This Has NEVER Happened to Me While Frog Fishing...(I Almost Quit!)

[@IowaBuckSlayer]

Better get some turtle leaders. I think they have them at Turtle Pro Shops down in Snapperville, MO.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Ahhahahah those things are no joke! I will have to get the leaders out 🤣👊

[@bcor813]

I would be mad too if I lost my topwater. Then again I lose lipless cranks like it's my job.

[@AndrewFishman]

Lipless cranks destiny in this world is to decorate a lake bottom snag of some description. It is not so much a job as a vocation for me to leave them all over a lake bottom. I even catch the odd fish on them between snags.

[@DEBOSFishing]

I know man. I don't mind losing the lure, just not in a big fish. I want that guy there for years to come.

[@brianrobinson9979]

I always hear that squarebills are best around rock and shallow cover because "they deflect off cover so well" but I get snagged so much when I do throw them

[@AndrewFishman]

@@brianrobinson9979 I am pretty sure the lures I buy have snag magnets built into them.

[@DEBOSFishing]

@@brianrobinson9979 yeah, you kind of have to work them around large standing timber. They don't to great around bushy/twiggy wood. Great around rock too!

[@HBeretta]

Calm water and no wind...wish I had those conditions lately. Trying to frog more as of late. Great vid, as usual man. And those that thumb down your vids can screw off...all you've done is help ppl out with a lot of your vids. Keep the great content coming.

[@DEBOSFishing]

That means a lot to me man. I get that my channel may not be for everyone but you nailed it. I just want to share my experiences and try to help folks along the way! Thanks for the support 👊👊👊

[@josephbrearley9776]

Debo , not only are you kicking some knowledge your entertaining as well keep it up man!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Appreciate that a lot man. It's all because of awesome folks like you who support my channel 👊👊👊 Thanks for watching!

[@longrider692001]

WOW, just WOW... I felt ya when you set and lost that poppin perch... the 5 ish second pause and silence, my heart sank! total case of the FEELS!!! lol. good video Debo!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Yeah, I wanted to yell numerous obscenities...but I held my tongue 🤣 Thanks for watching man!

[@jessemedinajr1485]

Great video Debo looks like the top water in those waters draws out the bigger fish.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thanks man! Yeah, it was a fun day of topwater!

[@Deerslyr81]

Yes video on repairing handle, and awesome video!!

[@DEBOSFishing]

I did get the handle fixed! I stripped the screw that holds the handle on. Changed that out and it seems fo be good now! Thanks for watching!

[@devinmothersell2384]

First video I’ve ever watched from you, absolutely love the content and it’s not all extra edited. Tight lines man !

[@DEBOSFishing]

Appreciate that a lot man. Thanks for checking out my channel👊👊👊

[@devinmothersell2384]

DEBO'S Fishing I had to subscribe, really good content man, keep it up !

[@DEBOSFishing]

@@devinmothersell2384 appreciate you becoming a #verifiedfeeshinfriend 👊👊👊

[@danno8m7]

Where do you get those velco sleeve things from?

[@DEBOSFishing]

I got mine at scheels here in iowa. If you check out lure wraps on tackle Warehouse you'll find similar types. Thanks for watching!

[@danno8m7]

DEBO'S Fishing omg awesome thank you so much! Been looking everywhere lol

[@foreignbeggar3783]

how do you like those bait wraps? i’ve been thinking about getting a few along with some pole socks, especially when I upgrade my rods to $100+ rods. but idk. i’ve actually had really good luck making a huge disturbance when it’s like glass. I caught one friday afternoon that had to be close to 5lbs on a plopper and the pond was like glass.

[@DEBOSFishing]

I love the lure wraps. Worth every penny I've spent on them! Nice man! I've had good luck with the popping perch this year!

[@TappadaraWest]

Beautiful Bass Debo ! , RIP popping Perch Dang Turtle !

[@DEBOSFishing]

Hahah thank you. Oh well, guess I'll go frog shopping 🤣

[@TappadaraWest]

@@DEBOSFishing yeah gonna have to lol ! 😎 You gonna get the same popper ? I would the Bass seem to like that one you were using 🐟

[@jimmansi1187]

Dam those turtles! Never seen that before. 57yr. Old newbie here, still trying to get my 1st on a frog, that water is so clear, nice job, thanks for all the tips!

[@davidtovar8914]

Same with the frog! Texas heat aint no joke

[@brianrobinson9979]

Frog fishing is typically a sunrise or sunset, heavy cover kinda thing. The hardest part is to remember to pause after the strike before setting the hook because of the sudden adrenaline rush of the explosive attack. And if you're still missing them down size.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Awesome! Now is the perfect time to start! Early mornings have been key for the frog bite here. Otherwise, look for really thick pads and moss! Good luck man!

[@ryanschmidt4915]

Great video man. Hahahaha you called the turtle a jerk ..... great

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thanks for watching man 👊👊👊

[@rachaeldalton142]

Love your videos, Debo. You are so entertaining and have such a great attitude. Keep on rockin the "Debo dinks!" I ordered two Moss Boss lures based on one of your videos, but haven't thrown them yet. You were killing them on the pond you were fishing, and I look forward to using them soon. 🤗🐟🐟🐟

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thanks for watching 👊 I don't think I've used moss boss lures? Are those frogs? Let me know how you like them.

[@pickin4you]

Where can I get those velcro wraps you use over your rod and lure? I have looked everywhere and cannot find the same thing you have.

[@vanillagorilla8197]

DEBO THE DINK DOMINATOR....LOVE YOUR VIDS BRO!!! THANK YOU & PLEASE KEEP THEM COMING

[@diychad7268]

any reason in particular for using both left and right handed reels??

[@DEBOSFishing]

Just testing out lefty reels. I've only ever used right. Thanks for watching 👊

[@ronlewis2448]

I noticed that your dobyns colt setup was a left hand retrieve bait caster but your revo x reel is a right hand retrieve. Never seen someone switch back and forth. What’s up with that? Usually you’re one or the other on a bait caster and possibly the opposite on a spinning reel. Are you making a transition in your bait casters?

[@DEBOSFishing]

Yeah, I'm just trying the lefty retrieve. I've always used righty but I've switched up to try them. I like the lefty retrieve so far!

[@BassGeek]

Dude I may have missed ya using one but you should check the cover pops from berkley. It walks soooo good dude. hahaha dang turtle.

[@DEBOSFishing]

HANK! Thanks for watching man. I haven't used that. Is that the Berkley Bullet pop? I looked it up and that's all I could find. I'll pick some up and try them.

[@BassGeek]

@@DEBOSFishing No it's called the cover pop. It walks like no other popper I've ever seen. PM me on Insta and I'll get ya my digits. lol

[@DEBOSFishing]

@@BassGeek well piss! I bought a couple Bullet pops today thinking that's what you meant 🤦‍♂️ Lol, I'll hit you up brother 👊

[@rvfishingyet]

Really cool lake Debo. I hope you hit this in 2021, curious to see if the weeds have returned. Wonder if your turtle is still there!

[@ericksimon1009]

Wow ive never seen a turtle chase bait like that super cool really some nice bass tho yes love to see how you repair the revo i broke the drag star on my favorite baitcast cant seem to get it off great vid debo

[@DEBOSFishing]

Yeah, those turtles were viscous! I did get it fixed. Just replaced the nut that holds the handle on. I stripped it on that hookset.

[@lbryantl6543]

Those dinosaurs are savages lol good video either way bro

[@DEBOSFishing]

They are cool creatures...I just want them to stay away from my lures 🤣 Thanks for watching man 👊

[@stevekim5920]

Can you do a video comparing the Toray 24T vs IM6 vs IM7 within the Kastking line up? Modulus, strain rate, sensitivity, power comparisons in your opinion. Microwave vs Fuji in casting rods.. etc. Thanks and love your vids.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thanks for watching! I've looked into that and there is not really an industry standard. I'd like to get a guy who builds rods to come on and talk about that!

[@stevekim5920]

@@DEBOSFishing thanks for the reply. It's seriously confusing that even within the same company, there isn't a consistent spec sheet to compare between rods. Within Kastking alone, what exactly is the difference between 24T and IM7?? I ended up getting the Royale Legend rod after watching your videos. I can see how this type of video could be hard to do.

[@technineman1996]

Curious as to why you use left and right hand reels

[@DEBOSFishing]

Just testing the left handed retrieve out. I've only used right handed before. I'm liking them so far!

[@howardbolden4325]

Did you use straight braid for that first fish using that popper?

[@andrewgarber208]

Yes sir, a few years ago there was a bunch of alligator snappers in a favorite pond that I fish, and they'd snap through my 50# braid and I'd lose frogs weekly... Finally the farmer had a bunch of us transfer a number of em back to the river across his fence. Sneaky boogers. Good video brother 👍. Oh and nice Chunk for the first catch of the day...fish on.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thanks man! Yeah, those snappers are no joke! Thaks for watching 👊

[@andrewgarber208]

@@DEBOSFishing No problem man, love the channel and content... Reel Feeshin in every cast cause we all have more DEBO DINKS than trophy Bass. Keep Kastin' brother and we'll keep Bittin' ...! Tight lines. 👊

[@fredaw61]

Hey Debo, I am just curious where you live. You seem to have some really nice fishing ponds around you?

[@DEBOSFishing]

I'm in Iowa. Thanks for watching man!

[@134rwa]

I've had several encounters with Snapping Turtles, I was surprised how fast they can move after a lure, most of the time I end up getting my lure bit off, but when I do hook them, I've managed to get them close and get the hook out without injury that draws blood from them, but my lure is mangled and ripped, but it's how I found out I can get more casting distance by trimming the skirts short on the frogs. Man, you caught some real chunks!

[@DEBOSFishing]

I've seen your encounters with turtles! Glad I didn't have to finagle it off of a hook🤣 Thanks for watching man 👊

[@mMillz]

Debo, have you ever used a Whopper Plopper top water? Works great here in Illinois if the lake/pond does not have growth but fish still want the top bite. You should try one if not

[@DEBOSFishing]

Definitely have and love them as well! Thanks for watching 👊👊👊

[@fcyggcghhfhchcychhxhchqdbd3324]

Hey man before I watch the video, Is it better to have only 1 reel, like 7:1 gear ratio, and have 3 different rods? Or is it better to run 3 reels with different gear ratios and 1 rod?

[@darthlunchbox5337]

I personally think having 3 rods would be better. You can run a medium, medium heavy, and heavy rods and that will cover all baits you will ever use. For cranks and others that require a low gear ratio, u can just slow your reel in speed to adjust.

[@fcyggcghhfhchcychhxhchqdbd3324]

Yeah I was thinking that! But what line? You can fish frogs which requires 50-65 pound braid, which can go with the heavy rod. But sometimes jerkbaits are what they are biting on which requires something like 12 pound. What line do you suggest for the one reel?

[@darthlunchbox5337]

@@fcyggcghhfhchcychhxhchqdbd3324 i forgot about that hahaha. In that situation, if you could only really have 1 reel, i would do 40lb braid(unless the stuff you frog in is really really thick) and run a leader when you tie on anything besides a frog. Other than that i would suggest one spinning combo for 8 or 10lb line, then the other 2 combos be baitcaster, one frog rod and one everything else. But to answer your question, braid as the main line then tie a leader when fishing anything but frogs

[@CapnPink28]

Lol, when it rains, it pours brother!! Hang in there Debo!!

[@DEBOSFishing]

I hear ya man. Oh well, makes us appreciate the good days. Thanks for watching man 👊

[@megancooper3241]

Do you use fluorocarbon? If so, how the heck do you cast it. I’m having such a hard time casting it without the line over lapping each other and losing 50 yards. Got any line recommendation?

[@MISANTHROPE1964]

Kinda off-topic, but have you ever fished Lake Rathbun in Iowa? Headed that way next week.

[@DEBOSFishing]

I have a few times but not for a number of years.

[@mikejohnston80]

Are those all beds at the shoreline?

[@AC-cs8yn]

What braid do you use?

[@DEBOSFishing]

50# Daiwa J-braid 4x. I went home and put on 65# 🤣👊

[@Cburt123]

That was wild! Have seen that in person once but always a fun different experience for sure

[@benward5989]

I lost a frog tonight on 65lb braid. Caught my first frog fish then the next bite I got the hook set and lost it. I don’t know if I should’ve retired after the first one but the line looked clean cut and not all squiggly like it does when the knot comes undone

[@DEBOSFishing]

Yeah, I'm a big proponent of retying frequently. But it's hard to say man?

[@feralgrandad4429]

Cant beat morning wood..........that turtle was crazy mate! For sure do a video of you repairing the handle on the Revo. As always cheers fo sharing :-)

[@DEBOSFishing]

Always appreciate you watching man! I took it apart and the handle wasn't bent. I particularly stripped/broke the screw that holds the handle on. Put a new nut on and she's like new 👍 Thanks for watching my friend!

[@michaeldiaz6308]

Oh, man! I yelled “Noooo!!” when you lost your lure. That sucks. On the other hand, nice fishes you caught. I’ll take a Debo Dink over skunk any day, too. Hopefully we can see a repair on the revo. That’s one of my favorite reels too.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thanks man. Yeah, I just hope it wasn't a huge fish that hit it. I took it apart and the handle wasn't bent. I particularly stripped/broke the screw that holds the handle on. Put a new nut on and she's like new 👍 Thanks for watching man 👊

[@michaeldiaz6308]

Turtles where I go fish, Echo Park, in Los Angeles, they don’t usually go after plastics or top water lures but if I’m trying to catch a bluegill, they strike my bread like no one else’s business. I’m glad that reel was repaired. Did you make a video on repairing it? That would be awesome to watch. Thanks for making all these videos! 👊🏼🎣

[@ascitiesburn672]

How do you like that Ark rod?

[@striperhunter-ic2wt]

Nice outing, I've yet to catch on my chappo

[@TheGoatMumbler]

Rockin' an awesome summer beard bro! I always like to start the morning off with some wood too :D

[@DEBOSFishing]

Hahahahah thanks man. I got this unruly thing trimmed up finally.

[@natesomers5387]

Do a Visio on the revo and a arsenal too also have had a few incounters with snapping turtles lost my first ever sprinkler frog to a turtle

[@DEBOSFishing]

No...not a sprinker! These turtles are no joke 🤣👊

[@dmac7530]

What is your opinion on the heddon torpedo???

[@brianrobinson9979]

I gotta admit Debo, I set the hook pretty well but I've never bent a handle. Granted I find myself not holding the reel handle when I set the hook. I tend to reel down my slack and when i go to set the hook i either don't have a grip on it or I'm not touching it at all

[@DEBOSFishing]

I took it apart and the handle wasn't bent. I stripped/broke the screw that holds the handle on. Put a new nut on and she's like new 👍 Thanks for watching man 👊

[@brianrobinson9979]

@@DEBOSFishing I don't know what's more impressive now! You should send that part of the video to Abu Garcia with your findings and see what they say just for shits and giggles

[@DEBOSFishing]

@@brianrobinson9979 nah, they have much better things to do 🤣 I'm sure they would just say mail it in and we'll fix it 😐

[@davidtovar8914]

I know it was a snapping turtle but I’m curious as to know when you said you should have checked if you needed to re-tie. What do you look for??

[@DEBOSFishing]

That first big fish I caught was on the wood and I had some resistance reeling it in at first. I'm guessing the line got frayed on that fish. I check my line regularly for nicks and I didn't after that fish. I hope it was a turtle ☹

[@the_toxicbadger2547]

What swim jig were You using? And what trailer? Edit With that super clear water and super slick conditions a fluke or drop shot my worked. Crazy that snapping turtle would eat a frog that aggressive!

[@DEBOSFishing]

That was a 6th sense swim jig. I had a Chaos-X swimbait on from beast coast. Yeah, those turtles were nuts!

[@thomasliebel1833]

did you backlash in this video did break the reel handle

[@joem2539]

Id like to see a video on the revo x

[@DEBOSFishing]

I'll have a review on that coming up soon man!

[@JeffGeraldFishing]

Great video Debo 👍🏻That was crazy, never had one follow a bait in like that before. I personally wouldn’t mind a vidja on fixing that reel.

[@DEBOSFishing]

It was nuts! I took it apart and the handle wasn't bent. I stripped/broke the screw that holds the handle on. Put a new nut on and she's like new 👍 Thanks for watching man 👊

[@jeffwerth2707]

Never had a snapper attack my frog but I've had numerous black snakes try for it....never hooked one but never really left it for them to try

[@DEBOSFishing]

Yeah, I wanted to keep that thing moving 🤣 Good luck out there and be wary of turtles 👊

[@jeffwerth2707]

I wonder if it was that turtle though - it would have had to choked your frog to get to your line. That is a long lure and we didn't see it from its mouth. Very aggressive turtle though. Someone may find a nice lure one day

[@sorensoneric83]

That's funny I bent the handle on my Revo X frog fishin too . Threw the handle off my speed spool on it for now lol

[@DEBOSFishing]

Really! Hmm, wonder if that is a more common problem? Could be the way we set the hook too. Thanks for watching man!

[@jrdefield7481]

I feel ya Debo. I lost maybe my biggest this year right at the bank. Line popped with my chatterbait sticking out of his lip. Watched him swim away with it. Oh well, went out the next morning on a search and recover mission 🤣👍🎣

[@DEBOSFishing]

I've never set the hook and broke a frog off. I was pretty upset. Put some 65# on instead of the 50# to be safe! Thanks for watching sir!

[@werftv4580]

you bass guys make me laugh.. lol.. get em dude..

[@DEBOSFishing]

Hhah I'm trying man! Thanks for watching 👊👊👊

[@seizedcarcass8440]

Losing top water baits is the worst! At least when I snag a crank bait I can’t see the lure underwater where it’s snagged. But when you fish a top water you expect to reel it in and it still being on the line. Maybe with some grass or scum on it but at least you still have it.

[@PeterCPRail8748]

Yeah those snappers are hungry. I had one 3 times your size slowly following my craw jig to shore. Then He hanged out popping up his head every now and then for about 45 mins. He was old his shell was water moss covered. My boy had a the greatest time watching him.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Yikes! I don't want any part of those grumpy turtles hahah thanks for watching man 👊

[@jerrydilley6689]

Who makes your sunglasses Debo?

[@bassnazi4713]

I have good luck with the Poppin Perch. The clear shad color seems to do really good when it's fairly clear water. People just haven't seemed to care for it but it really is more of a popper than a frog in how you use it.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Yeah, I'm honestly loving the popping perch. I've had a lot of luck with it this year!

[@johnbaker4847]

huh, snapping turtle... we have boo-koo flat water turtles, I snagged one once, hooked him by the shell behind his head, dragged him to shore backwards. Boy, was he angry, did not want to come to shore. Nice 3+ pounder though, fun video. 😎 😲snapper! 👍👍👍✌👍

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thanks man, appreciate you watching. Yeah, the turtles can leave me alone for a while after that whole ordeal 🤣👊

[@1Krsna8]

could you do videos on what to look for when your fishing for bass out on the water and what type of baits would be best in some situations. i think that would be really helpfull to some of us watching your videos im still learning thanks for always posting great content!

[@DEBOSFishing]

I've got a vid like that coming up! Thanks for watching and supporting my channel 👊

[@mezrebeloutdoors3879]

I hooked a snapper on a football jig on the 4th of July. Luckily he shook and the jig came out, next cast I snagged a rock and my line broke.....😩

[@DEBOSFishing]

Yeah, I've had them bite bottom baits like that, never watched one in pursuit like that! The dreaded snags! Thanks for watching man!

[@1984duck]

What do you think of the ugly Stik carbon baitcaster with abu maxblack reel?

[@badfishingbissanschlagdril3637]

Frog fishing is cool😎🎣👍🏼 Greetings from Germany🇩🇪✌🏻️

[@DEBOSFishing]

It's my absolute favorite! Thanks for watching from across the great pond 👊👊👊

[@badfishingbissanschlagdril3637]

DEBO'S Fishing 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼

[@Reefsymmetry]

Absolutely down here in Florida I have turtles, alligators, birds, and anything else you can think of chasing my lures.

[@DEBOSFishing]

I thought turtles were bad! I don't want any part of a gator chasing my lure!

[@brandonwinter1456]

Never had a snapper chase my lure but I have had a big ol’ snapper take a bite out of every fish I had on a stringer while kayak fishing

[@DEBOSFishing]

Hahah dang! That would be wild to see. Guess they aren't dumb! Thanks for watching 👊

[@brandonwinter1456]

@@DEBOSFishing I have caught some young alligators though. Caught a 3.5 ft gator on a crank bait and a 3ft gator on a frog. Both were unintentional.

[@DEBOSFishing]

@@brandonwinter1456 nope! I don't want any part of that lol

[@manrod4871]

So many looses today. When I loose a lure like that one I get grumpy like a week. One question. The hook in the texas rig seems pretty big. Is it 6/0 or 7/0 ?. Good video🎣🎣🎣

[@dorianjones8150]

You should get the custom handles from Speed Spool and do a video on that!

[@DEBOSFishing]

I've seen those but never tried them. I'll keep an eye out! Thanks for watching man!

[@buckeyebassintv2190]

Sweet video brother I've never seen a snapping turtle hit topwater I have caught him on soft plastic before though yeah I like to see a video of you fixing that reel

[@DEBOSFishing]

Yeah, jigs and stuff but topwater??? I did get it fixed up. The handle was fine. I stripped the nut that holds the handle on. She seems to be good as new now!

[@holypokey47]

I’ve got two REVO X and I like em, love the grips but the handle nut has backed off on both of them. I’ve always been an abu guy and still like the X but I’ve seen little quirks in it.

[@kenyontwing1027]

It did it to me about two weeks ago. Turtles love trying for topwater frogs I've noticed

[@Fishing-gs9ku]

I love those poppin perches

[@cha7269]

Wish i could get out today. Been waiting a week for my racks to come, and now that I can actually transport my kayaks today is way to hot and its gonna storm.

[@DEBOSFishing]

I hear yah man. I plan a trip and RAIN! Hate those days ☹ Good luck when you do get out man!

[@cha7269]

DEBO'S Fishing Also I thank you for making all these vids. Could I send some pics of my fishing locations and could you help me pick out what baits and color to use?

[@DEBOSFishing]

@@cha7269 you're welcome. I can try to help. Send them on Instagram.

[@alexanderlavoie5461]

I have had the a snapper follow in my frog before, it was making a huge wake behind my frog and I thought I was about to get a new PB. Brought it up to the bank and there was a snapper about the same size as that one following. They are aggressive buggers.

[@darrellgrant7615]

Dave Mercer has that clip of him washing his hands off by the dock and a snapper comes swimming out going for his fingers.

[@DEBOSFishing]

WHAT? I don't want any part of that!!!🤯

[@chrismcvey908]

Wow! Crazy! I’d be a little upset too. Those poppin Perch aren’t cheap. I run into a lot of snappers and soft-shells when I’m Catfishing. To be expected when you’re using live/cut panfish. Awesome video my man!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Yeah, that thing wasn't stopping for anything 🤣 I just hope I didn't break off on a good fish ☹

[@chonch12414]

Gotta ask, why do you have a Lefty and a righty baitcaster reel? Great vids man

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thanks man. I've just started trying out the lefty setups. I'm liking them! I've always just used right handed retrieve reels.

[@marks8022]

That explosion was a pike. Turtles don't throw that much water on a strike. Also they don't cut line as easy as pike. Caught many turtles on top water . Not trying too but over the years quite a few.

[@DEBOSFishing]

I dunno what the heck it was. I wanted to just toss my pole in though 🤣 It was a good sized fish.☹

[@LukeBarnes5150]

Man Debo this is the story of my last 2 days. I said I'm going to catch my first frog fish and had a few blowups and panic set the hook and missed them. Went today, first cast, lost the frog! It was my only one too!!! Oh and I beat your dink today, got about a 6 ounce largie! Haha

[@70MikeMike]

That turtle was insane!

[@CallahanHarry44]

Never seen a turtle follow top water in. Plenty of bull frogs do and will jump all over it but 1st I've seen a turtle chase. That's crazy!

[@DEBOSFishing]

The dang frogs! They are also all ridiculous when I have a frog 🤣

[@RizKrispin]

Would love to watch you repair or replace the handle on that reel.

[@DEBOSFishing]

I got it fixed. The handle was good. I stripped the nut that holds the handle on. Put a new one on and it seems to be ok for now? Thanks for watching 👊

[@RizKrispin]

@@DEBOSFishing I just blew apart a reel handle a couple weeks ago fishing in some heavy brush and it looks like I did the same thing: stripped the nut... the price we pay for the fun we have!

[@HsinJChow]

Try one of the cheepo carbon fiber handles from Amazon, they're like $20, but are a pretty good value.

[@DEBOSFishing]

I'll have to check those. I took it apart and the handle wasn't bent. I stripped/broke the screw that holds the handle on. Put a new nut on and she's like new 👍 Thanks for watching man 👊

[@Mr73cheyenne]

@@DEBOSFishing i was going to ask you about this debo. I have a couple of revo x's i use and my 7 to 1 was giving me the same issues when either froggin or flippin. I guess its just whatever techniques require hard hooksets. I suggest going to your local hardware store and buying a stainless nut. You can even find ones powder coated black. For me it grew to be an ongoing issue with the revo x and s that i hope they figure out on the next revo class since i love using this real for powerhouse technigues with its longer handle, large knobs and 18 lbs of drag

[@DEBOSFishing]

@@Mr73cheyenne I may have to. Interesting to hear you had the same issues. I may have to get a stainless steel nut instead! Thanks for the feedback!

[@rubenakacoolerlid2314]

That snapping turtle snatched that top water amazing

[@DEBOSFishing]

He was definitely angry 🤣👊

[@bigfah2506]

I’ve seen a snapper close to 24inches across and head the size of a softball.

[@rafabonati7757]

I never had a snapper bite my lures, but recently had a loon steal a brook trout out of my hand as I was taking it out of the water! Then the loon kept circling the canoe trying to get the brookies on the stringer. What can I say, we are one with nature.

[@DVSfishingadventures]

ive had snapping turtles do that so much up here in idaho its insane and they will just keep coming after a lure tell they get another bite

[@DEBOSFishing]

Yeah, dang things are persistent! Good luck man and steer clear of those dang things!

[@jpettymd]

Interesting to hear how puzzled you are about the character of this lake. Do you have any thoughts or posts about what you look for in a good fishing spot? What is it about a spot, if you’re looking for a new one, that make you say you know I have a good feeling about this one. Probably a combo of factors, will be interesting to get your take.

[@OklahomasWorstAngler]

Debo, I've had that happen MULTIPLE times brother. Luckily I"ve never had one cut my line like that, sorry that happened to you. But many times I've had turles chase my frogs all the way to the bank. And snakes haha

[@DEBOSFishing]

Hah! I've hooked turtles but never seen one on a mission like that 🤣 That's enough turtle encounters for the year.🤣

[@OklahomasWorstAngler]

@@DEBOSFishing DEBOOOOO!!!! Thanks for the reply brother, been watching you for a long time. You're one of the big reasons for my success lately. Appreciate you brother

[@DEBOSFishing]

@@OklahomasWorstAngler you're welcome man. I'm happy to hear that my vids are helping! Thanks for supporting my channel 👊👊👊

[@OklahomasWorstAngler]

@@DEBOSFishing Always brother! I try my best! And just realized I sound like an idiot... I wasn't even subscribed. Doing that right now! Support those who support you

[@DEBOSFishing]

@@OklahomasWorstAngler no worries at all man! I appreciate you becoming a #verifiedfeeshinfriend 👊👊👊

[@SkunkMasterFishing]

Dang Debo It must have been a TMNT lol they thought you were Shredder lol

[@DEBOSFishing]

Hahah yes! I need splinter around to get them in line!🤣👊

[@SkunkMasterFishing]

@@DEBOSFishing LOL Fo Sho!

[@crashbomber]

I have never seen a snapping turtle follow anything but a plastic. That is pretty nuts!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Yeah, I was pretty amazed! He was on a mission!

[@gizmocarr3093]

Once I was fishing from my Old Town pack canoe for Crappie Bass. I had a stringer tied to the Yoke. As I caught Crappies, I wanted to take home to eat I added them to the stringer. My canoe started moving but it was dead calm. I could not figure out what was going on. Then I see the fish stringer moving. It was a gigantic Snapping Turtle tangled in my stringer. It had eaten all the Crappies on my stringer and got its huge head tangled in the line of my stringer. When I tried to free the stringer, it went wild and almost rolled the canoe so I cut the stringer loose with my pocketknife as it drug my canoe across the lake. The one that bit your frog off was a baby compared the monster I met. They are smart turtles, no one ever fished this lake with a boat because it was a good long walk up hill. The road was gated except when they stocked trout or did maintenance. That turtle got to showing up every time I went fishing back at the end of that little lake. That turtle ate hand size Bluegill in one bite. I know because I started feeding turtlesorus one or two. I use to look into the eyes of that turtle and wonder what hell was it thinking. They are nothing to fool with and when they get mad, It is time for my ass to leave town.

[@DEBOSFishing]

I want nothing to do with turtlesaurus or his little brother 🤣👊 Appreciate the story, Gizmo!

[@gizmocarr3093]

@@DEBOSFishing I see your point. They are mean critters.

[@iruatser]

I’ve definitely lost a few lures to snapping turtles. We catch a lot of them while night fishing for catfish actually. Love your videos, keep up the awesome content !!!!

[@DEBOSFishing]

The dang things are greedy 🤣 Thanks for watching man!

[@devancollins4790]

Ur vids are awesome

[@doglikereflexes5484]

Snappers on my main fishing lake hit top water a lot, never hooked them on anything else. I've caught painted turtles and soft shell turtles on live bait though.

[@DEBOSFishing]

That's crazy! I've caught turtles before but never had one chase and bit my topwater frog like that. Darn savages!

[@funkymojo111]

Dang, forgot the old Debo motto, "find the wood...pitch to wood...?be the wood?...do it again?"

[@richardj6593]

Nothin like mornin wood.. lol

[@DEBOSFishing]

I plead the 5th 🤣👊

[@larry-of9kh]

Like I always said I'm going back to some freshwater fishing next week and will love the glassy waters and no tides or currents to work with, freshwater is so simpler and fun too fish in. Just a bit of a long drive from the ocean where I live for the real freshwater lakes, but will be well worth it next week

[@samuelwarden6285]

Wow I have had trouble with turtles while fishing for catfish but never with artificial lures. That was crazy. That looked like a nice place to put a yak or small flat bottom. It would keep you from fighting through the thick stuff. 👊👍

[@DEBOSFishing]

Yeah, that thing was hungry for some lures 🤣 Thanks for watching man 👊

[@ckkennedy35]

About two months ago, I had a snapping turtle blow up on a frog. I thought I had hooked into a hawg at first. I got it reeled in to about 4 feet from my kayak before he came off the hook. It jacked my brand new frog up. Bent the hooks and everything.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Dang! Yeah, that's always a disappointment. They are not kind to lures 🤣

[@AndrewFishman]

That turtle was cool. We don't have snapping turtles in Australia. A bit of a disappointment on the Revo handle. I would not expect a quality reel to ever just bend like it did

[@DEBOSFishing]

I took it apart and the handle wasn't bent. I particularly stripped/broke the screw that holds the handle on. Put a new nut on and she's like new 👍 Thanks for watching man 👊