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I think that the perfect frog rod would still have a fairly soft tip to help with casting, not only for distance but for accuracy as well. If it were me I would go with a fast action rather than an extra fast but that is just my personal preference and one guys rod preference doesn't always equate to the perfect rod for you so take that for what it's worth. I don't throw a frog enough anymore to worry about having a specific frog rod, not really sure why I don't throw them as often anymore either because they are fun to fish but I guess that's a topic for another thread. When I throw a frog I usually end up throwing it on one of my jig rods because they have a lot of the characteristics of a good frog rod. They are 7' long or more, heavy powered, fast action, and still have a bit of a soft tip. Good luck in your search of the perfect frog rod and I look foward to seeing what you end up with.
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I hate making those 40-50 yard chunks across the pad field. But a lot of the over pressured lakes around here require it because I guess I am weak on my ninja skills. Especially in the 2-4' water. They streak everywhere, and once that happens, you can just about hang it up for that area. That is why I am building such a long rod where I can start in on them way before they know I am there, hopefully.
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7'10" precisely with probably 10-11 guides nut-sack-rig-02.
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He said "nut sack rig." I'm laughing mine off right now.
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Don't encourage him, it only makes him worse
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That's the rod I use for froggin as well. I did have it extended by a couple inches, and it's spiral wrapped. I fish frogs alot and it's my dedicated rod . It's a great jig rod too.
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I toss more frogs than jigs myself,each frog or frog types require a different hookset and or rod.Like horney toad versus floating frog,twin hooks versus single hook (deps).
With the floaters a faster tip is in order,yet you are correct for the most part a jig rod will do providing it hits in that classic style,all over it down and slack line,the person reeling up then setting the hook taking about a 123 count,and side sweeping the hookset. Where the rod comes really into play is when its not a clissic hit and the rod loads immeadiately then the rod makes the difference between nothing and a 5 pder some days. Have three frog rods Kistler heavy action ,med heavy carrot stix and a custom. The kister will bring a 6 pd out covered in grass,the carrot stix is best regulated to 4 1/4 and under but does better with a horney toad versus a floater. Your jig rod if it has a fast or extra fast tip then its in good order,that first 4-6 in needs to give and quickly,then have backbone enough to flip a ten pd anchor in. Most fish back in the thick stuff generally bring some of it with them,doubling their weight. I prefer thick pads over grass any day. This is one of my ky lake secret holes. |
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