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Old 05-31-06, 11:52 PM   #1
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Hey guys, I tried a topwater frog tonight and i did get some hits. The big bass seemed to just suck and kinda jump at it. And other bass would just jump out of the water at it but i couldnt get a good hook set. I tried to drop it then set the hook if one hit it but that didnt work either. Also i tried a texas rig with a couple different types of jerk bait but all that did was get nibbles. Does anyone have a good way of catching these bass?? Remember im in thick weeds just off the bank and the bass are sluggish. Thanks for your help
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Old 06-01-06, 05:57 AM   #2
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try bigger hooks
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Old 06-01-06, 06:35 AM   #3
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When fishing frogs it takes some patience to get a good hookset. Till a person learns when to set the hook on a frog I recommend a quick count of three and then NAIL them. Make sure you are using the appropiate size hook for the frog you are using.
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Old 06-01-06, 01:37 PM   #4
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I agree with the bigger hooks, also a good stiff rod and some heavy braided line will help you hook up more. Make sure to wait til you feel the fish on, not see the fish strike.
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you should have tried some suspending jerkbaits or put a short strike trailer on your lure. the short strike trailer is some haevy line tied to a small,maybe #1 straight shank hook.you tie the hook on the line and then thread the line with a needle up through the plastic and tie at the main hook. then imbed the small hook into the tail of plastic worm and WALLA!
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hook sharpness is important to.
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Go old school on them with a cream scoundrel floating worm and a big hook. No weight and some braided line. I like bubble gum the best. Remember real men do not use pink lures only bubble gum or shrimp colored lures..

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be patient, you need feel the bass, not just see the bass, then set your hook.
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Good news. I finally caught a few tonight. A 4 and 5 pounder not bad. Thanks for the help
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