This was probably one of the first “Generation 2” frogs
which came on the market. I would use
the term “Generation 2” to really describe the increase in attention to detail
and design which had been going into frogs.
Per most generic descriptions of the frog, its designed for long casts
and to always land belly down. The
design employs double 3/0 Gamakatsu frog hooks with minimal water entering the
body of the frog.
Product Details:
Colors – Currently comes in 25+ Colors (Per Spro’s Website)
Size – 2.5” or 65mm
Weight – 5/8oz
Hooks – Double 3/0 Gamakatsu Frog Hooks
Price - Starting around $8.99
FLL’s Take
To date this has probably been one
of the better Frog’s on the market.
Besides a wide array of colors and now sizes (King Daddy and Jr) it flat
out entices fish to bite. Notice I said
it entices fish to bite…not hook up or catch them. As with any frog the fisherman has to be sure
they feel the fish before setting the hook (I know this is difficult especially
when you see the bite). I find that the
Spro Body feels a little thicker or stiffer than some other frogs on the
market. While this certainly helps in
durability, it also can impact the hook up ratio of the fish. I would recommend to improve this, take a
pair of pliers and slightly bend the hooks outwards. This certainly makes the Frog less weedless
but will improve the hook up ratio.
Another recommendation in fishing the Frog is to trim the legs. It really becomes up to personal opinion but
depending on conditions, I prefer to trim various amounts of the legs off
depending on conditions. I will trim all
my Frogs usually ½”-3/4” and I find that I can walk the dog better in open
water (one area where the Spro Frogs excel).
In thicker cover I prefer an even shorter legs (some even have no legs)
and I get the bites.
A couple of
the downsides I’ve seen with the Spro Frogs is the paint durability and filling
up with water. In terms of durability
I’ve had a few of the Frogs a few years ago where the paint started flaking
off. While this really didn’t concern me
that much, its something to watch out for.
I found that a Sharpe can help correct this a bit. The other issue is water. All hollow body Frogs take on some
water. Side Note: You do not want to
seal the holes in the frogs as this allows the air to escape and the bait to
compress when the bass hits it. In the
fair number of Spro Frogs I’ve fished, some take on more water than others and
I’m guessing it has something to do with the mold. Periodically I would have to squeeze the
water out but not at an excessive rate.
FLL’s Rig Used
Reel: Abu Garcia Revo S
Rod: 7’6” H Original
Carrot Stix
Line: 65lb Spiderwire Spectra Stealth Braid
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