Ken Dauberts Bass Frogs

[lilmule]

I as well had a few like three fulll plano boxes of spro,bully Wa,sumo.tournament depps.
It does not replace them all but many,for starters those that are three years old using the skirts need skirt replacement,there is no frog currently made for skirt replacement and or any tool to make it easy,there fore about 100 bucks or more of frogs are sitting awaiting some bright individual to invent a tool.
One of the reasons i got interested in the designer bass frogs as mentioned quick change leg system,that it is in 30 seconds can change,not only change it out but also change its action and or looks.
Cost is about same as a spro,skitter legs pkg costs about what 1 horny toad pkg does and will catch more fish then the horny toad pkg prior to wearing out,but they do need replacement therefore spares on hand.
So many ways to rig it can tie direct to front like any frog or have the front hook in,double hook stinger in back or single using a small s hook and 1/4 tubing to keep it straight.Like a depps then only not over the back but behind it like spinnerbait trailer.
Hardest part getting over the hype those front hooks wont work,they will providing they take it,use of the stinger hooks is like when adding to any other bait like a buzzbait it does permit at times some fish you would never had stuck.
Is it a frog to end all frogs so you can toss out all the others -no,they just wont be used as much.
With clone legs its slower more realistic,floats low and stop it those legs trigger and spring back often triggering a reaction,with any of the skitter legs its fast covering the water as fast as a spinnerbait or buzzbait.
When you do order more order a pack of extra wire shafts,double hooks(stinger),wire type weedless matzuo if you desire to replace original hook
Then you can have spare made up and ready,or shafts with parts ready 30 seconds youve changed.
Have fun with them fellas,just keep an open mind and experiment till you find what you like.
PS keep them seperate as those former frogs skirts melt,no known reaction of plastics just the former frogs do or i wouldnt have 12 awaiting skirts.

[SteveM4A1]

i don't know if you have a tough time with your frogs staying in one piece like i do, but z-man's frogs are amazing with the elaztech. i've caught more than 20 bass on a single frog, and for me that is saying a lot, since usually 5 is the max. they are cheap as well, just don't use the zman hook designed for it, they seem to be crap.

[lilmule]

You will catch over 20 bass with each set of legs,havnt heard of an actual frog wearing out or going to pieces,some have been in use for years
They arnt soft,dont tear easily,legs may after 20 bass,most likly at contact point where being held against the body.In my case taking them on and off has worn mine more than bass have,one has to be carefull to line up same holes,or one makes more.
But still using first set of skitter legs and about 20 bass off it.4 to a pack but each with a different action,after you develop a favorite possibly may be able order to order just action and number all the same of that favorite.
Mine is the one that looks like a horny toad on steroids or turned and subtle.
Or as it came as a clone.
Doubt if I was getting 3 bass off of horny toads.
It will be in your box a long time long after the others are useless,as legs are replaceable.

[ClarkIR]

Took it out for fishing today with paul.

I would give it a 7/10

we had 4 strikes on it, only landed one.
Its a totally different way of presenting a frog. I cant really say if its more subtle or more aggressive of a presentation, but its extremely different. the Legs work exactly as advertised and gives the most realistic presentation of a frog. We didnt use any other frogs long enough to say it caused more fish to strike as opposed to a different lure style.

The problems with it is the fish needs to literally take in the entire frog or from an adequate angle to set the hook. Its also solid foam... a fish cant squish it. I would have preferred a hollow body as it would give the fish the opportunity to bite down on it and take it in better.

Upon initial impressions I would still prefer my Koeppers frog and likely the Spro as well. But It would sit as my next selection vs other lures to chose from. Its worth getting if you want a frog with a different presentation because its hard to find a frog between the hollow body and the horny toad. I think this one fits that role adequately.