Which floating frog? 2025

shootermcbob reply :

I have rage toads and shad as well as some stanley ribbits. Which of the "floating" frogs do you guys use. I know there are spro and snagproof, and cabelas has some branded as their own. Which do you guys use and why?? Also, any fishing/rigging tips would be welcomed. Thanks so much.

SimonSays reply :

I like using the spro ones, I haven't had much luck with the soft plastic types as they snag on the weeds frequently for me. They seem to love getting stuck in that "indent" part of the pads that I have in my area. The spro kinda floats over them.

lucasbass25 reply :

I have used the ribbit frog and had good luck. I think the best soft plastic is the zoom horney toad. bull frog works for pretty much any condition. they seem to stay on top better in weeds. my favorite hollow body is the is by far the spro. they are very strong and don't fill up with water as fast.

SoFlaBassAddict reply :

I primarily use the zoom horny toads. But they aren't really "floating." Unless I'm doing something wrong, the ones I've got have a slow sink rate. Could just be the weight of the hook though. I also use the frogs that a local bait company down here hand pours. 152nd St. Baits. They make a mean frog for topwater fun.

lucasbass25 reply :

has anybody ever used the popper frogs from spro. I have some strike strike king grass frogs that are the popper kind. hope to get out to try it if the rain ever stops

uicdent11 reply :

I have always used the soft plastic ones such as *** and zoom, but just recently bought a new spro. I have had great luck with the soft plastics, but I have had problems with them flipping over. These do sink, but you really never work them that slow for it to affect them. I usually burn them across the pads or grass at a pretty high rate and have no problems missing fish or getting the hook caught up.

uicdent11 reply :

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has anybody ever used the popper frogs from spro. I have some strike strike king grass frogs that are the popper kind. hope to get out to try it if the rain ever stops

That is the model spro I got. Looks like it has great action and I am looking forward to throwing it this year.

Ehubb5951 reply :

cant beat spro frogs imo.

bassin is addicting reply :

working on a limited budget... i have not tried the spro. but am sure they are good. just a little pricy for me. i have had great success with the basic scum frog and their trophy series. never ever had a problem getting hung up. always land on their bellies and the body is plenty soft for hook sets.

Ranger10 reply :

Spro bronzeye popper frog

Blues19 reply :

Spro Bronze eye frog. I like the original in the original size.

DINK WHISPERER reply :

I like the Stanley Ribbit and the Mann's frog myself.

Dock Master reply :

I also like the SPRO brand in the original size. Another brand I like is the Rage Tail Toads, they have a great sound as they are "buzzing" through the water. Last but not least is the Zoom Horney Toads, they also have great action and sound but they are not as good as the Rage Tail Toads.

South FLA reply :

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Spro Bronze eye frog. I like the original in the original size.

Correct!

adclem reply :

I like the SPRO Bronze Eye frog, in regular and junior. I have a couple of the new popper frogs to try but haven't gotten to yet. I also like the YUM Buzz Frog.

Later,

crankbait2009 reply :

i bought a topwater mouse/frog kit over the winter months from Bass Pro Shop. i have not used them yet but one of the toads in the kit is a Bass Pro Shops® XPS® Lazer Eye Tender Toad.

anyone use this? any problems?

iceintheveins reply :

I like the spro bronze eye frogs, the bronze eye popper, the scumfrog popper, and the bigfoot frog.

Adi reply :

I use the spro jr bronze eye frogs.

shootermcbob reply :

Do you guys modify the soft, hollow-bodied frogs in any way?

CWB reply :

Not to throw a wet rag on the Spro party going here but I like the Snagproof Bobby's Perfect. Just a little softer than the Spro IMO.

J Francho reply :

Bend the hooks on the Spro frogs out about 1/16" and "exercise" the plastic for a few minutes to make it soft.

On twin skirted frogs, trim one "leg" shorter than the other and use a Duo-Loc snap to connect the frog to make it easy to "walk the frog."

iceintheveins reply :

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Not to throw a wet rag on the Spro party going here but I like the Snagproof Bobby's Perfect. Just a little softer than the Spro IMO.

Those are good frogs too.

iceintheveins reply :

Anyone here use the original snag proof frog with the real legs? It doesn't have much action and is pretty stiff, but I have a friend who just consistantly bags 4 - 8 pounders on them.

Scorcher214 reply :

Go with spro, dont buy the "snag proof" ones the weight falls out of them and they fill with water.

Muad Dib reply :

hey,

I know you were asking about floating frogs and i was lookin at the same question last year. i tried ribbits, rage, zoom horny toads, spros, and spros competion which i forget the names. i found i get much greater action out of baits that have a fall to them like a dieing frog. most of my hits i was eeither ripping them across the surface or just after i let it "die" for a second or two then ripp it. my favorite was the zoom horny toad just because its got great action and the legs are easily able to fit in the frogs mouth for a good hook set when you use a 3/0 ewg gamagatsku. i know this probably didnt help hahaha but just thought id give my .03 cents. and by the way i fish in some of the nastiest stuff which is about in inch thick of much and just ripp that braid through it.

trav

South FLA reply :

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Do you guys modify the soft, hollow-bodied frogs in any way?

On all my Spro's I cut the legs back so they are about as long as the body. I also cut down the strands so they don't stick, I roughly cut half of them back to the insertion point, its important to get them cut back so the stubs don't grab weed. I also like painting the hook eye flat black so as not to have a silvery shine. If you really want to walk the dog with them, go ahead and leave on of the legs about 1/4 inch longer, the extra drag will make walking the dog easier. Certain color of Spro's have a bit stiffer plastic. I'm not sure if it works but I spray silicon over the top portion of the body and work it like a leather glove., not sure if it makes a difference, but it inspires confidence. Lastly, I've experimented a bit by adding a think layer of silicon sealant around the hook exit points, to prevent water logging, but I found that it doesn't help much and when it does get some water in it, sealant makes it tougher to get the water out.

Another good frog that is bit lighter and floats in a more horizontal position is the Swamp Donkey. I like the Swamp Donkey cause it moves through the thick stuff a bit easier. River to Sea also makes a nice frog.

Btech reply :

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I like using the spro ones, I haven't had much luck with the soft plastic types as they snag on the weeds frequently for me. They seem to love getting stuck in that "indent" part of the pads that I have in my area. The spro kinda floats over them.

I dont have much pads but you can turn these arround the brush and they dont hang up much - I got a box made of Just spro frogs and their new colors look Great.

They also work great to scare your wife with ... Set em on top the fridge and ask her to get u a beer.

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