Help Suggest A Frog Rod 2025

bass1980 reply :

Looking for a frog rod to fish heavy pads. Here's what I'm looking for........

- Balance, I don't have huge popeye forearms so I don't want to be worn down after a long day of fishing.

- Cost, must be under $250, would love the Daiwa XBD but too rich for me.

- Must be 6 power rating as I'm fishing heavy pads with this

- Must be 7'3 or longer

I was thinking the Dobyns 736c but still looking for reviews on it. Any suggestion please add in. Thanks.

Teal reply :

Powell 725. It doesn't meet your specs to the letter, but it is a beast of a rod ans can be had for 150. Love this rod for big topwaters, frogs, lunker plunkers, and jigs too. One of Powell's Strongest rods.

One of my fav rods

If not, go for the Dobyns Champ

RippinLips4 reply :

Powell 725

Duckett 7'6 XH

Dobyns 735 or 736 like you said

St. Croix LTB 7'3 XH (30$ more than you want)

i use a duckett 7' H and it works good, but i dont fish really heavy pads.

Grantman83 reply :

The 736 is a beast of a frog rod. It's got the tip, balance and power for the heaviest of pad fishing. This was my frog rod until I picked up the new dx 746.

You won't regret it of you do pick it up.

SenkoGuru reply :

The Duckett White Ice 7'3" Heavy Pete Ponds. This is a Awesome frog rod. Perfect tip, great balance, micro guide eye's and the strength to pull them out of the thick grass. I've used a bunch of different Rod's for frogging and this is the best I've found. You will love it.

MCS reply :

My buddy frogs the glades with a 736, I am sure he will voice his opinion but he loves it. Has it paired with a curado I. When I handled it I do say it felt quite nice in the hand.

iabass8 reply :

736 for heavy, heavy stuff. Ive never felt undergunnd with the 735 though

Rusty Shackleford reply :

Dobyns 735C is what I use.

bass1980 reply :

Hummmm maybe I should be looking into a 735c. I'll fish around pads but it's not like I'm fishing around florida mats.............

SenkoGuru reply :

Breaks my heart every time I see another one lost

DTack reply :

736c Dobyns, take a look in my photos if you'd like and you will see some fish caught on the rod from both heavy cover and open water. The rod has the definite power to put fish in the boat out of heavy cover, yet still gives you plenty of tip to make properly placed casts and a soft entry. Let me know if you have any specific questions on the rod. I'm sure you've heard enough about balance and all that good stuff which there is a reason everyone tells you that and it's not because they're "paid" to tell you. Whichever you feel may be best I hope you enjoy the rod!

Grantman83 reply :

On 6/15/2014 at 1:52 PM, SenkoGuru said:
Breaks my heart every time I see another one lost

Don't worry bud, I'm sure you've steered a few.

BassinLou reply :

On 6/15/2014 at 1:12 AM, bass1980 said:

Looking for a frog rod to fish heavy pads. Here's what I'm looking for........

- Balance, I don't have huge popeye forearms so I don't want to be worn down after a long day of fishing.

- Cost, must be under $250, would love the Daiwa XBD but too rich for me.

- Must be 6 power rating as I'm fishing heavy pads with this

- Must be 7'3 or longer

I was thinking the Dobyns 736c but still looking for reviews on it. Any suggestion please add in. Thanks.

Your thoughts are spot on. You do not have to search any longer. Like my friend MCS mentioned, I fish with a Champion 736 with Curado I. It's the outfit I use when I frog fish in the glades. Each of your line items of your criteria gets a "check mark" on the list you mentioned above. It's a great rod, you will not be disappointed. To help you even further, call Ron over at Valley Sports, first, before you search anywhere else. Good luck.

SenkoGuru reply :

On 6/15/2014 at 8:21 PM, Grantman83 said:
Don't worry bud, I'm sure you've steered a few.

Oh well, At least he is getting a good fishing rod.

Diggy reply :

For 99 you may like a Cabelas Tournament ZX frog rod, its 7ft3 heavy

for 179 you can get a kistler klx frog rod and they also come full handle if you like that

I fish with a 80 dollar veritas mh/h and that gets me by in so fla, we have water filled with pads, muck and shopping carts

robster80 reply :

ive got the cabelas tournament zx frog rod. aweseome rod. couldnt believe it was 99bucks. i paid 69 on sale. it has pac bay reel seat and guides instead of fuji. hopefully theyre still good quality.

SoFlaBassAddict reply :

Since I bought a Dobyns 736 a while ago, I haven't felt the need to have another frog rod. It just flat out does it all. Some people think that the 735 is a better rod for walking type frogs, personally I like the 736 more. IMO it's got a great tip for walking, you just have to learn how to use it since it's not as soft.

You can call Dobyns directly and ask them what they think about it. Good bunch of people there that will happily help you out.

bigfishbk86 reply :

I have the 735 and 736 and IMO the 736 is the PERFECT frog rod, even in open water situations. It has enough tip to cast and walk frogs perfectly, and plenty of backbone to get them out of just about anything. Go with the 736, its by far the superior frog rod.

bass1980 reply :

Thanks everyone. I almost swayed to a 735 but now I think I'll just get a 736 and call it a day.

Now split grip or full cork? Hummmmm

FrogFreak reply :

Unless you're really into walking with ease, I find you can pick up a mid-ranged MH or H rod (store brand) and save your money for other setups that require sensitivity.I bought a 7'6" H rod from a regional store (Scheels) for $50. Their rods are made by *** now. I can still walk the dog and it has ample power for up north slop (yes we get it pretty thick in July/Aug).

DTack reply :

On 6/17/2014 at 11:02 AM, bass1980 said:

Thanks everyone. I almost swayed to a 735 but now I think I'll just get a 736 and call it a day.

Now split grip or full cork? Hummmmm

I'm a full grip fan myslef Enjoy the rod either way! Can't go wrong!

fisherrw reply :

Duckett 7'6

SoFlaBassAddict reply :

On 6/17/2014 at 11:02 AM, bass1980 said:

Thanks everyone. I almost swayed to a 735 but now I think I'll just get a 736 and call it a day.

Now split grip or full cork? Hummmmm

I generally go the full cork route. Just a personal choice. I like the way they balance a bit better.

Grantman83 reply :

Full cork makes it balance better. And it just looks better IMO

BassinLou reply :

On 6/17/2014 at 11:02 AM, bass1980 said:

Thanks everyone. I almost swayed to a 735 but now I think I'll just get a 736 and call it a day.

Now split grip or full cork? Hummmmm

Mine is full cork. Works great..

GADawgs reply :

I don't think that .05 oz of cork and .05 oz of glue makes it balance any better, its all mental. If you think it does make a difference then tape a penny onto the butt of your rod and problem solved. That being said if you like it better and it is more comfortable then go for it, the comfort does make a difference in how you fish it.

bigfishbk86 reply :

I too would go with the full cork, but i personally hate split grips!

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