Bass Fishing with Frogs in Matted Grass

[@KendallGray1]

6:18 I absolutely love that camera angle, we want to see what your casting at!

[@unlimitedadventures4826]

Thank you so much Flukemaster you're tutorials have helped me out so many times at the right time and have also inspired me to do a lot of fishing and to start making my own videos -thank you

[@lebronsims]

It's about time you made it to The Chick. That's my home lake, and I believe I saw you that day that Red/Burgundy Alumacraft is pretty un-mistakable. I pulled a 5+ out of the grass about a week ago, 11/6/16 fishing with a buddy of mine. It was on a frog on my 7' MH 13 Fishing Omen rod with a 7.1 Lew's speed spool. I love those rods. I just wish I could put up the pic in the comments. Hurry back now ya hear!

[@chrispegg]

I don't understand the people that "dislike" the videos with a thumbs down. These are great, informative videos and if you don't enjoy them enough to like them than its plain and simple, just don't watch! But it could be because of that hat ;)!

[@bradybingham7605]

TN state new state record was caught on the Chick this year and I'm pretty sure the previous record was also caught in the Chick.

[@atlfisherman3413]

More great tips. You are the first I've heard say cut the tail off totally of the frog. If I have that problem I will know what to do. Thanks.

[@MrFFP123]

Awesome video as always Gene. I haven't been catching anything but a sunburn lately. I was averaging 6 to 8 keepers per trip out just a few weeks ago, now nuthin! even tried top waters with lots of life evident.

[@georgehennon7382]

Hey Gene, just wanted to say thank you ! Your videos are very helpful ! I appreciate the time and effort you put into these videos. Keep up the great work :) Cheers

[@60hmariner]

my brother inlaw and i were fishing same frog, same color one day but i was setting hooks when he was missing them. the difference was i was putting the kvd fish sticks on my frogs and they we're holding on longer.

[@BubbaBassAnglers]

You put on a quality show dude! Don't ever stop!

[@tagteamfishing1273]

thanks for the video and the tips , I have to give more time to frog fishing because i'm really bad fishing top water.

[@bige859]

Man I love it when the intro to the vid is gene catching a fish!!

[@khagy73]

Happy Birthday Flukemaster!!! I hope God blesses you with many more

[@AllValleyChamp84]

good idea with the weights inside the frog. Thank's for the video.

[@tannergokee8571]

i fish a short heavy rod for frogs all the time because im short and it really doesn't make you lose that much fish what ive seen that makes you loose fish is the action so like i use a fast or extra fast and anything under that you tend to miss fish because you cant get to the hooks quick enough

[@dustinedmiston8165]

Awesome video Gene! There's the guy I love to watch.

[@bennelson3742]

So I caught my first frog fish this evening thanks to your video. I fished them before but not with confidence. Tonight was fishing the grass line and they weren't hitting the bait I was flipping and heard those poops you talk about so I grabbed a frog and bam he smoked it. So everyone is right Top water bites are definitely the best.

[@bradybingham7605]

The chick is almost always fun to fish. Like you said its definitely good for frogging. But you can catch those days where nothing bites frog at all.

[@BassGeek]

Nice! I 've got my BFL Super down there next Sat. I'd say I'll be doing a lot of froggin.

[@anthonyshouppe9052]

Great video can't wait to see the next one. Happy Birthday.

[@jmgomez2]

What do you like to throw in a murky water pond? There's grass, vegetation and some timber with depths of 15-20ft. Thanks!

[@cc-ty3gg]

excellent video.. I'm a fairly new angler 2016 is my 2nd year fishing.. just got into top water..it's a awesome way to catch fish..thanks for the tips.

[@NoSkunkGang]

good luck on your new fishing experiences!

[@cc-ty3gg]

thanks looking forward to it+Tones Adventures

[@haroldcordial6311]

Love your videos. Great personality. Keep up the good work.

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks Harold

[@jr5856]

Have had good (well, fair) luck fishing a frog over matted grass. My biggest problem is patience, waiting to set the hook after a bass blows up on the frog. Took my grandson fishing this past Saturday on a lake just north of town that is full of hydrilla and is now getting LOTS of that floating gunk all around. A storm blew in and we had to tie up to a tree on the bank and wait it out (about an hour). While there my grandson cast his frog out into the mat a few times and caught one, but missed three others. Great fun watching them blow up on the frog. Just need more patience!

[@IntrepidFisherman]

always great to listen to you ideas and learn more. Thanks

[@Poffer021]

great video Gene very informative I will be using these tips next time I go out, thanks!

[@ReddFishn]

Thanks for the advice! - Jay

[@motodaddy9367]

hey Gene cool video as always 2 thumbs up. Also wanted to suggest maybe you can do a night time fishing video...

[@TryandCatch]

Thank you for the Tips Gene, always informative and I've become a better fisherman from watching your videos. Thank you!

[@robb4871]

Was really hoping you would get one at 10:56. Should've kept casting!

[@francisd2386]

I caught a 5 pounder in thick grass last week, on 15lbs braid and 10lbs fireline for leader lol. I was lucky, the line was making dinky guitar string like noises.

[@jimmyd1062]

awesome video man .... u get me pumped to go fishing .......can u do some rewiews on bass pro baitcasters ? im starting to get into baitcasters but dont a much to spend

[@adamwebb7868]

You just taught me so much in 14 minutes thank you

[@amitchell2009]

Love your vids man and everything you do

[@matthewbottger9328]

I love your videos they are the best keep it up!

[@NRDYTech]

Curious if you have any advice for hooksets when you keep coming up with clumps of grass around the frog? You seem to let the fish take it for a while - have you encountered coming up with tons of grass if you set the hook too early?

[@jpound8910]

Good stuff brother Gene

[@rippinlips5717]

I use a 5' "4" rod for frog fishing and catch 4,5,7,8lbers with it on frogs just fine had it for 4 months

[@skeeterboy77]

Lets fish Gene.....Havent been to Chick yet... Froggin is a blast..

[@pumba11000]

Gene make sure you bring your bug spray. Nats have been horrible around the mats here on chick

[@jakerubo]

Hey Gene, any tips for fishing algae blooms? Huge algae blooms are occurring in the Northeast and I was think bright chatterbaits or spinnerbaits. Would love to see a video if possible.

[@Flukemaster]

You're on the right track. Treat it like it's dirtier water. The bass will hold tighter to cover and not move around as much. Their strike zone will also be smaller.

[@tnbowhunter1364]

Gene, need your help and advice, I recently purchased a boat, and a elite 7 chirp, ..1: I can read structure pretty well and I can tell the schools of shad, but I can't seem to understand what a game fish would/should look like around said shad and structure, any tips?? 2: what is too deep to look for fish and what are good baits for fishing deep? (I'm used to "beating the banks", not so much "off shore fishing") .. thanks in advance!

[@junderhillmac]

Great video! I've watched this many times, but have questions for you. When i cast long over a blow hole, I'm scaring the fish. I see them swirl an dive for cover. Cant get them on my frog. Also, I've been told to let frog pause for seconds before next movement, but I see you twitch/reel/twitch with constant motion. Thanks for your instructions, keep them coming!

[@bookyloco69]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GENE!

[@BullShadSwimbaits]

Happy Birthday snookums :)

[@dfnkt]

+Flukemaster Watched a few older videos last night, what did you end up doing with the wooden Flukemaster sign you were given? Looked great.

[@Flukemaster]

It's in my shop. I'm waiting on cooler weather so I can get out there and finish the remodel.

[@drofumidragon5580]

Would #5 tungsten shot(used for duck hunting) work as rattles?

[@stevgtguy]

Gene, if you live in GA, how come you never fish GA lakes? I think I know the answer since I have been wasting the last 2 years of my life in GA lakes not really catching anything. Please tell me why you drive so far to go fishing. You rock. Thanks Gene!

[@xeStingx]

thank you so much! im going to try your tips with my new rig! The pond i fish though is thick matts. they leave no trail and its hot right now in the summer. Any tips on this? thank you!

[@godofm3tal1]

You ever use bang or some other taste attractant on frogs to keep them from spitting it?

[@kimdailey6881]

What propeller do you recommend for the trolling motor? I have a problem with weed clogging.

[@JBuckman10]

Now that rod at tackle warehouse says up to 25lb test but your using 65# braid. Can you do a video explaining that? Love the videos!

[@amorton94]

With frogs on my baitcaster, I can't cast far or worth a damn really. What is it I need to change?

[@jorgevaldez9166]

your awesome fluke. Love your channel

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks

[@travisrandolph4009]

Awesome video gene keep up the good work. I went fishing yesterday and me and the wife had a bunch of fish schooling right in front of us coming to the surface but I was only able to catch one of them they wouldn't bit, so my question to you is what baits would you use to get a big school of fish fired up to catch them?

[@timholahan4816]

I heard you got something in the works with strike King great good

[@Flukemaster]

Where did you hear that from?

[@timholahan4816]

One my buddy I fish with in my bass Club was talking too me about I guess he know someone that you told them.about it

[@timholahan4816]

One of your guide bunny I am taking was talking too a friend I fish with about it that it was in the works

[@ricardoquezada3109]

Please help me I have a Jackson cooda kayak and I got a garmin striker 4 fish finder but I don't know how to install it can you help in any way

[@Z3rks3]

what about bending the hooks up and out a little?

[@eric.roquet]

Do you use the 65lb braid as a leader or as the main line? Thanks.

[@MoonCat5656]

How do you add beads, rattles to a frog? Do you remove the weight and glue it back on? Great video, nice tips for using the medium heavy. Never thought one would ever need to cut off the tails on a frog, great tip! I'd always see the lines on mats, but I never thought about the other visible clues. Tight lines!

[@helotaxi]

Most frogs have a hole where the hook comes out. Stuff them in through that hole.

[@KendallArnoldFishing]

+Kung Pow There's a Video of Jason Christy putting in like 25-30 BBs into his Frog and it was interesting. said he had to keep it moving or something cuz it'd sink

[@MoonCat5656]

link?

[@justinreitz85]

Hey man, what is your reasoning behind the 65lb test? does it just not bury as much or is it that necessary for ripping through the mats? i use a 20 lb braid but i havent really encounter anything quite as thck as what youve got here... (yet)

[@nnakwesunday7567]

Hi buddy, how can I get all your rod combos in Nigeria

[@zacpdx]

old video but hopefully you'll answer: couple ponds I fish are THICK...my 🐸/topwater doesn't​leave a trail. I see bass feeding, but can't get any "bites". Suggestions?

[@cuajvue1798]

Zac S. perhaps punching through with a 3/4 oz weight?

[@zacpdx]

cuaj vue tried that...so THICK...it is impossible to jig...work even with thin profile baits. Starting to bite on the frog but hard to get a hookset. thanks for the reply

[@frankaylwardjr4986]

How long will you stay in a spot before moving onto the next, if your getting no action?

[@andrewleif]

I've heard of guys using a black sharpie to color the first few feet of braid above their frog for more camo. I think that's just a confidence thing because black will show up better against a blue or white sky. Maybe at night? What are your thoughts on it? I don't think it really matters especially if the slop is thick enough.

[@Flukemaster]

I do it just to make it look better. I don't think it matters.

[@danmcmullin17]

hey gene, i was just wondering if you bend your hooks out on the frogs? thanks

[@chadbaxter5578]

Do you still talk to the googan squad? Haven't heard your name around them lately. Keep up the tutorials though. VERY helpful much appreciated. Please keep posting!!

[@SendIt2121]

you said you might miss a fish with the short rod. why is that whats the difference in it and a longer rod there both the same power? what else would that rod be good for?

[@Flukemaster]

It's just harder to get them out of the slop with a shorter rod.

[@mckinleystallings4767]

Hey i saw you were wearing a Georgia hat and was wondering do youblive in Georgia?

[@AppleseedVaj]

hey man how about an update version for spooks/sammys/etc walking baits? lol

[@dsmith584]

How do you keep the vegetation out of your propellers? I guess that is not a problem?

[@Flukemaster]

You have to pull it off every once in a while but the prop cuts it pretty good.

[@thomasclayon9143]

where is the video on the 6'5" muse, im interested in that rod but unsure about purchasing. Would it make a good flipping rod?

[@thomasclayon9143]

Also, come on up to Guntersville and shoot a video...you know, we have some good fishing up here too.

[@andrebeaulne2184]

Why don't you enjoy the fight? Instead of the fish as hard as you can.

[@jridoutdoors4866]

What the best way to get sponsors or how to get sponsors

[@5gsoutdoors466]

Nice vid man!

[@dsmith1236]

What is a good frog and punching rod?

[@EricRomines]

Yes sir!! It's about to get hot on Chick!!

[@mwmnmwm]

been asking about those stickers for awhile now,, bout time. thanks.............................

[@UpperBayBassin]

Nice vid fluke!

[@bradsrader4699]

THAT BLOWUP!!! @ 2:06

[@brianlambert1369]

Hey Gene, I wanted to know your suggestion on rod action for frog fishing as far as a fast or moderate-fast action?

[@Flukemaster]

Moderate is best but there aren't that many companies out there that make a Heavy Moderate rod.

[@brianlambert1369]

Thanks Gene, not sure if you will respond again, but I forgot to mention that I fish from a kayak. Does that change any of your suggestions for rod specs?

[@goprohero4009]

Anyone know what boat dock this area is close to?

[@slim1617]

Great videos thanks for the tips

[@chasegarrison2795]

ive noticed you've been on chickamauga recently have you noticed any matts there?

[@austinb4078]

Will the inception 8:1:1 be good for this

[@johnnyeyez78]

Do you add a mono leader for a little stretch on the hard hook sets?

[@Flukemaster]

No

[@johnnyeyez78]

+Flukemaster ok cool. Thanks man! Love the vids!

[@eliwilsonarchery3454]

Hey Gene, Im With the University of North Alabama. We are in the process of trying to find sponsors for this years season. Do you have any tips for me on how to get sponsors and can you refer me to some good company to start with. Thanks in advance

[@jacobwilliamson3683]

I just got a booyah pad crasher. One question I have is what is the minimum amount of braided line you can get away with if your not fishing matted grass but maybe lily pads or algae.

[@bicyclethief]

you should be fine with 50lb braid

[@TryandCatch]

I've used 30lb braid both Suffix and spider wire and had no issues

[@Flukemaster]

30 is probably the lowest I will go.

[@helotaxi]

My normal frog setup is a 6'10' MH Fast rod with an 8.1:1 reel spooled with 30lb braid. Not much thick or matted vegetation out this way.

[@iany1776]

for anyone that Fishes frogs should probably be able to help. I bought 2 frogs from Dick's and they both float. are they supposed to float?

[@iany1776]

JigMaster thanks a lot.

[@bartgore3530]

Hello Flukemaster. My name is Bart Gore. I love your videos and find them educational. I used this technique last week. I had a blast and caught some bass. How do you think fishing will be over the next two weeks? Thanks again

[@jridoutdoors4866]

Nice vid

[@austinstrange1654]

what is the best duckett rod to use for a hollow body frog

[@YOAownageYOA]

I use the ghost 7 foot, medium heavy

[@MegaTimothy29]

Alright fluke master your the man and I started bass fishing again this spring after a divorce after 20 years, thank god I can fish again. Lol. So far I bought mostly mid grade lews reels and duckett rods and I am pretty impressed. But tonight I seen a 13 fishing concept a 8.1.1 ratio on sale for $175.00. So I had to get it, I paired it with a st. Croix 7 foot medium heavy fast action. My first question is how do I adjust the braking system inside the reel because all my lews just had a numbered piece on the outside you turned so do I even mess with that or what? Second question what would you use this setup for? Man I apprecitte any tips you can give, inside my 13 fishing box there's really no instructions on how to adjust that

[@Flukemaster]

+tim justus the easiest way for me to explain that is to ask you to go to my Flukemaster Reviews Channel and watch my review on the Inception Reel. It's adjusted the same way.

[@patewing1665]

So do you recommend using a mono leader then?

[@Flukemaster]

Not with this technique

[@randallrandolph4977]

I want my sticker. And what new rod for 13?

[@graysonchew7023]

what was that at 2:07

[@spanks4207]

Grayson Chew A HUGE TOAD!!!!

[@chrispegg]

Also: happy birthday!

[@american_chevy616]

thx for the video man

[@nathanfishes]

Is the spring the only time the grass becomes matted?????????

[@Flukemaster]

+Nathan Reynolds it depends on the lake and the type of grass. Fall is usually the best for matted grass

[@nathanfishes]

Flukemaster Ok Thanks!!!

[@rancepenick9450]

What's your favorite frog