Frogs vs. Toads: When To Use Each | Bass Fishing

Learn key differences between frogs and toads, when to fish each, and why, plus a new tip you've never seen! This video is packed with fishing information.
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[@trwhitford65]

I have been using frogs as top water and/or jig for 40+ years. I enjoy seeing you catch great fish using them too.

[@ericcluck2295]

Thanks for the tips on toads vs frogs. I'm still somewhat of a beginner fisherman, and these tips are very helpful in my quest to be a better fisherman.

[@gabeharris422]

The patience... That's the most impressive part of your video and the thing I learned most. Love the idea of using a toad as a jig, but the time you wait to set the hook is impressive. Thanks for the tip!

[@bassresource]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.

[@brandongrumm5774]

I have been really getting in to top water frogs here the past two years I'm starting to get the hang of them now. This video was explained well on how and when to use. The frogs. I'm so glad u guys take out the opportunity to explain with confidence on how to use them thank you for taking the Time out and. Making a great video

[@bassresource]

Thanks for the feedback Brandon Grumm! I appreciate it.

[@pauldowden9642]

Good tip on pitching the toad like a jig. I will try that next time I'm out on the water. Fall pattern hasn't really started here in Louisiana yet still have daytime highs in the low 90's and nighttime lows in the low 70's . I sure would like to see an in depth video on pitching jigs when you get time. I like your videos better than the others because they are how-to orientated with out all the hype.

[@MrBassOutdoors]

Same in Ga. Bass are back schooling in the deep channels. Ready for the fall to get here.

[@williambarnes1276]

Love to fish both toads and frogs. Good tip on the frog on a jig for a different look.

[@moe-qh4pl]

Gotta love top water frog fishing for rod bending bass!!! Awesome tips on action movements for the toad.

[@bassresource]

Glad you liked it moe 1320!

[@leepifer1]

I never had luck with toads. I definitely gotta try again after this video - thanks!

[@tonymaxedon]

Frogs vs. toads: With the frogs a fisherman has to wait for the tension in the rod to set the hook. Walking the dog ir twitching both work with frogs. Toads create a surface of water motion to draw strikes. bpulling the toads across moss or lilly pads has an advantage to drop into holes thru the moss to draw strikes. Throw the toad like a jig with flipping and pitching too! Put me N2Win with BassResource.com and Mr. May! Thanks for the chance BassResource.com with Another fantastic video!!!

[@stevenmcever5280]

Can't say I have ever jigged a toad but have swam them under the surface with a weighted frog hook! Thanks for the tip.

[@johnmichaelmacdonald6633]

Explaining the difference between a solid Toad and Hollow body Frog was helpful and how to Fish the Frog was also helpful. Have to buy some Frogs to Try that approach.

[@bassresource]

Glad to help. Thanks for watching!

[@josephpriori8608]

I always use a frog. I will definitely try the toad. Thanks for the tips.

[@danielwagoner]

Great tip on flipping and pitching it. That's definitely something different than they're used to seeing

[@bassresource]

Hi Daniel Wagoner. Thanks for the feedback and support. I look forward to hearing more from you.

[@garybatchelor7849]

can't wait to try your tips this weekend on frogs and toads . Hope its a greatday

[@bassresource]

Great! Let me know how you do!

[@Garth21325]

Fishing a toad like a jig? that's pretty innovative! The new style of video hasn't gone unnoticed, its a cool change up from many of the older straight forward instructional videos.

[@bassresource]

Thanks for noticing Garth. It's a lot more work, but the end result is worth it.

[@scottdossey9527]

Good job guys I like the tip about using the weight to keep them upright!

[@richardpriebe4183]

I love fishing topwater, but as a new bass fisherman, I'm just starting to collect a few new baits. I have popping frogs, but the regular frog is still on my wish list, because I wasn't sure just how to fish it yet. This video should be a huge help. Looking forward to picking up a couple and giving them a try this fall or in the spring.

[@bassresource]

Richard Priebe, glad I could help. Let me know which tips helped the most. Looking forward to hearing much more from you.

[@jasongrice4282]

I absolutely love frog and toad fishing. It is probably my favorite way to bass fish. I agree that toad fishing is more versatile than hollow body frog fishing. I like to let the Zoom Horny Toad to flutter and jig it as well. The rage toad is my favorite...the feet on it can make commotion in all types of cover and even the thickest grass mats. Thanks for the tips on waiting and how to set the hook. I will try to keep my cool and use these ideas when I am frog fishing, but it can be hard sometimes. My adrenaline gets pumping when they attack these baits. Thanks for the video, Bass Resource is quickly becoming my favorite bass fishing videos.

[@bassresource]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.

[@robertcannon3600]

I'm always looking for new presentations the fish haven't seen.

[@yikesmike1398]

Another vid loaded with info Thanks Glenn Love fishing frogs even from the bank. I throw them in shallow water filled with grass and algae and the bass explode as soon as I stop the retrieve Thanks for the hook up tips

[@bassresource]

Yes, absolutely Michael Daley! Thanks for watching!

[@camoxtreme]

Been fishing frogs for a while. Just happened to pick up some toads the other day to try. 👍🏻

[@victorsimonsen921]

love the tip to add slack to the line before setting hook on frog.

[@bassresource]

Glad you liked it victor simonsen!

[@forrestlester146]

Gonna have to try adding slack to the line before hookset. Great video!!

[@bassresource]

Yes, you want to wait until you feel the weight of the fish. Once you do, your hookset should be a very quick "whip" as described in teh video. You're BRIEFLY giving a LITTLE slack in one swift movement as part of the hookset, which helps pile-drive the hooks deep.

[@stanboerner1085]

Good info as always Glenn. Use em both and do a couple tweeks on both to put the odds in my favor. Keep up the good work

[@ronniecarlson4667]

Great video guys! I fish the Ca Delta so I love Frogs and Toads!

[@TidyFlies2]

This year I fished frogs and toads a lot . Had my best year ever. Would love to have more or these lures to share when I take my family and friends fishing.

[@connorerhardt1767]

seen toads as trailers before but never seen it pitched and flipped, good idea!

[@WestCoastBassin]

So frogs are good for the warmer months and the toads for the cooler months. Never knew that.Great info. I also love fishing the jig. Adding a new weapon to my jiggin arsenal. The jiggin toad. Thanks Kari..

[@bassresource]

WestCoastBassin, glad I could help. Let me know which tips helped the most. Looking forward to hearing much more from you.

[@WestCoastBassin]

BassResource - Bass Fishing Information..... Was a winner picked for this video?

[@charliekuno4188]

I got a bunch of both. I still prefer frog over toad. But I've never waited to set hook I usually just put the Gusto to her immediately. I'll have to try it out and see if the hook up ratio improves at all. Great video as always.

[@bassresource]

Thanks for watching Charlie Kuno!

[@shannonnadeau8644]

Thanks for the video. I have been wondering about the usefulness of toads; now I have two great techniques to try with them.

[@bassresource]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.

[@fredaw61]

I had just took my toads out of my main box so now I will add them back in. Thanks for the videos.

[@bassresource]

Fred Wagner, glad I could help. Let me know which tips helped the most. Looking forward to hearing much more from you.

[@jonnybaggs4192]

Looking forward to trying frogs and toads this fall!

[@bassresource]

Glad you liked it JONNY BAGGS!

[@kenmelancon1844]

Ken M Great video. Learned how to use the frog correctly.

[@brucecorney6968]

Great tipsLike the idea of jigging the soft toad. Liked the tunes too!!!

[@bassresource]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.

[@revjimparsons]

Patience...I need to learn that. I usually attempt to set the hook once I see the blowup. I'll be more patience next time!

[@jasonmeade123]

Nice video. Always enjoy catching a bass on a frog. May have to start using toads now.

[@tbrash6465]

Great tips on when to use each of these lures (frogs and toads)! Good to know that letting the frog sit in the openings with some twitching sounds good! Thanks Glenn!

[@bassresource]

Troy Brashear, glad I can help. Thanks for subscribing as well.

[@keenanmoore264]

I think KBF said he uses his left over toads as jig trailers. Same idea. Great video glenn. I could watch frog blow ups all day. It's pretty much the only way I fish.

[@matthewbroser8305]

It's great hearing more about topwater baits. I've done really well fishing a grub weightless on the surface but I think I'll save that for last from now on and try the frogs and toads first

[@bassresource]

Great! Let me know how you do!

[@thisislargemouth5566]

Daaang man. Your old lady really knows how to swing on em lol. Good on her.

[@bassresource]

Old Lady? Well, she IS getting pretty close to getting that Denny's discount. LOL! Thanks for the compliment!

[@thisislargemouth5566]

BassResource - Bass Fishing Techniques sorry, California English... My 7 year old nephew has an "old lady". 😂 Nothing but respect for anyone who swings like that. 🎣👍

[@codymilner6890]

I wish my wife fished with me like that, let alone come up with wicked good idea's! Great stuff, thank you

[@bassresource]

Nice! We love to hear feedback like this. Thanks for being a loyal viewer!

[@jamesf1525]

Will try these lures around lay-downs, since we don't have much grass in Lanier.

[@johnhorne9804]

Great comparison and tips for Toad and Frog fishing. Never thought about using a Toad like a Jig. Next time out?

[@bassresource]

John Horne, glad I can help. Thanks for subscribing as well.

[@kmoulton88]

I like the frogs.. ther are so many to pick out.. to use and for wht typ of water.. I hope I get the opportunity to win.. thanks and god bless and you have a great day

[@garywhite75]

Good point on using frog for more active fish and toad for less active fish!

[@bassresource]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.

[@MrBassmaster6969]

Love top water frogging ! Love to use those toads!

[@beerat29]

nice bass, i have been having a lot of luck on frogs now that the lakes are low and there is a lot of grass and weeds.

[@williamitter7219]

Loved the video. I'll have to go purchase a toad and give it a try. Should be a good multi-use lure.

[@williamshelton2464]

Nice video! Definitely gonna help my top water game.

[@blackdeath5026]

I use frogs alot actually love the top water action when they nail it

[@deiks2081d]

I prefer to use the toad technique since you can cover high and low spots on the water also cover more water in general but will also try the frog to entice the bigger bites.

[@daft_wizard]

They both do completely different things

[@kman2112]

This is one of the most exciting ways to catch bass. Thank you for another great video.

[@bassresource]

Glad you liked it kman2112!

[@jarrettclinton783]

Never liked fishing a toad but will have to try it out again

[@bensande1017]

I love fishing frogs and toads on or near the surface on our bass rivers in the Mountain West. The Snake, Salmon, Rogue and John Day rivers all see toads flourishing midsummer before the glacial water gets above 65 degrees, and the smallies are super aggressive in taking big baits on the surface. There's nothing better than watching a 4 pound smallies smash a frog on the surface

[@bassresource]

Yes, absolutely Ben Sande! Thanks for watching!

[@jonnykaw]

When fishing a toad I'll often get a strike at the beginning of my retrieve, before the toad reaches he surface. Great tips as always.

[@allanpalmer2877]

Great video. You ever absolutely right, I never saw anyone fish a toad as a jig... but I will be trying this out. Thanks, and keep up the good work!

[@bassresource]

Great! Let me know how you do!

[@joemommajohnson]

Love this! Love frog and toad fishing! Love the explosions

[@BassGeek]

Great tips man. Especially flipping the toad.

[@themarquistador66]

The fish in the waters I fish just don't like things constantly moving. I've tried toads and buzzbaits but I don't get the bites that I get with a frog or pop-R or any other topwater bait I can just pause and let sit. I pop it around the grass but will walk the dog in the open water, which makes the frog a pretty versatile bait.

[@randyweathersby4533]

Good video. I'm going to give toads a try at my next opportunity. Thanks.

[@jebbartow6909]

Interesting concept of using the toad as a jig.I'll have to try and give you feedback.

[@bassresource]

Great! Let me know how you do!

[@tonyrubaszewski6811]

yes I have been using the toads as a jig for years. thats how I started using it. but I use it as both at the same time.use it as a top water bait till I see a place I can let it sink then twitch it, great where there are pads. use it as a top water and stop it before you get to pad, let it sink, they hit it there or when you go over the pad and let it sink. they are very aggressive I have noticed when I change retrieves, but great combination

[@bassresource]

Thanks for watching Tony Rubaszewski!

[@YeeWins]

Top water frog all day. If want a little sinking action, I pop some weights in them. Different swimming action but can still get the job done! Good to all the other contestants! Hope I win!

[@TheJluv70]

Landed my first bass on hollow body frog this week!

[@bassresource]

Awesome. Thanks for the feedback TheJluv70!

[@dustykinley446]

good tips again Glenn. thanks.

[@chriselliott5412]

Great video with good tips. Great baits on Santee Cooper lakes!!

[@frankakey1974]

I have been using toads and flukes for pitching and flipping for almost 7 years. Great bait for that presentation bass aren't used to seeing.

[@tonyrubaszewski6811]

yes so true. love this. seem to get more bites when fishing is tough, I use the fluke w/and w/out a weight depends on where I am fishing, and I never use a weight w/the toads, better presentation

[@bassresource]

Glad you liked it Frank Akey!

[@jacobsmith6614]

As always wonderful advice, I have never really fished toads before but have a ton of them can't wait to try you wife's fish it like a jig. Next time I go out I'll be more confident with frogs as well, I have lost a lot of fish by not setting the hook properly, from now on I'll put some slack on it and "whip it"

[@bassresource]

Great! Let me know how you do!

[@jacobsmith6614]

BassResource - Bass Fishing Information I was out yesterday and got skunked, hopefully today will be better.

[@gunslinger1887]

Another great video. I see I haven't been waiting long enough with my frogs in the open spots. I also have a toad like lure called a freaky frog from Radfish that I run weightless so it's drop is pretty slow but on retrieve it runs just under the surface. I'll have to try it with a weighted hook next time. Thanks again Glenn.

[@kendallroy1720]

Like the pitching tip. Have you ever done that on bedding fish? If not give it a try next spawn. My go to the past decade

[@bassresource]

That’s a good tip as well, Kendall Roy. Thanks for sharing.

[@janthorsen8859]

Great info for introduction to frog/toad fishing!

[@adamfiletti2250]

I can't wait to try flipping toads. Great idea!

[@bassresource]

Hi Adam Filetti. Thanks for the feedback and support. I look forward to hearing more from you.

[@paulwalters7564]

Great information! I’m going to try fishing the toad like a jig.

[@brycethorsen2796]

very good hints and tips

[@michael476b]

Glen, I found some that use toads for buzzbait trailers.

[@kjfishman547]

Great tips as usual.

[@bruceburr3656]

great tips as always, I have also used toads as a jig trailer. They work great!! I promise you.

[@shaunmoeller3288]

You can also use it on a chatterbait

[@stevefox6513]

Thank you for the tips Glen. One question I have is... what region of the country are you fishing when you are giving your tips?

[@bassresource]

I'm in the NW, and have fished all over the country except for the NE.

[@markhardesty1603]

I fished frogs a lot, but not toads to much, guess I should try it :)

[@roseystuart1841]

love the feeling when Bass blow up on the frog or toad... TKS for the advice ,

[@bloodswordoffire22]

I've fished frogs a lot, but never used toads. I'll have to give them a try now.

[@michael476b]

I use a toad like a buzzbait. It kicks up a lot of water. Using it as a jig trailer is a great idea.

[@llccmalways79]

I'll try it out and keep you posted, I am sure it is very effective. Thanks for sharing! Yup I pushed Like!!

[@bassresource]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.

[@mikegrieshaber169]

AGAIN a GREAT video 🎣🎣 Thanks

[@FishingWithFred]

That's awesome your wife has your back! "There you go honey thatsa good one!"

[@calebkennedy1819]

Your wife is awesome now I just need to get my wife that good. Great video I now have a better understanding on how to use frogs and toads. Thank you sir

[@bassresource]

Nice! We love to hear feedback like this. Thanks for being a loyal viewer!

[@CURTISJENK]

Great information!

[@warriors5779]

Nice vids, keep em coming

[@arxarx6795]

I've always been reluctant to add frog/toads to my arsenal, but you've now convinced me to reconsider. I honestly didn't know that there would be a difference between the two. Is this a universal difference between the two or just with Rage tails? Thanks.

[@bassresource]

It's universal.

[@dwmjr2253]

You can also flip & punch and go weightless with a toad, it's a unibait fished on top and bottom.

[@bassresource]

Yes, absolutely Cadillac Moe! Thanks for watching!

[@jimfrank3131]

Love both!

[@kushcrumbleshatter]

on the blow up I reel down and pick up the slack until I feel the weight of the fish then I swing for the fences because I found when I had slack in the line and I cracked the whip it was blowing their mouths open and not getting hook penetration it just seemed to be blowing their lips open but since I started reeling up the slack until the fish is felt I have had very good hook up ratio, to each his own tho watever works for each individual is wat they shuld do.

[@WiTuLoooo]

I had the exact same thing happen, throwing slack into the line had me losing fish.

[@kushcrumbleshatter]

Sum Ting Wong yea man it tends to blow their mouths open wen I wuld swing on em with slack in the line but everyone's different ya no I just prefer to reel as much slack as I can b4 hittin em

[@MrBassOutdoors]

Proper way to fish frogs (toads) in the south is exactly what you described. Reel up the slack, set the hook. I never set the hook on slack line, that causes lost fish.

[@bassresource]

Yes, you want to wait until you feel the weight of the fish. Once you do, your hookset should be a very quick "whip" as described in the video. You're BRIEFLY giving a LITTLE slack in one swift movement as part of the hookset, which helps pile-drive the hooks deep. If you give too much slack, then you're doing it wrong.

[@fallingironreks83]

Good video as usual. Thanks

[@elwooddestiny11blues20]

Done this with the toad in 2013 . Here in the uk we dont have bass but i needed for my jig head and soft plastic to fall slower through the water and I didnt have any lighter jigheads . Stuck on a toad . Problem solved . My canal PB pike of 31.7lb was caught 10 minutes later . Surely others have done this with the toad . Good informative video anyway . Like from me .

[@bassresource]

Nobody claimed she invented it. But she did discover it on her own. Thanks for watching.

[@elwooddestiny11blues20]

@@bassresource Hopefully you didnt take what i said the wrong way . I meant "surely others have done this with the toad" as in talking to the comments section . Im from the UK and a couple of my comments have come across the wrong way to the U.S.A guys . Didnt mean it as a personal attack on your wife and hope it didnt come across that way . Anyone that thinks outside the box is on the ball in my book . Great angling there !!! Thats a like and a thumbs up from me .

[@brianneff6858]

Hopefully I get to try these

[@michaelsoileau1820]

Great tips!!

[@84FrankDaTank]

That's awesome you and the wife fish together

[@bassresource]

Thanks for the support, 84neilbone, and thanks for watching!

[@chuckisrael5263]

Alot of good information....

[@fromtheedge2theledge]

Great tips and my wife thanks your wife as she expressed to me that wives knows a few things about fishing too. Note to self: I hear her😎🎣 have to call her back I have a bass on the other line😁

[@bassresource]

Awesome. Thanks for the feedback From the Edge 2 the Ledge!