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Old 05-12-07, 08:38 AM   #1
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Default getting the frog to hop.

i will state this here and now if you are not good with a bait caster do NOT attempt the following..i would not recomend this to bank fisherman.

i have finally figured out how to skip the horny toad like a stone with NO backlash using a baitcaster..

i use a 7 foot heavy action fenwick hmx rod. with a lefty extreme reel using 40 pound calcutta braid.

reel set up is a must. i have the tension set fairly light -frog falls pretty quick- the brakes set at 7 of ten.

i use no weight just the frog the line and the 4/0 hook.now release the line till the frog is even with the bottom eye on the rod-this is critical-using a side arm loop cast fire the cast to make the frog hit the water the first time 30+ feet from the boat. this cast MUST be a high speed -long distance type cast- any closer to the boat and you will get a high jumping single hop. keep an eye on the frog- i have had 5 bass nail it in mid skip-the thumb braking it -kinda like pitchin- i rarely get a backlash doing this.it takes a LOT of practice but it can be done..
i tried this on t-riged baits it also works fairly well with them..

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Old 05-12-07, 09:18 AM   #2
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Thanks for that info Zook. I gotta try that! But I am a little skeered of the backlash, lol.
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Old 05-12-07, 07:31 PM   #3
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Similar to a pnj skipping technique but with a lot more line out. Just got to let 'er rip!
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Old 05-12-07, 07:37 PM   #4
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just practise side arm casting about 3 feet off the water in your boat,
You'll get it down in no time, then practise skipping under trees limbs and docks
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