Ribbit Frogs

[spanky116]

I've bought a package to try out around some logs and have never used these before. What's the best tenique to use them. I figured they would work well around spots that you weren’t able to use a buzz bait.

[artcarney_agr]

Did they come with a screw lock hook? That's a must!

I work them on top, just like a buzzbait. Be absolutely sure you give the fish time to inhale it...when the fish strikes, give it slack, count to 3, then set the hook. A bass grabs it with his lips first, then gulps it into his mouth; if you set the hook while it's still in his lips, you won't hook up.

[HawgHunter75]

Dude, those things are awesome...a must for thick cover. Art was right on about giving them time to get it down before you cross their eyes. They are by far my favorite way to catch them topwater. Only dislike I have about them is that after a couple-three fish, they will most likely need to be replaced.

[KyBoneHead]

One of my favorite baits. The baby bass color helped me catch a 7lb largemouth last year. Fish as the previous guys stated, or let it sink down in holes and twitch it a couple of times. I use a 1/0 gamakatsu EWG hook Texas style no problem.

[spanky116]

Thanks everybody. Theres a couple of places I've never been able to get a buzz bait in and I think these will work there.

[DJD]

How do these work compared to Horny Toads? I have tried other makes but always come back to Horny Toads. They can be fished fast and the legs act like a buzz bait without roll over. Many other advantages to the Horny Toad but was wondering if anyone has tried both makes??

[Flash5150]

The Rage frog is probably my favorite, but the Ribbits are very good also.

[kent]

Did they come with a screw lock hook? That's a must!

I work them on top, just like a buzzbait. Be absolutely sure you give the fish time to inhale it...when the fish strikes, give it slack, count to 3, then set the hook. A bass grabs it with his lips first, then gulps it into his mouth; if you set the hook while it's still in his lips, you won't hook up.

+1 on what Art said. Screw lock hook and give them a second before you hit em. In addition, I only throw it on braid bedcause of throwing it around timber and grass. Cuts thru the grass real well.

[DJD]

Just thought I would share something along the lines of what I asked about earlier. I purchased some ribbit frogs to see if they were any better than my favorite Zoom Horny Toad and I don't think they are as good. I caught fish on it so it's not a problem of working its more of a personal preference.
Hornytoad and Ribbit can be fished slow or with a stop and go retrieve but the legs of the Hornytoad make a better wake and sound.
The ribbit did spin a little on a fast retrieve which the Zoom doesn't.
I like the ribbits smaller profile but a HornyToad with a 5/0 Gammy does great. The Hornytoad casts better as well.....I just like the way it sinks too.
I know it comes down to each his own but I'll stick with the Hornytoad. I have tried many others and will continue to try new ones but so far nothing. Eats that Zoom Hornytoad. Jmo!

[artcarney_agr]

The Hornytoad casts better as well.....I just like the way it sinks too.
I know it comes down to each his own but I'll stick with the Hornytoad. I have tried many others and will continue to try new ones but so far nothing. Eats that Zoom Hornytoad. Jmo!

See, I like the floating Ribbit and how it doesn't sink. If I get to an open spot, I'll kill it and then lightly twitch it to entice that bass to hit it.

I actually prefer a SPRO Bronzeeye to a Ribbit. It floats higher in the water, I can walk the dog with it, and it rides up and over the grass better in my opinion.

About the only time I'll switch from a Bronzeeye to a Ribbit is if the fish are not taking the whole thing, and I need a smaller profile.

Someone mentioned using braid due to the type of cover you tend to fish frogs in, I prefer braid simply for the zero stretch, as you need to drive those hooks in. I absolutely cannot hook up with mono...it just stretches way too much and it's very difficult to get a good hook set.

[DJD]

See, I like the floating Ribbit and how it doesn't sink. If I get to an open spot, I'll kill it and then lightly twitch it to entice that bass to hit it.

I actually prefer a SPRO Bronzeeye to a Ribbit. It floats higher in the water, I can walk the dog with it, and it rides up and over the grass better in my opinion.

About the only time I'll switch from a Bronzeeye to a Ribbit is if the fish are not taking the whole thing, and I need a smaller profile.

Someone mentioned using braid due to the type of cover you tend to fish frogs in, I prefer braid simply for the zero stretch, as you need to drive those hooks in. I absolutely cannot hook up with mono...it just stretches way too much and it's very difficult to get a good hook set.

I love fishing the SPRO myself. I have played with them by putting rattles in them and having one leg longer and using a sharpie to make some really bold lines on the bottom. It's an awesome bait for sure.

It's funny about us fisherman.....I only use mono when fishing frogs hahaha. I use 7th med heavy or longer rods and 17-20 excel mono. I know tossing that big rod for 10-12 hours can wear you out. I'm gonna wear myself out some more this weekend!!! Well if I get this swollen knee to act right! Arghhhhh!

[artcarney_agr]

It's funny about us fisherman.....I only use mono when fishing frogs hahaha. I use 7th med heavy or longer rods and 17-20 excel mono. I know tossing that big rod for 10-12 hours can wear you out. I'm gonna wear myself out some more this weekend!!! Well if I get this swollen knee to act right! Arghhhhh!

Ha ha ha! Opposites!

I throw 65 lb. braid (16 lb. mono dia.) and can launch that frog way back up in there, and a long ways across the grass mats. I prefer the longest cast I can make, so I don't spook those fish as much, and for when it's so shallow that the boat won't go any farther than the edge of the mat. I don't feel like I could cast as far with a 20 lb. mono, or set the hook well on those mondo long casts I make. A 7ft heavy action flipping rod is what I prefer...about like a broom handle but limber enough to launch that frog into outer space!

Another situation is on the river, some of the feeder creeks get jammed up with logs and are impassible...casting a frog on the backside is a great way to pick up some fish, but you have to hawg those dudes up and over to get them to the boat. Loads of fun, but makes your heart jump seeing that bass flopping around on the drift when you go up and over.