Beyond the Basics | Froggin' with Ish

[@milollinas3062]

7 years, i have been watching this video for 7 years. i remember watching this when it came out as a little 10 year old, now im 17 and still keep coming back because i DO. NOT. KNOW. WHY but there is something about this video, the talk, the rods, the tips and the fishing. i love this video soooo much

[@aneedmorehead9006]

It’s called Aspergers, my friend

[@dannyhudgins9500]

Damn....I got to give props here to Ish! Great video, learned a bunch and very professional instructional video. Do more Ish, for sure.

[@joshbursch2149]

Danny Hudgins re

[@anelson6444]

just listened to ish monroe at the wisconsin fishing expo, lots of information and a really cool dude!!!

[@nasterv]

You're the first video I could find that zooms in and actually show and tells me how to fish a frog, thank you.

[@MeestahChuklesOne4]

The build up for that absolute PIG was worth it. Thanks for the tips! Trying frog fishing for the first time this week!

[@catkins8012]

I owe a very, very special THANKS to ISH. After I watched this video and applied the techniques of my favorite frog fisherman, I landed my very FIRST FISH on a FROG. I had been trying to learn to work a frog for weeks but I couldn't get the hang of it. ISH makes it look so natural that I thought I can do this". Next thing I know the water was like a mine field in a warzone, BLOWING UP EVERYWHERE! Thanks again buddy!

[@Mr40tt]

You are “The Man” to learn Frogging from. I just started using a frog, and you confirmed my idea about how to work the frog. Thank You!

[@paulkysar6207]

Been a steelhead fishermen all my life in the PNW. Now that my kids are getting to the right age to start fishing I am taking up bass fishing. Thanks for the informative video that I can use with my family while we are out fishing.

[@PanhandlePrepping]

I thought the first one was a nice chunk, but that second one was an absolute HAWG!! One of the best videos I have seen about frog fishing. Outstanding job, Ish!

[@totalannihilation9065]

Nothing like watching a video with tips and actually see big Bass getting caught. Nice one. I think the real tip in any type of fishing is perseverance. Never give up.

[@Leopard19752009]

Liked this video. You always see videos where theyre fishing the favorite honey hole and snag fish left and right. This one is more realistic showing how to catch them when nothings working.. really working hard for strikes.

[@Sum1Fishy]

He gave a great deal of information and knowledge under the stress of a camera in his face! He delivered the goods landing that hog from wayyy back in heavy cover! Great job camera man and awesome job angling! This video is underrated!

[@markkrist9039]

Your accuracy is Frog flipping awesome. Good job.

[@sartanasmith9679]

Very nice instruction from a man who know how to bass fish.

[@Scorti008]

Insane catching that bass in all that green! Great example on how to use that frog. I never ever would of thought of fishing like this. Thanks for the input! I'm sold on the frogs!

[@Kryptonite357]

All the people trashing him over 65 lb braid, I don't get it. When fishing heavy cover (as you normally are when frogging), you need strong, durable line to get through the moss, weeds, lilies, etc. Braided line doesn't stretch, which is important when frogging. Anyone who knows anything about bass fishing will tell you fluoro line is a no go for topwater lures. It sinks and will hinder the action of your lure. Mono has too much stretch, IMHO. Braided line has a much smaller diameter per pound of test than other lines. The maxima 65 lb he uses has a diameter of 0.016 inch which is equal to 17 lb test monfilament. Look into topwater frog fishing before you talk Ish in the internet (see what I did there?), you just might find out that he knows what he's talking about. I mean, shoot.... it's not like he's a top pro bass fisherman, right? That is known as one of if not THE best with that particular lure.(all respect to Dean Rojas!)... get off your high horse...lol. it's fishing.

[@eserrano14]

Kryptonite357 My last trip I used heavy braid. My worm got caught on something and I was determined to get that damn worm back (in a kayak btw). Im reeling this thing in and it pulls my kayak right on top of the snag. After a few seconds of reeling hard I see my worm snagged on a branch. A full tree branch that washed in the river after a recent flood. I love heavy braid.

[@Jessewrightfishing]

+Kryptonite357 thank you

[@ryanjofre]

+Kryptonite357 They're scared of the new and what they dint understand. I'm gonna be flogging on 80lb. Braid this summer! Ish is awesome.

[@lightningchasingbassfishin3938]

You have to use braid, i use 40, n it works fine in my area lily covered, i was using 50, but to throw a bit farther is worth it. ,,,is there pulls my n my yak

[@pdbandit1]

The idea is to land the fish not lose it, fishing 65# braid in heavy cover is the way to go.

[@ccol009]

@11:34. Bro! My man Ish just pulled a PIG out the water bro! Al Linder & Larry Dahlberg (the inventor of the Whopper Plopper) are a couple of my favorite Legendary Hall of Fame Fisherman. My guy Ish added to that list TODAY; while watching this video and after attending “class.” 🤣😂

[@cadenkimberlin456]

Ish is the greatest lol I swear the man could sell a burger to Ghandi

[@adamrevels5646]

You already had my attention when you said you caught a bass with a gopher in its mouth. Then you threw a frog that looks like Cookie Monster under a dock that was 10” above the water. Then you caught a freakin pig at the end. I have loved topwater forever and frogging over the last year and watch videos on it regularly. This was great footage. Thanks, Ish.

[@thatchewy]

gotta love all the water splashing around on the inside of the frog at 10:04 lol, besides that these are still my go to frogs. that and Bobbys perfect

[@Dan12077]

Lollll I thought the EXACT same thing!! Was like, Ummmm so about the part where no water gets inside....you'll never have to squeeze water out of it....etc" loll SMDH -__-

[@popeskill]

I think those were rattles.

[@CWdobro]

Thanks a bunch Ish ! I fished 4 hrs last night with a frog and caught 1 bass and after watching you I learned some new tricks I can't wait to use next week👍

[@carolinakayakadventures270]

The best instructional fishing video I’ve seen!!!! Great job!!! Thank you!!!

[@jasonjohnson9010]

Watching him work the bait... I literally said out loud “this m’fer has been froggin for years” to myself.

[@jeremymiller7993]

man you seriously have mad skills when it comes to casting. Great video and I appreciate your tips on different types of precintations of the lure.

[@Rayzer2368]

Holy hell! I think if I had caught that last one I would need a cigarette afterward. That was beautiful!

[@tomcatjunior9730]

I’m sold on frog 🐸 fishing 🎣. In the first 5 minutes that I used one, I caught a 4 pounder and then several more small ones, all on a cheap frog.

[@heyjoejp]

His casting accuracy is the best I have seen in 30 years.

[@Scorti008]

The frog has now replaced my hula's! By far this bait is worth the $ to clean up the banks! Thanks Ish! Great Video!

[@deltadawg1348]

so I read a lot of negative comments about this guy and I actually like listening to him.....very informative and he communicates well.

[@JWheeler331]

Love these frogs. Thanks Ish.

[@romyoverlandingandoutdoors2566]

Damn!! I almost jumped out of my chair when you caught that huge bass!! Loved the excitiment, “that’s what I’m talking about!!”. Keep up the great vids. From a new subscriber..

[@jaimeastin]

I have to start back tossing frogs like I use to when I was younger. That last bass was huge! Great job and great tips !

[@Kaleena43]

Gotta love Ish putting the hammer down and swinging in monsters.

[@ericlamontyoung834]

You are one of best Frogger's in this world 🌎,I learning from you,I watch your videos everyday.

[@kevinverity2532]

Nice accurate casts and nice fat bass at the end of the video. Keep doing work man

[@brianamado4366]

Ya know thanks for the video. Ya know i really liked it. Ya know it really helped.

[@dustinstoeckly6754]

Damn it guys, now its all I hear..lol

[@barefootjesus517]

Brian Urias Damn you!!

[@toreymoore6520]

Ya kno

[@earlvinson]

Sold my friend! I grew up froggin and I found it therapeutic. EXCEPT when my “weedless” frogs frequently end up caught in the weeeeeeeds. The simple fact that I can throw your frog all day long and not stay hung up, sounds amazing. Hell I wouldn’t care if I caught a fish or not.

[@taylorathey2969]

Most informative video over fishing I've seen yet. Great job on explaining tips!

[@plasterbrick2011]

I just started fishing this summer. the little lake next to my place is absolutely riddled with lilypads, but has really decent pike. kept losing lures to the damn lilypads. dunno how i first heard of them, but eventually i ordered some frogs to deal with the issue. and man, let me tell you: nothing quite like a pike striking a frog! like a goddamned freight train! real good way to learn how to hook set: the wake before the strike gives you some warning and lets you really figure out when you're too early or too late

[@timmorey9844]

Howdy from South Texas. Fantastic video and a very good catch.

[@extremephillyfishing]

Very nice instructional video. I usually go do my frogging for game-fish in New Jersey and I am definitely willing to try one of these now! Very nice pointers on the colors as well. I gotta say, though -- "Walking the Frog" is pretty neat! I usually walk spooks and stuff like that, but a Frog? Man...now I wanna try it! Thanks for the video.

[@thatfishingdude9356]

I'm in Jersey also .yes i liked the tip about the color of the frogs and when to use what color

[@FoulMouthFishing]

@@thatfishingdude9356 same here. Our water is not quite up to temp this year yet and the rain storms have been playing havoc but I do love the top water frog and toad bite.

[@marygibson5354]

M mb.

[@ChuckJacksontampaphotographer]

*HOLY CRAP, THAT BASS AT THE END WAS MONSTER!!!*

[@copperheadfishing7258]

That is the Braves bird I’ve ever seen... love the froggin tips Ish! 💪🦈

[@mattatherton1323]

"the product placement is strong with this one" -Yoda 2015

[@prestonking5736]

That was awesome watching you catch those fish I am just now trying frogs I hope it goes as good as you did

[@corvellconley5313]

Great instructional video Ish! Do more I am a HUGE FAN.

[@eddieandmoon]

your like magician when it comes to casting under docks now you have me trying it everytime I'm out great video man!!!

[@KFieLdGaming]

These are still some of the best frogs on the market, maybe the best. They walk great, and I love how they sit down low in the water. I've got both versions. I have and use 4 different colors, and I've found that covers pretty much any kind of conditions I fish in. White, Clear, Black/Yellow and the Sticky Green color. Sticky Green probably being my favorite.

[@richk320]

Thanks for great video Ish,I never knew how to properly fish a frog,thanks for sharing.

[@ryanfaulkes7469]

braided line and haulin them straight to the boat without letting them put up a fight, found my new favourite fisherman... that's exactly what I do on any type of bait 🤣

[@user-by6yc8yl7v]

@1:24 He drops some Gems.... too many people think when theyve got a frog tied on theyre only imitating a frog to the fish.... id bet 80% or more of the time when a bass hits a hollowbody frog theyre thinking its a baitfish.

[@mnfarmer1984]

Never considered this until watching this video...great pointer!

[@FishingwithBigWorm]

Awesome video! Very informative. I'll be using these tactics next trip. Nice catch!

[@1nupe1ace]

10:55 prefect skilled cast. Wow. Been practicing skipping docs. That's what I'm trying to get down pact.

[@ahmadfazli2123]

in my country the set up that u use is equal to fight with giant snakehead...here we call it heavy cover game (hcg) for snake head that sneak under the lilypad or lotus tree and between the weed...nowdays most angler is using the hollow body frog lure for this kinda technique n it is effective

[@chrisstroot7221]

Your one of my favorite anglers Ish. Probably because i live to watch bass blow up frogs.

[@MBFITNESS334]

Nice video Ish, thanks for the tips. Nice boat

[@SonotCali]

Fished mega bass on lake fork and my buddy mentioned your name. I'm a huge fan now!!! Hopefully get to meet you at an event.

[@mr555harv]

A great video for showing you how it is done, showing you the mats and where to find the fish. This distinguishes Ish from the others who just show you baits and reels. Hey man, how do you cast so well. It looks like you could hit a tea cup from 70 feet. It would be nice for you to list your tackle and lures with links to purchase at a company that helps you out. Nor problem.

[@Mojo522]

Awesome vid brother, thanks for posting. I don't really have anyone to talk to about fishing or how to learn the proper techniques or even how to set up my rod and reel. I ended up going with 50lb braided line, I wasn't sure how high I could go to. I'm having so much fun and have just caught my first two bass using frogs two days ago, I think I'm hooked. I will definitely be buying an assortment of color frogs.

[@ianallen738]

If you have a frog lure with legs, one thing to do is put a big fat gummi worm on the hook and a weight next to the hook's eye, and jig your nearly mature tadpole down in the deep water near heavy cover/floating structures etc. You can pull MONSTER bass up off the bottom like this.

[@LordDigz12]

Ish, you're dirty with that under dock skipping. Nice footage, looks like some of my favorite spots on the delta.

[@patmartin7909]

Ish your the man bro been a huge fan of yours

[@lake2seafishing197]

good catch Ish that was a nice beast.

[@22teddy11]

Thank you for the hints,on using rubber frogs

[@manifestgtr]

hahahah that bass by the dock never knew what hit him "*chomp*...WEEEEEE! and now im up in the air with a hand in my mouth..."

[@RexDogDelivers]

I cat fished all night. Not a single bite. Fished a bobber, fished reasonable far out bottom, then way out on bottom. Not a single bite. But I grabbed a crappy Yellow frog from walmart last night $5.00. I hit a small pond this morning in the rain right at Daylight and I got 7 nice strikes. I did not land anything so I came her to see what I was doing wrong. Looks like I was doing it right just trying to set the hook to soon. If I can get strikes in a $5.00 frog imagine what I can do with a good frog (and not understanding when to set the hook). I am so excited to get these and fish them soon.

[@Fishhoundnation]

great tips from a master of frog fishing

[@Cogdellboy]

MASTER CASTER !!! Awesome video !!!

[@katemacdonnell6575]

Great video Ish, awesome man!

[@augustestrada5020]

Very Nice Bass!! I will give it a try for sure.

[@209chevymon]

Dude i just bought the papa midnight frog you showed yesterday without even knowing who you were or watching this video man i cant wait to try it to see if it works bro

[@dariusknight8893]

Will definitely follow you on your fishing technique On frogging fishing Pleasure watching your videos

[@fundiebasher]

Can't get over the accuracy of your casts. If I tried that there would be about $200 in lures stuck all over those docks. Then I would go for a stiff drink and sell what's left of my fishing gear.

[@bangbang9ergang524]

***** so true with the birds best, there's a KZbin video on here that shows a very good way to get birdsnest out of baitcaster...works really well. I bought my first baitcaster two years ago and it's in my garage collecting dust. Lol..but after I watched that video I recently rigged it back up and I'm gonna give it another go this Sunday.

[@seth9671]

i feel for yall im only 16 and i can cast like that plus id be standing there collecting your lures lol

[@MLF5official]

Seth Roberts sounds like you should be fishing some BFL events!

[@seth9671]

Dont have a boat or access to one

[@MLF5official]

Seth Roberts think about being a co-angler!

[@billsutherland2128]

What a fat bass! I fish with frogs when the mist is still on the water in the very early morning. The bass are spooky, so I flip the frog in cover and let it sit for a couple minutes. I twitch it, and let her sit some more. Eventually, a fatty will bust through the cover and it is Miller time. Hey Ish, thanks for making your frog sink proof. The sinking scum frogs were a pain. Take care, Bill.

[@petepeterson2154]

Ish, along with bass, I fish for Northern Snakehead in Maryland. They are spooky and have eyes on top of their head so skipping Into cover and hiding spots is what gets it done often.What is your key for skipping a frog over a longer distance for stealth purposes? They don’t have lips so I get misses more often than with bass. I have some of your frogs and love them. Thanks for the videos and your reply Ish!

[@manuelarreguin9355]

Never went bass fishing. But it looks like I need more gear and a day to cover more ground from land. I don't have a boat but I want give this a go!

[@MotoAtheist]

Manuel Arreguin You don't need a big fancy boat, just get a kayak and hit the water. Would recommend at least a 12 footer. Sit in or On top, whichever. You don't need the fancy fishing kayaks either. Just about any flatwater Yak will do the trick.

[@manuelarreguin9355]

Sweet tip thanks man

[@jeremiahgiles3593]

+Manuel Arreguin actually you can bass fish from shore with ease. you're just a little limited. I'm a shore fisherman and slay the bass. most of bass fishing is about targeting shallow cover near the bank anyway. just look for some vegetation or fallen trees or other fishy looking spots and pitch a Texas rigged worm or something

[@llonewolff]

The best part of fishing is fighting with the fish and getting that feel of him pulling and trying to get away not to just pull him in without any fight.

[@lukefleming3606]

Its called tournament fishing. First of all, they have time limits in tournaments and they need all the time they are given to catch another. Second, a Fish is basically their pay.

[@mattatherton1323]

+llonewolff and another note, fighting a fish is bad for their well being. the longer the fight, the less chance of a good release. I could be fishing 8lb line, hook a 12lb catfish on an ultralight rod, and still muscle them in, like I did yesterday. the shorter the fight the better for the fish

[@jpollard117]

Dude you are a machine. That was awesome.

[@sandraorr3574]

Great video man, I learned alot watching this. Keep em coming

[@mattbarber4199]

Thanks for the help on fishing with a frog!!

[@TeamWagy]

Please welcome to the weigh in stage: Ish "Poche punchin" Monroe!!! Sorry I know it's old but it's an oldie but goodie. I still like Ish lol

[@malcolmzoll7613]

Great information Ish

[@mattprince2532]

Great video! What a fish!

[@ccol009]

Wow man! Seeing a Professional Fisherman like Ish work this frog lure makes me want to practice more. I think the lures I have personally Mastered in my lure collection are the Rapala Super Shad and the Berkley Pitbull 7.5 Square Bill crankbait (working on mastering the smaller 5.5 size the vibration isn’t as strong as the 7.5 so it feels different)

[@SokeSleezy]

My favorite lure has been poppers down here in south florida but I gotta say, this really makes me want to try these frogs.

[@MLF5official]

+SokeSleezy try some frogs. You'll be addicted in no time!

[@SliceBDO]

I liven in south Florida my favorite frog down here is the booyah poppin pad crasher other frogs may work just as well I just have more confidence in my favorite frog but use them early morning and Sun down and all night my favorite frog at night are the Bigfoot paddle feet hollow body frogs those two frogs catch me 2 pounder 3 pounders all the way up too 8 pound bass but never caught a bass under 2 pounds ive used the lunker frog it turned out to be a waste i fished it for 2 weeks straight and only caught 2 bass under a pound

[@Yogangster1995]

I use 20lb. braided line on a MH 6'10" rod and it works wonders. Just slammed a nice 4 3/4 lb largemouth today and dragged him through an inch thick mat of moss. As long as you keep the pressure on the fish, you can slowly drag him through the moss and pick it up once within reach. Each to his own for sure, great video nonetheless. Though for beginners especially, definitely start out with heavy line. I started out using 50lb test when i first learned to use a baitcaster and started frogging

[@jamess6734]

I just started froggin' new to fishing so far all I caught was a 2lb Bull Frog 😂 he was super aggressive. Even after I released him he kept coming back for more bangin' the frog.

[@fishingwithvin]

Ish out there with a cookie monster frog slaying fatties and a smile!

[@outdoorsinminnesota4100]

I use 40 power pro it works just fine in thick lilies

[@adab2it]

That was beautiful to watch!

[@gwenellis625]

love your work in australia we use scunf frogs for barra.

[@ccol009]

ccol009 @10:28. -BRO! 😳😧 Did he just SLING that bait under that dock with that level of accuracy! And he did it quick and effortlessly too; with no thought! Like he was slinging that bait out in open water. Me on the other hand, I would have to take a moment to aim that cast... and possibly SLAM the lure into the dock 🤬... Hell I would just look at that spot... think about it for a sec... “-Naw I’ll cast over here instead! 🤣” IF, I made that cast I would be like: “-YES!” As if I was Napoleon Dynamite, or as if I just caught a 12 pound Bass. Ish a Pro. Man Ish is like the Drew Brees of Fishing with that casting accuracy. Respect ✊🏽 Brotha! Imma be like that when I grow up!

[@slothking8058]

Great video man awesome last catch

[@joey2taps]

Just a great video all around!

[@MrDrinknRide]

Very instructional. Info does agree with other vids. But man I got 9mins in. No fish. Yikes. Well I finished vid. Gotta say. Exceptional cast accuracy. Wow. I wish I could do that. Nice vid.

[@stevearmbar]

He's a well spoken person a great Bass Angler and very skilled. I hope all success in the future and look forward to seeing you at the top with that BassMasters trophy. One question though I noticed water in the bait and you said it won't collect water?

[@fishy4281]

all frogs will collect water, however some will collect more and some will collect less.

[@Me497]

i only use braid when fishing in heavy cover... if i'm just pitching banks or edges i'll use regular line, because those big bass get smart...

[@RustyWells2]

Ish one of my favorite pros!

[@flhandster4395]

Great video. Just curious, what is the blue frog called?

[@shanecoffey7499]

I'm probably half of the views on this video. That's some true work with the frog there man. I'm wondering where I can get your exact set up at. I can't walk the frog left handed though.