Alamo Lake, AZ - My New Favorite Topwater Lure!!!

June 2024 - Alamo Lake, AZ
I cannot believe I waited this long to fish with a paddle-tail frog! The Strike King Rage Toad (white) and the Bass Pro Shops Humpin' Toad KILLED it my first time using it.
What an explosive bite! Much like a how the bass slam a jig. In some cases they smash it so hard it nearly rips the rod out of your hands.
This day started out a mess. My alarm didn't go off and I woke up 3 HOURS LATE!!! Then I drove to the wrong boat ramp and didn't realize it until too late and I had to fish new waters since this was only my 2nd time at Alamo. To make things even worse, I MISSED THE FIRST 4 FISH!!!
Fortunately, I was able to pull it together and put together a really solid, really fun day. Alamo is quickly becoming one of my favorite fisheries.
Thanks for watching!
Mike

[@roncadenhead9650]

I'm dying setting here in my office watching this video. Fantastic Day at Alamo! I'm stuck at home recovering from surgery. I'll be there as soon as I can walk again. Thanks for your videos!!

[@flipflopfishingAZ]

Oh, man! I'm sorry to hear you're laid up but good you're on the mend. Hopefully we'll see you out there soon! I'll try and save some for you! Thanks for the kind words!

[@robbypatterson5487]

Your video convinced me to hit alamo this weekend. Damn near every single cast had a hit on top water. Most of them above 2 lbs, biggest was 3.2lb. Ive fished every lake around phoenix, none of them even compare

[@flipflopfishingAZ]

Nice! Glad you got on 'em. Sounds like an amazing day.

[@LJ-Pontoonboat]

Another Gem! Thank you kindly.

[@flipflopfishingAZ]

Thank you!!! Means a lot. =)

[@DeejFishes]

Intro had me fired up! The fish waking over at :39 was incredible

[@flipflopfishingAZ]

Sweet! My work here is done! =) Thanks, man!

[@lawrencebernas9229]

Looks like it the bass’s favorite too!

[@flipflopfishingAZ]

Haha! You got that right.

[@rayhemmele4915]

Great video Mike! Super fun to watch.

[@flipflopfishingAZ]

Thanks, Ray! It was a super fun day for sure!

[@jenkelton6414]

Ill be making my first trip out to Alamo in October for some shore fishing. Any tips?

[@flipflopfishingAZ]

@@jenkelton6414 I've only been to Alamo twice so I'm no expert but fishing in October should be really good. Can't go wrong throwing out a dropshot but I'll bet topwater will be good that time of year. Fish off the points, move around a lot, and look for structure underwater best you can. Good luck!

[@jimclark7233]

GREAT VIDEO. Hey, do you have a link to that white paddle tail frog? Can't find it on Amazon. THANKS!

[@flipflopfishingAZ]

The frogs used in this video were bought at Bass Pro Shops. However, these are the frogs I'm using now: phatpakbaits.com/collections/toads-frogs

[@flipflopfishingAZ]

You can see them in action here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZykk4aYnqyYisk

[@jimclark7233]

@@flipflopfishingAZ PERFECT. Thanks! Ordering now... 👍

[@logannewman4532]

Just ordered. That looks like a blast!

[@flipflopfishingAZ]

Yes! Way to go! Good luck out there. Hold on tight when they smash!

[@jimclark7233]

Hey Logan. Where did you get the lure? Can't find it on Amazon. Thanks!

[@maxcoatlhunter4322]

Man I love all your videos! Have you ever fish a tournament? I think you'll do great! What test # line do you use? TIA.

[@flipflopfishingAZ]

That's awesome!!! Thank you! I may do some tournaments next year. I'm curious how I'd do. I'm using 25# test braid on my frog setup in this video. If fishing brush I ratch it up to 40# test.

[@maxcoatlhunter4322]

@@flipflopfishingAZ thank you and good luck not only on your fishing trips but on the tournaments as well.

[@michaelhayes16]

Good stuff.. you using an EWG or straight shank? And what size?

[@flipflopfishingAZ]

Thank you! I used a 5/0 EWG hook. Sometimes the bait would run upside down but it didn't seem to impair the action nor the hookup ratio at all.

[@Epicjfp]

Used a similar soft body toad with great success at at Roosevelt last weekend. I couldn’t find the rage toad so I used the zoom horny toad. Such a fun bite! Can’t wait to try the rage toad here in a few days. Amazing fishing, almost makes me want to take the 3 hour trip to Alamo!

[@flipflopfishingAZ]

Man, that's awesome! Frog fishing is so exciting. My next video is from Alamo. I caught over 30 bass! No frog fishing, but a lot of topwater. Worth the trip for sure.

[@Epicjfp]

That’s great to hear! I’m actually going to Alamo this weekend! Can’t wait to see the video!

[@flipflopfishingAZ]

@@Epicjfp Awesome! I hope you catch a bunch of big bass! Conditions should be perfect this weekend.

[@Epicjfp]

Were you still catching them in the shallows or did you have to fish more offshore?

[@flipflopfishingAZ]

@@Epicjfp They were shallow. Less than 10ft of water.

[@danspaulding1716]

I’ll have to try the rage toad I really like to throw the Top Toad. I don’t know if you’ve tried that When they hit it, they absolutely crush it

[@flipflopfishingAZ]

I haven't tried the Top Toad yet but I def will. I like their double-frog hooks. Gonna try those also. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@ryanflores8309]

What set up were yu throwing that wacky on?

[@flipflopfishingAZ]

BFS combo. I use Kastking Zephyr reels and a variety of BFS rods from Shimano, Dobyns, & Old 18. All rods are 7ft, 1-piece.

[@周伦伦]

很厉害！！！

[@flipflopfishingAZ]

Indeed! Thank you!

[@paulwildum802]

You crushed them.

[@flipflopfishingAZ]

I certainly tried! Thanks for watching!

[@phatpakbaits]

Check out new Toad coming out soon

[@flipflopfishingAZ]

Nice!

[@flipflopfishingAZ]

Release date?

[@phatpakbaits]

End of June we are close

[@phatpakbaits]

Mike, can we get your email . We will send you a pak . Thanks

[@flipflopfishingAZ]

@@phatpakbaits [e-mail]