Andy B Loc: East Springfield PA

I was out yesterday and the area was hot with bait fish Bass were really feeding . The top water was not as good as the day before and I believe that a spinnerbait or other plastics would perhaps caught more fish?? However I'm sticking with my "frogs only" summer trying to get the presentation really honed in. Satisfied with my catches and floating on my Yack. Doesn't get much better . Got 6 in the early afternoon . Stay safe and enjoy the warm sunshine. One pic is a double opps

Slimshady Loc: Central Pennsylvania

You’re still doing good and that’s what counts. Thanks for the pics

bknecht Loc: Northeast pa

Nice bass Andy, that frog bite seems pretty hot.

E.pa.al Loc: Martin's Creek

Bunch of nice ones, Andy. Thanks for pics.
Nothing more exciting than the top water bite!!

fishyaker Loc: NW Michigan (Lower Peninsula)

Great photos and storyline! Bass LOVE frogs! Keep on having a blast in your kayak going after the topwater bite!

Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

Andy what is your rod reel n line set up

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Nice catch Andy. Gotta love the frog bite. Thanks for the pictures.

OJdidit Loc: Oak Creek Wisconsin

Froggin’ time!
Thanks for the pics!

Andy B Loc: East Springfield PA

Hey Grizzly. Thanks for your inquiry. Be happy to share, I don't believe in keeping secrets. Well maybe my hidden Brook trout stream just sayn'. My main rod is a Shimano Intenza 7' 8 extra heavy fast action. With a Lews KVD 8:3 to1 with Power Pro 30#. This cuts through the pads better than heavier line. Second one is a Shimano heavy fast action 7' 5" reel is a Darwia Tatula 8:1 same Power Pro line. I use this when the pads are sparse and when my shoulder screams at me for casting the other with my imperfect form. My frogs are inexpensive Truscend and Runcle both poppers and regular ones. I do add my own color to look more like a Bluegill than a frog. I do feel especially in pads and slop the action one imparts is more important at least for me. Black , purple , and white belly's with blue spots and red for gills as well as red dot on butt for target. I hope this answers your question feel free to ask anything else or a more in-depth explaination. Good fishn' and Support the Mental Health of all.

plumbob Loc: New Windsor Maryland

Nice catches there Andy. I haven't had any luck with my two frogs but haven't given up on them either. Earlier this week my one and only LM was on a top water rapala at lake Marburg there in Pa with Griz. Beautiful place there for sure.

Thanks for the pics and the share of the tackle.

TooMuch Loc: NE Alabama

Nice catching! I just got a yak. Suppose to be fisher friendly but seems too sensitive for it. Do you use outrigger on yours? I'm sure interested in getting some

Andy B Loc: East Springfield PA

Thanks for the question. What brand of yack? ... Also is it a sit on top? Some Box store yacks are not quite as stable. You have on a yack two stabilities the primary and secondary. The primary is when you are just sitting in it and not moving around. If and when you move around and it leans to the side this is when the secondary is suppose to kick in. I was in a less expensive one once and I did not feel stable at all, thought I would tip at any movement would not have used that one at all. I'm a heavy guy 265lbs . My sister jumped in it and loved it. My fishing yack is now a Bonafide Rs 117. Tri hull and I can move , turn, twist, lean, and at no time does it give me any reason to be anything but sable. Supposed to be able to stand up in it but I've not tried that yet. Bad knees and back give me reason to pause. My seat is fairly high and I use it in the highest position all the time without worrying. Even in rough water it's stabil. All yacks are different and I'm sorry to hear you don't feel comfortable in yours. I spend 5-6 days a week in mine and love it. Perhaps you can try a different brand? Alot of places will let you try before you buy. If it's from an individual who has one you may purchase ask them to meet you at a place with some water to try it first. Pay attention to stability and comfort while seated and hopefully you'll find one that suits you so you can enjoy a lot of fun times on the water. Good luck don't give up yet.

Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

Thanks Andy. I have similar setup available. Same reel 8:3:1. 7'9" xhvy 7'6" n 7'3". I have plenty of frogs most cheaper ones some brand name. I'm like like most everyone. Just need to put in the time to develop the skill n confidence in frog fishing. Thanks brother tight lines 👍🎣

FishermanLeeSonoma

Thanks for sharing all that information and the pictures!!!

Andy B Loc: East Springfield PA

One thing I forgot to include and I find very beneficial and increase my hook ups alot 1. Boil your frog for at least a minute...(not in a good pan) unless your the only one in the house. This softens the plastic a little . 2. Bend the hooks up and out a little I have mine parallel with the body then up just a little so when you run your fingers back the frog it just barley catches your skin. Then on the hook set itself a few things improve the hook up. Try to keep the line straight between you and the frog mend the line if possible. Then on a blow up lower the tip reel till you feel the fish and then rip his lips off. By doing this it gives the fish time to get the frog deeper in his mouth . You'll notice this when you start seeing both hooks deep and in the roof of his mouth. And in thick pads this helps you reel better without catching lilly pad stems and loosing fish. Still happens to me every time out I've caught a lot of pad stems and lost lots of fish by quick hook sets. I don't do the count 1 2 3 method so by feeling the fish you'll get better sets. That's why I usually have a cigar in ... So I don't yell out loud and alert every guy I lost another one. It's a matter of respect and personal pride. Hope this helps . Go rip some lips. Good fishn'