Tip of the Day: Hook Frogs through the Leg to Catch More Fish

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February 18, 2009

Tip of the Day: Hook Frogs through the Leg to Catch More Fish

By Jerome B. Robinson

Try hooking a small frog through the skin of its hind leg, rather than its lips. Attach several split shot to the line, 2 feet from the frog, and cast it into deep water. The frog will attempt to swim to the surface each time the light weight pulls it down, and its struggles will attract bass and other large gamefish. -- Jerome B. Robinson

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from tygardner wrote 3 years 13 weeks ago

pretty cool would have never tried that thanks

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from VT Outdoorsman wrote 3 years 13 weeks ago

I bet that is deadly. Ill have to try this trick this summer. We will see if it out-fishes the deadly white frog soft plastic.

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from dwaynez wrote 3 years 13 weeks ago

Great Tip,I have had good success in the past fishing with frogs, both live and artificial.

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from Jim in Mo wrote 3 years 13 weeks ago

Wonder if leopard frogs are good to use? We have plenty of them but they're the hardest of all to catch.

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from darkstar wrote 3 years 13 weeks ago

Jim, leopard frogs make excellent bait!

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from Charley wrote 3 years 13 weeks ago

Wicked good tip- I'll try it this summer.

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from WA Mtnhunter wrote 3 years 13 weeks ago

Poor little froggy

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from LARRY HOPKINS wrote 3 years 11 weeks ago

I'VE USED FROGS BUT I NEVER THOUGHT ABOUT HOOKING THEM THUR THE LEG. MAKES SENSE AND KEEPS THE LIVE BAIT A LOT LONGER. THANKS.LARRY HOPKINS

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from Ryan Dufner wrote 3 years 4 weeks ago

anybody ever try a live mouse???

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from arvil wrote 1 year 13 weeks ago

wow, this is great bait for fishing, i usually put worms and .....Page 1 >>>>>> Page 2
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from antonia wrote 1 year 13 weeks ago

wow, this is good tips, i thought all along shrimps are better.

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from darkstar wrote 3 years 13 weeks ago

Jim, leopard frogs make excellent bait!

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from LARRY HOPKINS wrote 3 years 11 weeks ago

I'VE USED FROGS BUT I NEVER THOUGHT ABOUT HOOKING THEM THUR THE LEG. MAKES SENSE AND KEEPS THE LIVE BAIT A LOT LONGER. THANKS.LARRY HOPKINS

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from tygardner wrote 3 years 13 weeks ago

pretty cool would have never tried that thanks

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from VT Outdoorsman wrote 3 years 13 weeks ago

I bet that is deadly. Ill have to try this trick this summer. We will see if it out-fishes the deadly white frog soft plastic.

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from dwaynez wrote 3 years 13 weeks ago

Great Tip,I have had good success in the past fishing with frogs, both live and artificial.

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from Jim in Mo wrote 3 years 13 weeks ago

Wonder if leopard frogs are good to use? We have plenty of them but they're the hardest of all to catch.

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from Charley wrote 3 years 13 weeks ago

Wicked good tip- I'll try it this summer.

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from Ryan Dufner wrote 3 years 4 weeks ago

anybody ever try a live mouse???

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from arvil wrote 1 year 13 weeks ago

wow, this is great bait for fishing, i usually put worms and .....Page 1 >>>>>> Page 2
Page 2 >>>>>> Page 3
Page 3 >>>>>>

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from antonia wrote 1 year 13 weeks ago

wow, this is good tips, i thought all along shrimps are better.

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from WA Mtnhunter wrote 3 years 13 weeks ago

Poor little froggy

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