I got a knot on the rod tip. had to cut the bait and re tie.
|
|
|
Re: Missing on Frogs
[Re: Kiss88]
#11921220
11/07/16 05:01 PM
|
Joined: May 2016
Posts: 59
J_Cagle_Fishing
Outdoorsman
|
|
Outdoorsman
Joined: May 2016
Posts: 59 |
sounds like the braid is digging into itself on the spool. I spool mono on first then braid. helps the braid not dig into itself as much
|
|
Moderated by banker-always fishing, chickenman, Derek 🐝, Duck_Hunter, Fish Killer, J-2, Jacob, Jons3825, JustWingem, Nocona Brian, Toon-Troller, Uncle Zeek, Weekender1
|
![[Linked Image]](http://s12.photobucket.com/user/audiomecanix/media/5DBAC17D-F02E-4BF7-9D49-7DFDAC36BDA6_zpsbxecbwq0.png.html)
