High End Frog Rod 2025

ECP1989 reply :

I mainly use G. Loomis GLX’s and they don’t have anything that seems like a good frog rod. I couldn’t find anything in the IMX series of rods either Can anyone suggest a nice frog rod that isn’t as heavy as a brick? I mainly fish thick pads.

Thanks

RichF reply :

I love my older 7'3 H Kistler Magnesium frog rod. So much, I haven't even looked into replacing it (going on 5 or 6 yrs old). I just got my dad a 7'3 HXF Kistler Helium 3 last year. It's awesome and would be great for froggin thick pads. I also have a 7'4 HF St. Croix Avid X that would be really good too.

PAbasser927 reply :

I use a Dobyns Champion 735C. Very light and well balanced for how powerful of a stick it is. Also very easy to cast. If I ever had to buy another frog rod down the line, I would buy another 735.

Chance_Taker4 reply :

On 7/17/2018 at 9:11 PM, RichF said:

I love my older 7'3 H Kistler Magnesium frog rod. So much, I haven't even looked into replacing it (going on 5 or 6 yrs old). I just got my dad a 7'3 HXF Kistler Helium 3 last year. It's awesome and would be great for froggin thick pads. I also have a 7'4 HF St. Croix Avid X that would be really good too.

That Helium 3 was the exact rod I was going to suggest.

NathanDLTH reply :

Daiwa Tatula Elite 7’4 H/F, if you can get past the color it’s a great rod. Can bomb frogs and pull them through the thick stuff.

Otherwise id start looking at the Steez rods.

BaitFinesse reply :

The old Megabass Orochi xx perfect pitch was an amazing frog rod. They have a new one out but I don't know how it performs as a frog rod.

Finnz922 reply :

Irod Air 754. Perfect frog rod IMO.

Arcs&sparks reply :

On 7/17/2018 at 8:55 PM, ECP1989 said:

Icouldn’t find anything in the IMX series of rods

I know for a fact IMX Pro has two models available.

WRB reply :

ALX IKOS Toad Face frog rod is good for a higher end rod, problem is availability because of it's popularity.

I use Irod IRG 754F Freds Magic rod for frogs among other presentations but isn't a high price rod, just a good frog rod.

Tom

johnD. reply :

On 7/17/2018 at 11:16 PM, NathanDLTH said:

Daiwa Tatula Elite 7’4 H/F, if you can get past the color it’s a great rod. Can bomb frogs and pull them through the thick stuff.

Otherwise id start looking at the Steez rods.

This. Ish's frog rod and a zillion is where I'd start looking too. Amazing combo.

Matt_3479 reply :

On 7/17/2018 at 8:55 PM, ECP1989 said:

I mainly use G. Loomis GLX’s and they don’t have anything that seems like a good frog rod. I couldn’t find anything in the IMX series of rods either Can anyone suggest a nice frog rod that isn’t as heavy as a brick? I mainly fish thick pads.

Thanks

Gloomis sells an 884 twfr and an 885 twfr (top water frog rod) in the imx pro series rods

ECP1989 reply :

I’ve heard nothing but bad things about the G. Loomis Frog Rods. Does anyone use them?

WIGuide reply :

I really like the St. Croix LTB "Dock Sniper" as a frog rod. It's a 7' H/F so it's a little shorter and lighter and handles fish very well in the thick stuff.

Matt_3479 reply :

On 7/18/2018 at 3:30 AM, ECP1989 said:

I’ve heard nothing but bad things about the G. Loomis Frog Rods. Does anyone use them?

I really wanted to try them, I heard bad things about there older too water rods but there newer 884 and 885 I’ve heard good things. Trying to get my hands on one to see

new2BC4bass reply :

On 7/18/2018 at 3:03 AM, WRB said:

ALX IKOS Toad Face frog rod is good for a higher end rod, problem is availability because of it's popularity.

I use Irod IRG 754F Freds Magic rod for frogs among other presentations but isn't a high price rod, just a good frog rod.

Tom

Zolo Toadface?

WRB reply :

On 7/18/2018 at 6:39 AM, new2BC4bass said:

Zolo Toadface?

Yes, Zolo....sometimes I lose it.

Tom

FishTank reply :

I like the MBR843C GLX. Works for just about anything.

Catt reply :

Falcon Cara T7 Bobby's Perfect Frog Rod

illinifan4152 reply :

I have three that I would suggest. Dobyns champion 735c, Megabass orochi xx perfect pitch or Shimano Expride 7’2 Heavy (7’3 xh if in really thick stuff. I usually use the champion 735 as I usually have a jig or trig on the other two. But all can be used and are great

DINK WHISPERER reply :

Powell 736 frog

Dobyns 736 Champion

Tatula original 7' 4" H/F

BassWhole! reply :

On 7/17/2018 at 9:11 PM, RichF said:

I love my older... (going on 5 or 6 yrs old)....

LOL

.ghoti. reply :

A different perspective for you. I'm all for high end gear, but do you really need a high end, super sensitive rod for frogs? You need a stick with enough backbone to set those stout hooks, and to horse the fish out of the salad.

Save some cash on your frog rod, and spend it on a GLX, NRX, Megabass......etc, for your jig and worm applications.

Catt reply :

On 7/18/2018 at 9:16 PM, .ghoti. said:

A different perspective for you. I'm all for high end gear, but do you really need a high end, super sensitive rod for frogs? You need a stick with enough backbone to set those stout hooks, and to horse the fish out of the salad.

My frog rod is a All Star Classic $35 from Academy!

Plenty backbone for solid hook-ups & pulling Hawgs out of heavy cover.

Money saved bought a new depth finder ????

fishwizzard reply :

It’s not super “high-end”, but if you want an unusual frog rod, take a look at the Megabass Hyuga 72H. I have one and have been using it for frogs with great success. It’s a super versatile rod and feels way more nimble then it should for how powerful it is.

J Francho reply :

I wrote about using a high end, heavy jig and worm rod being *my* perfect frog rod. Light, powerful, and can serve multiple purposes.

https://www.bassresource.com/fishing_lures/primmus-reel-dhc-7-rod-review.html

Stephen B reply :

On 7/18/2018 at 9:16 PM, .ghoti. said:

A different perspective for you. I'm all for high end gear, but do you really need a high end, super sensitive rod for frogs? You need a stick with enough backbone to set those stout hooks, and to horse the fish out of the salad.

Save some cash on your frog rod, and spend it on a GLX, NRX, Megabass......etc, for your jig and worm applications.

This is one thing that is often overlooked is the fact that why does a frog rod have to be only a frog rod? There are many rods that could be utilized for more than just one application. For example, the Megabass USA Valdivia was designed as a frog rod, but also makes a great carolina rig rod (where sensitivity is important). I highly recommend buying the best you can afford even for a frog rod, however look for a rod that could also be versatile enough for other techniques.

Just my take on it. But I definitely know many do the same.

DINK WHISPERER reply :

On 7/18/2018 at 6:38 PM, Catt said:

Falcon Cara T7 Bobby's Perfect Frog Rod

I've been wanting to try this one myself. It would be appropriate since Bobby's is the only hollow body frog I use now.

Robert Riley reply :

Sounds like a DC736 to me. You aren't gonna need that sensitive of a rod, so spend the money on something that is going to be well balanced and lightweight. The DC735 is a great frog rod, and the DC736 is it's beefier brother. It'd also work great as a back up jig rod, c-rig rod, etc. With it, you get great customer service and you'll be very happy with a solid product.

Matt_3479 reply :

On 7/17/2018 at 8:55 PM, ECP1989 said:

I mainly use G. Loomis GLX’s and they don’t have anything that seems like a good frog rod. I couldn’t find anything in the IMX series of rods either Can anyone suggest a nice frog rod that isn’t as heavy as a brick? I mainly fish thick pads.

Thanks

On 7/18/2018 at 3:30 AM, ECP1989 said:

I’ve heard nothing but bad things about the G. Loomis Frog Rods. Does anyone use them?

So I spent most of my morning driving all over the place before I finally got my hands on the imx pro 884 twfr a model I have been considering myself. Side by side I had the zodias 7’2 heavy fast, 7’5” extra heavy fast, st. Croix ltb slop-n-frog, shimano crucial 7’3 heavy. Weaning a few out really quickly I walked out with the loomis 884c twfr. I think for really thick stuff the 885 would be a much better choice but this rod can definately do it. I grabbed a chronarch mgl and spooled up 50lbs power pro braid and a 1/2oz frog and hit the pond.

Water is really low as they are pumping out for crop and the mats were thicker then usual but figured it would be a good test. I ended up missing close to 7 or 8 blowouts, but hooked into 7 bass from 1.25lbs to 5lbs 4oz, in open water to the thickiest stuff the pond had to offer. This rod preformed flawlessly. Plenty of backbone to horse that 5lber out of a thick mat and over a fallen down log, yet soft enough to throw that 1/2oz frog across the pond even on a really windy day! Needless to say I am very thrilled by this rod and pleased I made the choice with the loomis over the zodias. Not to mention the weight and balance is great on the rod. I will be hitting 3 different ponds tomorrow to try putting it through it’s paces again!

BaitFinesse reply :

If you understand that there is a difference between walking or popping 1/2 oz frogs and dragging 5/8 oz + rats over mats then you may be able to appreciate the 7'2" H Megabass Hyuga as a frog rod for dragging rats over mats. It has a ton of power and loads in a way that will long bomb a Terminator Walking Frog 3" 11/16 oz or similar heavier frog. It is not a broom handle and it does have a really nice tip but I prefer the softer tip of the extra fast Orochi XX Perfect Pitch as a 1/2 oz popping and walking frog rod. Where the Orochi XX PP leaves off the 7'2"H Hyuga picks up and escalates.

crypt reply :

built my own using an MHX 8 foot heavy act. flipping stick. nice tip for casting, but plenty of backbone for pulling fish out of heavy mats.

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