My rod of choice is the Witch Doctor Tackle Oracle pitching stick (7’6” or 7’8”). This extra- heavy power rod allows me to pitch all day long without getting fatigued; yet the power of this rod allows me to hook up on a bass and get them away from the dense vegetation.
FROGS? YES, FROGS!
Much like the jig, the topwater frog is a lure that some anglers will tie on and throw in some colder water situations, such as when fishing around lily pads or matted vegetation. If you are looking to chase down big bass, tie that frog on and be prepared to fish it for long amounts of time to catch some big bass. Areas that this technique will shine are around boat docks, over hanging trees and grass lines.
A frog, like the Snag Proof Bobby’s Perfect is my choice, as it casts well and has a great hook up percentage. Don’t just think of your frog as a lure to use over cover, use it in open water as this bait walks the dog easily out of the package and will call big bass up to the surface.
The topwater frog will catch plenty of bass of all sizes, but when you are in areas that have dense cover, putting your bait in
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Photo: Chad Eddings
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Photo: Chad Eddings
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