Charlie Moore and Clear Lake

Deacon · 02-04-06, 10:11 AM

Did anyone see this morning episode? Clear Lake is my stomping ground. Damn cant wait for froggin. That is my #1 way to fish. I know you right coaster like topwater but if you havent tried a frog yet....I highly suggest you do.

I use a 7ft heavy with fast tip. Low pro baitcaster(all my baitcaster are old school curados) with 50 lb power pro. I have WAY to many frog. All same brand Snagproofs Perfect Frog. I met Bobby Barrick a few times(creator of Perfect Frog. A good buddy Scott Green designed the frog with yellow head Black body called yellow headed blackbird. Out here in summer froggin in the only way to go. Give it a try you guys will be "hooked". Have fun and Tight Lines!!!!!!

crankybait · 02-04-06, 10:58 AM

o, i saw it. check your pb topic. did you see the guy losing that 6 pounder?

lizardsrule · 02-04-06, 09:10 PM

Not a big frog fan myself. I will use a lizard much more often. I hate the hook ratio with frogs, even if you do everything right. I like mats, and hop my lizards, flukes, and other plastics just like a frog. I get more hits it seems(probably because they are lighter), and the hook up ratio is at least double for me with this technique. I know frogs work, and I do have a couple dozen or so, but I rarely throw them, if it's sparse grass, then a Floating lizard is the ticket for me.

Lizards

crankybait · 02-05-06, 08:58 AM

i never really beleived in frogs... the hooks looked too unhookable

betursweetbass · 02-09-06, 05:03 PM

I've never done well with frogs etiher. Agree's the hook ratio it too low.
Lizardsrule...what is your favorite floating lizard?

scrap · 02-09-06, 05:14 PM

deacon, what show are u talking about, i live in the east, maryland. i am looking forward to throwing the frog and white mouse this summer. i had some success last year with em.

lizardsrule · 02-09-06, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by betursweetbass

I've never done well with frogs etiher. Agree's the hook ratio it too low.
Lizardsrule...what is your favorite floating lizard?

http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catal...=SearchResults

The good or bad side depending on what you like, is they are a lot harder than a typicle plastic. So I really like to use the texposed rig on them, which IMO helps with the hook ups.

Lizards

betursweetbass · 02-10-06, 01:00 AM

Dang, I had some of those a few years back and threw them away....your right, they are very firm, not your typical "soft" plastic. So you use a texposer hook then....but you don't skin hook it right?

lizardsrule · 02-13-06, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by betursweetbass

Dang, I had some of those a few years back and threw them away....your right, they are very firm, not your typical "soft" plastic. So you use a texposer hook then....but you don't skin hook it right?

I just get the hook point buried the very slightest amount. If I don't then I spend all day hung up in the weeds

I use a 5/0 Texposer hook. You can get them from www.lunkercity.com These are the same hooks I use for all my fluke fishing also. Great design, I just widh they made them in a heavier guage wire

Lizards

1FASTLASER · 02-13-06, 07:51 AM

SHHHHHHHHHHH Deacon Dont tell NO ONE bout them thar frogs.

betursweetbass · 02-15-06, 11:48 PM

I use texposer's too...I like their design for lots of soft plastics and I use smaller ones (2/0) on texas rigged worms and tubes. Good Luck with your fishin guys/gals.

bassintxlady · 02-16-06, 08:32 PM

frogs rule bass drule....oh yeah.....go get em guys....frogs or lizards..(which i use by the way...)....love the new wave worm lizard big time....nice bait....but you can't beat the lasting effect of strike king lizards...and i use tex pozur's on those too.....very nice hook....

flippin4it · 02-18-06, 08:06 AM

I use the Horny Toad by Zoom. I have had a remarkable hook up ratio using this.......I fish with my rod held straight up in the air,when the strike occurs I point the tip at the strike and reel in at a normal pace. Feel the fish and set the hook like I'm trying to turn him inside out.

Denny_K · 02-18-06, 02:56 PM

hey Deacon,
I love fishing with frogs and topwater.I would say my hook -up ratio with a frog is 7 out of 10.timing is everything as you know.i wait about 2 seconds and then you bust'em.I made a list for the Bass Pro trip Jb and I our going on in about 2 weeks and I put Zoom's horny Toad on it.I can't explain how excited I get even when I watch a fishing show where there throwing topwater......WHAT a RUSH seeing them explode on the bait.Hi bassintxlady.Jb told me at work this morning that there was some new ladies on the site....welcome

Good day from FREEZING OHio
Denny

JB · 02-18-06, 09:19 PM

flippin,
what brand and size hook ya favor for the old horney toad

KenDammit · 02-19-06, 07:49 AM

4/0 or 5/0 hook will both work. The only difference is that a 5/0 hook will rest between the legs, a 4/0 will go through near the very back of the frog body. Personally, I like 4/0 because I like to have my hook through the bait instead of just being free between the legs.

Fishing a horny toad is LOTS of fun..you can fish it a million different ways, not just topwater, and fish seem to love it. When I fish it, I am usually hopping it on the bottom or swimming it under the surface...flippin and pitchin it works well.

JB · 02-19-06, 08:10 AM

Good info Ken, thanks!

drums · 02-19-06, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flippin4it

I use the Horny Toad by Zoom. I have had a remarkable hook up ratio using this.......I fish with my rod held straight up in the air,when the strike occurs I point the tip at the strike and reel in at a normal pace. Feel the fish and set the hook like I'm trying to turn him inside out.

Flippin - how do you rig the Zoom frogs? I just recently bought a bag of 'em (green pumpkin) and I've never fished them before. I'm psyched to give it a shot this coming season...

lovinfishin9 · 02-19-06, 05:09 PM

Hey welcome to the forum drums, youll really like it here. i live in va too.

drums · 02-20-06, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by lovinfishin9

Hey welcome to the forum drums, youll really like it here. i live in va too.

Hey, thanks - I agree, I think I'm gonna like it here for sure!

Denny_K · 02-20-06, 05:23 AM

hey Drums,
I play drums too death metal 24 yrs worth and other styles.and yourself.And welcome to the forum.
Denny,Ohio

drums · 02-20-06, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Denny_K

hey Drums,
I play drums too death metal 24 yrs worth and other styles.and yourself.And welcome to the forum.
Denny,Ohio

Nice! Stylistically, I'm mainly a funk/jazz/fusion player, but I have played metal (speed metal, some death metal) in years past. I gotta tell ya, my double kick skills are awfully WEAK these days --

-- but I'll bet yours are killer.

Sorry to get off-topic of this here thread, but last night I went and saw the Pat Metheny Trio at the State Theater here in Falls Church, VA. The drummer was Antonio Sanchez, and lemme tell ya...the guy is SICK! Pretty much shot right to the top of my list of favorites. Here's a cool video clip I found of him last night when I got home: http://www.drummerworld.com/Videos/A...anchezmd2.html

Check out that left foot!

JB · 02-20-06, 11:50 AM

drums
I think a 4/0 hook right up through the slot in the horney toad is what has been recommmended...i'll let ya know whenever the f/n ice breaks around here lol

drums · 02-20-06, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JB

drums
I think a 4/0 hook right up through the slot in the horney toad is what has been recommmended...i'll let ya know whenever the f/n ice breaks around here lol

Cool, thanks for the info. LOL, I hear ya on the ice. Man, I soooo want the weather to warm up - I've got the bassin' itch in a bad way!

lizardsrule · 02-20-06, 12:44 PM

Welcome to the site drums, kick back, and jump in anytime you like, but keep the waders close by.

Lizards

02-04-06, 09:10 PM	#3
lizardsrule BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Saint Augustine, FL Posts: 7,374	Not a big frog fan myself. I will use a lizard much more often. I hate the hook ratio with frogs, even if you do everything right. I like mats, and hop my lizards, flukes, and other plastics just like a frog. I get more hits it seems(probably because they are lighter), and the hook up ratio is at least double for me with this technique. I know frogs work, and I do have a couple dozen or so, but I rarely throw them, if it's sparse grass, then a Floating lizard is the ticket for me. Lizards __________________ There are three types of Snakes I hate 1. Live Snakes 2. Dead Snakes 3. Sticks that look like Snakes. And Gators too!

02-13-06, 07:51 AM	#10
1FASTLASER BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: crossett,arkansas Posts: 2,777	SHHHHHHHHHHH Deacon Dont tell NO ONE bout them thar frogs. __________________ Laser's rule with Merc's doing the pushing..........KEEP THE WETSIDE DOWN AND THE DRY SIDE UP!!!!!!

02-16-06, 08:32 PM	#12
bassintxlady BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cypress,Texas Posts: 780	frogs rule bass drule....oh yeah.....go get em guys....frogs or lizards..(which i use by the way...)....love the new wave worm lizard big time....nice bait....but you can't beat the lasting effect of strike king lizards...and i use tex pozur's on those too.....very nice hook.... __________________ :) OH YEAH!!!!! SHUT UP AND FISH!!!!!

02-18-06, 08:06 AM	#13
flippin4it BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 483	I use the Horny Toad by Zoom. I have had a remarkable hook up ratio using this.......I fish with my rod held straight up in the air,when the strike occurs I point the tip at the strike and reel in at a normal pace. Feel the fish and set the hook like I'm trying to turn him inside out. __________________ Ex-biker,Hell raiser and Dragracer. Now I have totally lost my mind, so bass fishing it is!!!!

02-18-06, 02:56 PM	#14
Denny_K BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 324	frog!!!! hey Deacon, I love fishing with frogs and topwater.I would say my hook -up ratio with a frog is 7 out of 10.timing is everything as you know.i wait about 2 seconds and then you bust'em.I made a list for the Bass Pro trip Jb and I our going on in about 2 weeks and I put Zoom's horny Toad on it.I can't explain how excited I get even when I watch a fishing show where there throwing topwater......WHAT a RUSH seeing them explode on the bait.Hi bassintxlady.Jb told me at work this morning that there was some new ladies on the site....welcome Good day from FREEZING OHio Denny

02-04-06, 10:11 AM	#1
Deacon BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 314	Charlie Moore and Clear Lake Did anyone see this morning episode? Clear Lake is my stomping ground. Damn cant wait for froggin. That is my #1 way to fish. I know you right coaster like topwater but if you havent tried a frog yet....I highly suggest you do. I use a 7ft heavy with fast tip. Low pro baitcaster(all my baitcaster are old school curados) with 50 lb power pro. I have WAY to many frog. All same brand Snagproofs Perfect Frog. I met Bobby Barrick a few times(creator of Perfect Frog. A good buddy Scott Green designed the frog with yellow head Black body called yellow headed blackbird. Out here in summer froggin in the only way to go. Give it a try you guys will be "hooked". Have fun and Tight Lines!!!!!!

02-04-06, 10:58 AM	#2
crankybait BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: marlboro, nj Posts: 3,250	o, i saw it. check your pb topic. did you see the guy losing that 6 pounder?

02-05-06, 08:58 AM	#4
crankybait BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: marlboro, nj Posts: 3,250	i never really beleived in frogs... the hooks looked too unhookable

02-09-06, 05:03 PM	#5
betursweetbass BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 646	I've never done well with frogs etiher. Agree's the hook ratio it too low. Lizardsrule...what is your favorite floating lizard?

02-09-06, 05:14 PM	#6
scrap BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 217	deacon, what show are u talking about, i live in the east, maryland. i am looking forward to throwing the frog and white mouse this summer. i had some success last year with em.

02-10-06, 01:00 AM	#8
betursweetbass BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 646	Dang, I had some of those a few years back and threw them away....your right, they are very firm, not your typical "soft" plastic. So you use a texposer hook then....but you don't skin hook it right?

02-15-06, 11:48 PM	#11
betursweetbass BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 646	I use texposer's too...I like their design for lots of soft plastics and I use smaller ones (2/0) on texas rigged worms and tubes. Good Luck with your fishin guys/gals.

02-18-06, 09:19 PM	#15
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	flippin, what brand and size hook ya favor for the old horney toad

02-19-06, 07:49 AM	#16
KenDammit BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Richmond, KY Posts: 691	4/0 or 5/0 hook will both work. The only difference is that a 5/0 hook will rest between the legs, a 4/0 will go through near the very back of the frog body. Personally, I like 4/0 because I like to have my hook through the bait instead of just being free between the legs. Fishing a horny toad is LOTS of fun..you can fish it a million different ways, not just topwater, and fish seem to love it. When I fish it, I am usually hopping it on the bottom or swimming it under the surface...flippin and pitchin it works well.

02-19-06, 08:10 AM	#17
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	Good info Ken, thanks!

02-19-06, 05:09 PM	#19
lovinfishin9 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Middletown, VA Posts: 566	Hey welcome to the forum drums, youll really like it here. i live in va too. __________________ Take your caviar and that fish that ain't cooked, take if off a cracker and throw it on a hook. :D :)

02-20-06, 05:23 AM	#21
Denny_K BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 324	hey Drums hey Drums, I play drums too death metal 24 yrs worth and other styles.and yourself.And welcome to the forum. Denny,Ohio

02-20-06, 11:50 AM	#23
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	drums I think a 4/0 hook right up through the slot in the horney toad is what has been recommmended...i'll let ya know whenever the f/n ice breaks around here lol

02-20-06, 12:44 PM	#25
lizardsrule BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Saint Augustine, FL Posts: 7,374	Welcome to the site drums, kick back, and jump in anytime you like, but keep the waders close by. Lizards __________________ There are three types of Snakes I hate 1. Live Snakes 2. Dead Snakes 3. Sticks that look like Snakes. And Gators too!

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