How I Catch My First Bass on a Topwater Frog! Beginner Frog Fishing

I just caught my first bass on a topwater frog! As a beginner at frog fishing, this video is about how I catch it. I try the frog around some grass when I first arrive at the lake. But after about a half hour I change it up to a craw. I manage to catch a bass on the craw but I am not content. I try fishing the frog at a few more locations. After missing a couple of bites, it finally happens. I get my hopes up for a particular spot covered in weeds and slop, and this beginner catches that first fish on a frog! Now I just gotta try the topwater frog again.
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[@RealisticFishing]

12 people will have 7 years Bad Luck! 😂

This place is amazing, congratulations, good fishing with beautiful fish. *_Hug!!!_* 👍🎣🐠🐟😉

[@touchofsmoke]

12 people HAVEN'T caught their first bass on a topwater frog yet.

[@Nicksta177]

OFG_FORGED lol as long as you didn’t hit that dislike button I think he isn’t talking about you!

[@nicholaspouliotoutdoors384]

Is it 14 people now ?

[@honkeykong85]

20 people now gargle googan nuts

[@toddtheeagle8574]

I was eating when you hooked up with the frog and Stars and Stripes came on. Had to stand quickly and salute you Sir. Spilled Gatorade into Mac N Cheese. Nice catch.

[@AFishBicycle]

If I could make another suggestion, the majority of my success with a frog had been during the pause. You seem to twitch and reel pretty quickly and consistently. Give it 1-5 twitches and then force yourself to do a hard 5 second count. I throw in a 10 second count sometimes too. You’re doing great! Oh also when you hear/see the strike lower your rod and reel up the slack, the hammer it. If you don’t give them 2-4 seconds with the frog you will rarely hook up 😉 Congrats on the frog fish!!! 🐸

[@goforthandfish8393]

I do the exact opposite of what you're suggesting and am constantly twitching and reeling, and I swing as soon as I know the fish has it (could be immediately, could be after a couple seconds...it depends on how certain I am the fish has it). I've found that using the frog as a search bait and working it super fast in the thick stuff is a great way to get bit...all the commotion helps the fish accurately locate the frog through the pads or weed mats, and it forces them to react since they don't have time to think about it. I will slow down my retrieve to a twitch twitch pause if I'm casting at a nearby blowup or if a fish missed on the first pass, but I get more bites when I am working the frog hard. If they can hit a buzzbait or whopper plopper (which you can't fish in the weeds), they certainly can hit a fast frog that's moving weeds out of the way without stopping.

[@alexmac7359]

Hell yeah!!! Wasn't expecting stars and stripes to play... made me laugh so hard!!! Easily my favorite KZbin channel!!!

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks Alex!

[@DinsmoreOutdoors]

When the band started playing I lost it!! 🤣

[@DEBOSFishing]

Frog in the slop. Size doesn't matter, any frog fish is too fun! Congratulations man!

[@joebuck66]

I loved the music when you hooked up on the frog fish. I literally laughed out loud. Great video my friend.

[@touchofsmoke]

IT HAPPENED! IT FINALLY HAPPENED! We all knew this day would come. Congrats, Alex!!!

[@RealisticFishing]

WOO! 😄

[@Master_Wooo]

Congrats on your first frog fish!!!

[@RealisticFishing]

😎

[@jamesdavis9040]

Hell yea dude! I thought ya clickbaited us when you switched to the craw! That’s good stuff right there!

[@RealisticFishing]

No clickbait here, this is realistic fishing.

[@jamesdavis9040]

That’s why we watch ya! Frog bites will keep ya wanting more. Love it. Keep at it.

[@kagnewmp12]

Frogging is like Musky Fishing. One thousand cast hundreds of explosions and if your lucky a few fish. Laughed like hell when that music played.

[@thumb2theeye]

Major victory sir, Lunkerhunt looks to be a winner so far. Those damn legs, bass cant resist, well played, we all celebrate with you this day, Cheers.

[@RealisticFishing]

What a day! 😎

[@FishingwithAllyG]

Mr. Bass here I come with the topwater frog!!! Thanks for the tips!!

[@RealisticFishing]

Good luck!

[@randymorris8740]

Loved it when the music started playing once you landed the frog bass, nice touch... LOL

[@clinodev]

Oh yeah! Love the music, lol! That was great! The pressure's off now, too! You've officially caught your frog fish, you can just carry the lure around and celebrate ANY good catch with frog pee!

[@alazaroy_1936]

Honestly this gives me a lot more confidence in fishing because when I’m out I remember that I’m not gonna catch one on the first couple casts so the footage of him not catching anything is helping

[@FranktheTank319]

I saw a video and someone asked what their favorite bass fishing channel was and the first channel that came to mind was Realistic Fishing. You're always keeping it real and that's my favorite part.

[@thehunterslane]

I caught my very first largemouth bass (11", 4.4 lbs) on exactly that lure, fishing the edges (and holes within) the lily pads at 2:00 pm in SW Florida. The Lunker Hunt Frog works amazingly well! It was also the first artificial lure I ever caught ANY fish on. Highly recommended.

[@jefferystovall9617]

I have not caught a bass on a frog yet. I am more into worms and soft plastics.

[@RealisticFishing]

Me too, but I dont want to stay mediocre forever 😉

[@aboveaveragebayleaf9216]

Worms/craw baits are more reliable fish catchers, but don't overlook a frog. It is a great tool for heavy cover, and a ton of fun.

[@dahutful]

Congratulations Alex! Perseverance paid off. The frog may be a low percentage bait, but even a blind hog finds an acorn once in a while. Good work buddy!

[@RealisticFishing]

Yay for blind hogs 😅

[@raidersc9066]

U probally heard this in the comments..but u gotta use braid.there are plenty well priced braids that dont cost an arm an leg.

[@stephenbrock7252]

Bending the hooks out ever so slightly will help with hookups tremendously

[@lisatwitchell403]

If you really want to catch a bass on a frog, get to where you're fishing about dawn when there's fog on the water. That's true for most top water. That's when I've had my best of luck with topwater. My idea of a frog lure is an Arbogast black broken-back Jitterbug, a big one.

[@jeremymitchell9793]

Woo hooo congrats on your first frog fish !

[@SoCalNativeGal1]

LOL, the victory song! Almost stood up and put my hand over my heart. Congrats on the frog bass. Love them blow ups!

[@TheMetalkon]

I knew you could do it, and you caught it at the perfect kind of place to cast a frog.

[@RealisticFishing]

Finally!

[@Cxxth01]

Nice I haven’t even caught a top water fish yet in my life

[@RealisticFishing]

Dreams come true!

[@UGLYBOIMONTANA]

Congrats!! I know you would get one, I’ve been sitting back waiting!! Welcome to the FROGGER CLUB!!

[@jeremymiller3066]

Congratulations on the 🐸! I love top water blow ups! And you are by far my favorite UTuber and the only one that has ever said anything back to me... So thanks and best of luck!

[@RizKrispin]

That was BY FAR the best video I've watched in all of 2019 so far! BWA HA HA HA HA! Thanks for sticking with it, and letting us watch you stick with it, through disappointment AND success. Awesome video, awesome fisherman, awesome lessons, just awesome fun to watch. Can't tell you how much I appreciated everything about this!

[@kevintebo3736]

Outstanding. Welcome to the frog club. First one is the hardest. Why to keep fighting. Love it. Great job as usual.

[@danschmitz4699]

“I want the damn frog fish”, love it!

[@edd1610]

The fanfare, music, star swipe...epic video!

[@Winkiedoodles]

Congrats, RF. Frogs obviously work at the right time and place. The visual explosion of the strike is very exciting. Best wishes, Don

[@559LILPAW]

AWSOME congratulations I’m still trying to get my first frog fish 🎣

[@kingshaln7062]

559LILPAW just a few tips for ya. Fish the frog in calm water. Color of the frog also could depend on the time of day/weather. If it’s cloudy, use a dark colored frog/black frog, if it’s sunny, use a natural color. Try and fish the weeds/vegetation on the top of the water. I’ve had a ton of luck fishing in the afternoon as well because the fish are chilling under the vegetation and are using it as shade. Also since you’re going at 5am, try and fish the frog quicker. It’ll allow you to cover water faster and the fish will be in more a feeding mode. Do the opposite in the afternoon (work the frog slower) my biggest tip tho would be to let the frog sit there on the initial drop. What I mean by that is when you cast and the frog hits the water, let the frog sit for about ten seconds. This will make ripples go out and alert any fish nearby and it’ll get the attention of more fish. And for frogs I’d recommend the Booyah pad crasher and kvd sexy frog. Spro frogs are great too but a lil pricey. If you have further questions just wright back. Good luck!

[@zachkattner9043]

I got my first frog fish about 100 fish ago. Ok thats exaggerated but probably not by too much. Hands down my favorite way to catch bass. Always count one one thousand two one thousand and set the hook. Good luck!

[@twotoned2774]

Hey Alex, glad you were able to finally catch one on the frog. I know this comment is 3 days after the video but I have my best success using frogs when I reel and pause and wait for a few seconds. I have caught lots by mistake by leaving it in the water after reeling.

[@stolenCalypso]

These tip videos are the best man! Keeping it realistic!👍🏻

[@Gee-uu3ts]

Congrats Alex! On the frog bass!!! Now it’s time to turn that frog into a confidence bait!!

[@Ridg76]

Frog on my brother! Thumbs up.

[@billpalmisano]

Lol if I was fishing with you I'd have been laughing at the frog. Fished a thousand times, saw people use them, saw blowups at them, but I just have no confidence in them. Glad you got one, with the band music, good video.

[@timperry6095]

Love it! Congratulations on the first of hopefully 100s.

[@victorkaren6099]

Congratulations!!! I had a feeling you were going to make it happen. Love the Stars and Stripes after you caught it. Keep the quality videos coming!!!

[@sethjohnsonoutdoors4055]

Nice frog 🐸 bass!! Music 🎶 had me tripping!! Lol 😆 🤣

[@johndark6437]

Whoooo congratulations man getting that frog bass finally. I know you been really trying new suff. Tight lines!!

[@Reel__Adventures]

Awesome man! Nothing like the frog bass! The soundtrack was amazing. Made me laugh. Tight lines my friend !

[@mikebledsoe2315]

*Congratulations RealisticFishing on your 1st frog lure bass catch. 🎣🐸🍻🍺*

[@jr1001jr]

Hey Man, I got so excited for you when caught your frog-fish!!! At 1st I thought it wasn't gonna happen; I was thinking that the frog was a little too big. But you pulled through... way to go buddy. 👍😎👍

[@FishBerry90]

Awesome! Still haven't gotten a frog fish my self. Your persistence has paid off 🎣👍

[@acigar2003]

Congratulations on your first frog fish! Awesome music after the catch! 🎆🧨🎆

[@samuelwarden6285]

Well done sir I'm glad you didnt give up. I use a medium heavy rod with a black max reel and 30lb braid. I also open the hooks up a lil bit and trim the legs down. The booyah pad crasher in white is my favorite. 👊👍

[@lupiaan2021]

NICE! Way to go man, perseverance paid off!! That was great!

[@RealisticFishing]

Finally got it!

[@dylant4737]

Awesome!!! Congrats Alex! 🏆

[@hunterearney4389]

Congratulations keep on posting these great videos!!

[@Antznewz]

congrats dude, sometimes the grind is real

[@nrfishinman009]

Persistence shows us do not give up! Really cool.

[@ralphier3909]

Hells yeah brutha!......congrats on your 1st frog bass🍻🤙🏼

[@MattH-jy6yx]

Yes sir .. stayed with it and got it done . Nice work ..

[@mr_b22]

Nothing better than a top water blow-up. Congratulations on your first frog bass. They say you never forget your first time. Proving once again persistence will eventually rule the day. A very realistic catch.

[@kevinpeppel4331]

Congrats Alex! Welcome to the Frog Slop Nation! Hope that beer went down smoothly. You earned it. :)

[@MarkJohnson-lc6dd]

Love the music with the catch.! Congratulations. Love the video and I got a little more confidence just watching. Keep the videos coming Alex.

[@RealisticFishing]

Good luck!

[@chictown]

Way to stick with it, Alex! Two beers are in order! 😃

[@Ejaramillo77]

Grats Alex! Perseverance is keeping it realistic.

[@RealisticFishing]

Thats right 👍

[@blueboy1183]

Awesome Job!! Glad you caught a Frog Fish!!!! Enjoyed!!

[@dennisgrocholski4190]

Well done, Alex. I guess that persistence you've talked about paid off for you. Nice!👍👏👊

[@nashguy207]

Way to go. Congrats on your first Frog Fish!!! Also congrats on the 50k subs Way to go!!!

[@marshallhurt8814]

Nice bassin!Congrats on getting a bass with the frog!Good job!

[@lannyseals2084]

Nice brother! Glad you finally sore lipped a frog fish! Now I have to get my first frog fish

[@tylerstringer7145]

I always learn something from your videos. I fish mainly from the bank also. Thank you for what you do 👍🏻

[@danielsypen4981]

That was sweet! Love your channel. 🐸🎣

[@robcorr7391]

Frog tips: stick to shoreline cover pads and grass. Set the hook straight up and down not to the side it will help your hook ups And a med heavy pole with some 30-50lb braided line will make sure you can pull them through the muck with confidence❗️ congrats on your catch bud tight lines 🙏🏼

[@PeterCPRail8748]

Congrats on the frog fish!!!!!! For next time try bending the hooks a bit up with pliers so the point of the hook has about 1 to 2 mm gap from the body. Way easer to hook set the fish leading to less strikes without a fish on the bank or in the boat. It improved my hook set rate with frogs by a good 75% Awesome work and drive to get that frog fish.

[@fishin2themax245]

Only in America! Stars, Stripes and FrogBassin’ Forever -Congrats bro!

[@tangocharlie3545]

Way to go man, I’ve yet to catch a frog fish myself. I love that you put Stars and Stripes in the vid 👍🏼 Merica!

[@hightimesfishin2371]

Hell yeah bro! Congrats on the frog bass!

[@MrWelderguy08]

Woo! Get em man! I'm headed out in the morning to do a little frog fishin myself! Hope you catch a big one this weekend! Good luck out there! Keep it realistic! 😎

[@rodneybrummett5862]

Congrats! I catch fish on frogs all the time but have never caught one on a craw. Never give up. Great video, Alex..

[@wadechezem658]

Great job!! Im still workin on getting my 1st frog fish and im gonna keep tryin!!

[@elruso8675]

I have that same lure. One of the legs got torn off from a bass. Great job. Persistence pays off!!

[@kevinsandells9933]

Hell yes. I enjoy frog fishing. Always best to fish the frog on the moss. Enjoyed the video

[@faithm.173]

the first time u got a bite i was super happy for you! then the second bite that held on, i was excited!

[@dustinlaxton3070]

Congrats! How exciting man!

[@enduringpatriot]

Congratulations on your 1st frog catch! When I heard John Philip Sousa's "Stars and Stripes Forever" start playing, I stood up and saluted! Great touch to the end of a successful quest.

[@bsmith4396]

Great job on the frog fish!! I have that lure and haven’t had any luck with it. But I’m glad to see it works in competent hands! 😊

[@johncradden8182]

Have the exact same frog but just the smaller "pocket' frog version. That thing almost ALWAYS produces for me. Can work it so many different ways too. Slow, Fast, Stop & Go, anything. Nice selection!

[@sigfredogomez8760]

Congrats on first frog bass!!!...today (thanks to your videos) caught my first fish on lipless crankbait (peacock bass) ....keep up the good work alex 🍻🍻🍻

[@hoosierbackoutdoors1237]

Dude! That’s awesome!! I love frog fishing!

[@217rebeloutdoors5]

Nice job alex keep these great videos coming

[@jaymewhite817]

good job two thumbs up!!! I been fishing for 40 yrs. and still haven't caught one yet

[@BassRangerOutdoors]

Outstanding!! Accomplishment!! Great job!!

[@MetalMomma0911]

Congrats on your first frog bass! Freaking party!

[@FishingWithBIGD]

Haha congrats man, loved the music that kicked in when you finally hooked up on him 👍🏼💯

[@HopskysLounge]

Good job catching a couple and congrats on catching your first frog fish

[@robertminnis417]

Way to go buddy. You did it caught a bass on a frog. Congrats I know it can be hard sometimes to get them to bite a frog they have to be In that mood. But keep it realistic and keep reeling them In buddy. God bless.

[@donzelthomas143]

That's one of the best 🐸 out in my opinion.moss and grass is were I use it

[@RealisticFishing]

I will always remember it was a Lunkerhunt 👍

[@QuesadillaPadilla]

First congrats on 50k subs, second congrats on your 1st ever bass on a frog and lastly I'll be sending you a package sometime this month with retro console, lures and 2 giveaways for 2 very very very lucky subs

[@FL_Dolfo]

edwin padilla can I get a package too?

[@QuesadillaPadilla]

@@FL_Dolfo You and everyone else will have a chance of winning a whole tackle box worth of stuff, keep an eye out for the video

[@ZacMacFishing]

That’s a well-deserved beer sir. Great job!

[@jessemedinajr1485]

Your one fish up on me Alex with a frog. Congrats on finally getting your first frog fish. Pretty nice fish and bet it must of been really fun. Hopefully you continue to fish with a frog so I could learn from you how to pull one out.

[@dnacash]

Awesome! Congrats Alex!

[@midfloridatactical]

Awesome job on catching your first frog fish. They are so fun once you get the hang of them. I’m still working on my first “jig” fish. Hopefully soon!

[@reelmittenbassin8344]

Hell yeah!! I know you've been working hard trying to get that fish! And thanks for not giving up on it, sounds like you're a 🐸 feeshin fiend now😂