KOPPERS Live Target Frog - Topwater Fishing Tips (Hat Cam Bass)

[@jeridonovan3224]

Best video ever !!! Just caught the first Bass of the year this evening on same lure. Huge Bass!!! Catch and release always !! Trying the mouse in the Am.

[@Beyondthebackyard-au]

I have only just found your channel and am learning so much from it, I am going to try this technique soon. There are heaps of lily pads near my bass spot that I have never fished thinking I would only snag in all the lilypads constantly. You make it look so simple (I am sure its not)

[@HatCamBass]

Interesting question. In my "Frog Blowups" video I have footage of a bass hitting a frog that is sitting ON TOP of a lily pad. Fish was practically banging its head on the pad. So, they can still key in on these baits even when they aren't technically in the water. With that being said, you'll still need to find some kind of opening (even if it's tiny) to ensure a hookup.

[@TyTimeIsAwesome]

I bought this frog last year and was so quite unsuccessful with it. Glad I stumbled upon this video. Time to give froggy another chance!

[@brycestreet111]

Simply the greatest topwater video on KZbin!

[@daltonalexander5196]

These Kippers Live Target Frogs are the best... :-) Bass can't resist them

[@Treha1da]

Great Vid!!! Well put together and super informative. I am going out right now to try what you showed.

[@brushhog5237]

Great video.good camera quality and does not get boring!

[@cshields987]

Sweet vid man, love watching the bass smash the top water lures!!

[@TeamWatermeat]

Great job sir! Excellent footage, giant bass, and informative commentary. Best vid I've seen in a while!

[@Raastoffer]

It looks so awesome when the fish strikes! Great video!

[@theoutdoorsmen22]

Wow man great video!!!!! Love the slow mo action when the bass strikes at 5:16!!!!!

[@NobodyOwesYouAnythin]

I use a 7' Abu Garcia rod and a Shimano open face, with 50lb braided. I use a 5" steel leader because of all the fish around here that have teeth. I've been fishing for over 40 years and I've lost a LOT of Tackle around here. I bend the hooks out slightly to get a better hook set and make sure the legs aren't longer than the body of the frog. Works every single time :-D If there's a hungry fish nearby, you'll get'em.Thanks for the video.

[@safoxmulder]

Thanks for the video. Very interesting and good commentary.

[@HatCamBass]

Bite to hookup ratios are just naturally lower when frog fishing for a variety of reasons. But you can increase your odds by using a powerful rod, waiting a little longer to set the hook, and using braid.

[@TheGaliath360]

favorite lure every. iv bought 10 of these for this season coming up

[@sherrigaffney]

I use 20lb spiderwire braid with a koppers walking frog (not weedless). The main reason for heavy line is the weeds and sticks that bass swim through. Also, for lures try the original chatterbait, Rick Clunn series 2 crankbaits, rapalas, any kopper lures, and even Gary Yamamoto soft plastic baits like the green/pink or red/black worms, and always Mepps spinners. If you'll fish at night with lures or worms, use dark colors, the best for night are black and red. Bright in the day. usually.

[@markpetoskey9479]

Awesome video. Just what I was looking for. Thanks!

[@HatCamBass]

I've had days where a slow retrieve was the key, and other days fast worked better. Fast was the key on this particular day.

[@RafaelValentinmedina]

Thanks for the video. I learned a lot. Now I am a new subscriber. Keep it up.

[@HatCamBass]

Thanks, Rafael!

[@tylereaton5902]

When i frog fish i like to give twitches to the frog kind of like a crank bait but slower and smaller. what it does is it creates a hopping motion that works it a little slower so i can leave the bait in the strike zone longer. it makes a sort of popping movement. it also helps when you reach a small opening it will give the frog the walk the dog action.

[@FloridaBoyGrizz]

Here he is *holds up Lilly pad* hajaj a good video! Love it!

[@GreenphineMusic]

I just got one of these and this has really helped me learn how to use it. Thanks!

[@gBORG69_]

Fantastic video. Great fish and very good information. Keep it up.

[@xLedio]

Awesome bass fishing

[@HatCamBass]

When fishing thick pads like these, I'm using an erratic stop and go retrieve and throwing in some quick twitches too.

[@SpinningForDummies]

I love topwater lures! Great Video!

[@stgt15]

I think I've watched this video like 10 times can't wait for frog time here got a green live target

[@Quagmire88]

I like to use pline floroclear. I get minimal stretch and yet have the ability to tie good knots without having to use a leader as if i was using braid.

[@aimanjarrar4765]

I use a shakespear short rod and reel. Have never had a problem with it. 15 pound line as well. Have pulled in monster bass (25 inches plus) and some really nice Pike with is as well. There are times where i thought she might snap but she never has.

[@dkstacker]

Great video! Can't wait to try it this season!

[@coosess]

Amen on the good rod! I have converted back to mono without any problems. But My rod quality has improved and I have noticed less issue pulling these fish out. That first fish was a hog!

[@Macalicious21s]

Looks like a nice place to fish!

[@TheCheaterFilms]

I'll try and keep this short. Use braid, set the hook at a 10-3 o clock position, med heavy rod. When the fish bites, say 1, then say 2 and set the hook hard. Keep pressure and rush the fish back to the boat very quickly. Its hard to get good hooksets with frogs so you need to rush them, dont let them fish too much.

[@mattlindhom6673]

Can't wait!!! I have the same frog.

[@ghclimer]

Me too man, I love mine. My dad tuned me on to frog fishing and it's a blast.

[@GoProFishingTV]

Nice! Just used my frog yesterday and had a great time!

[@69TIZMAN]

When fishing heavy cover you gotta use strong line. Braid works best...minimum 60-65lb test. Also wait for a few seconds before setting the hook. Make sure your rod is right for this type of fishing too. A stronger med-heavy to heavy rod will do great. Try different retrieves too...like erratic stop n go, "walk the dog", twitch, watch frogs and see how they move. Like experts say "EXPERIMENT" fish don't always react the same way.

[@BHoutdoors]

Nice video, it's always fun using top water, I subscribed!

[@joekinse5796]

i've used mono for years and fished heavy cover with it and never had a problem with it

[@sjneedly446]

The heavy braid is for A. Hook setting power since it has no stretch B. So the bass' abraisive mouths don't wear through as easy C. The line doesn't dig into the spool with thicker braid D. braid lasts longer than mono or floro

[@madmattfishing]

Great video! Love the Livetarget Frogs! Well put together video, good fish also got some nice bass up there

[@HatCamBass]

I think they are. They are quite durable and have held up to about 50 strikes already.

[@MYNEWMOKE]

I like your strategy.

[@fuski23]

top water fishing is soo much fun :)

[@joshuahanson3784]

Fact: braided line is much stronger than mono. With braid you won't have the stretch that mono gives you when you set the hook. Also with mono, if the bass is bigger it might want to take a little dive, in that case braid is perfect because one good tug the lilly pad, or whatever its rapped around will rip easily, where as mono there is a good chance of it snapping. Trust me I used to use mono just like you. Braid may be more expensive, but in the end it is worth it.

[@Game0vr1]

I use the exact frog you do as well... what I do is take my pliers and squeeze behind the barb and bend them up so that they are not flush with the body

[@DirtyRedBaits]

I have that exact kopper. Just never have much luck with it. Awesome video though!

[@arfisherman01]

I love it when they have attitude like that

[@unicornsteaks6769]

Good informative video. Thanks.

[@imadumas2]

Well-made video for sure!

[@tymacc007]

Great vid!!

[@v2fe]

Great video!

[@samspoons8369]

Great video that helped me alot !!!!!!

[@Heavy.Chevy.4x4]

Great video

[@LipRipper863]

great video bro, those bass were smashin your frog!!!

[@topdog5050]

Nice vid Bro..............Tight Lines!

[@insertnamehere9598]

Great video, I had to double check that I gave you a like

[@LambJordan]

If the fish are active/hungry/aggressive you will be able to retrieve it faster but if there not hitting on a fast retrieve its good to slow it down give the fish a chance to check it out then it will strike.

[@truebalsamhogs]

Good job on this video .

[@polo6957]

Great video bud!

[@TexanGuy]

Bass nailed it!

[@Jmorrisfishing]

I just lost what would've been the biggest bass if my life yesterday, using a koppers live target frog. Was so disappointed and upset. It popped out of its mouth right at the shore like a foot from me and swam off real quick. No exaggeration probably about 24 inches and upwards of 6 lbs +. I love this frog to death though. I needed a heavier rod to drive the hook in deeper. Right before that hookup I caught a 2 and a half lb 18 inch . These frogs are awesome and I recommend them to everybody

[@HatCamBass]

Jake Morris Damn, that sucks. Keep at it and you'll hook her again.

[@Jmorrisfishing]

Thanks, I sure hope she eats it again. It did suck.

[@niccotartaglia310]

I have the same frog and I lost an 8 lb bass in a swim club lake in nj I was so pissed

[@badandy880]

Great tips. Thanks bud

[@ajmcintyre8288]

The best all around bait is a six inch berkley powerbait power worm in black.

[@AnthonyXiong]

live target frogs are my favorite, yes they're a few bucks more, but yes they're worth it, why? because they have real good color quality and also the plastic body is very soft and easy for a bass to bite down on. I've used snagproof frogs and they work too but they have a harder body and due to that i lose a lot of fish. If i couldn't use a LT frog i'd use a Spro.

[@srleon87]

I get tired of using it and never worked and I see that you did it very well any advice?

[@ERone43]

awesome vid. I subscribed and liked. I am trying to make a frog fishing from my hobie outback video but the fish haven't been cooperating. thanks for the tips

[@bassmaster013]

Nice fishin there bud

[@cstorm01]

i love topwater fishing

[@tylerschuster1115]

great video and tips! :)

[@georgedavis6583]

rip out the strand legs put 2 jig rattles in backwards to plug the holes use 2 berkley power grubs for legs just put them on the hooks. the extra flavor will make them hold on a few more seconds.. when the bass hits just freeze!!! count to three or feel the fish pull for 1.5 seconds THEN PULL and hard...65 LB BRAID ONLY!!!!

[@babyyaker5171]

Cool vid!

[@ProPescaAventuraselvagem]

que bom que o peixe predador de sua região não tem dente! Aqui é 5 ataque de trairão a isca fica destruída. boa pesca.

[@joshgarza7125]

Nice bass!

[@njgl2010]

Ain't NOTHING on Earth like a topwater blowup!

[@thehoxhaistbodhisattva7967]

I've got a good handful of topwater frogs, including live targets, river 2 sea, etc. but have never caught a thing on them... They look like lots of fun, but unfortunately were all clearly designed with largemouth in mind. They get nipped at here, but our smallies up North here just can't seem to get their top lips over the top of the bait when striking :(

[@MoshPitScury84]

Awesome vid... you have yourself a new sub... ive been looking for a quality frog. this frog will be the next one i purchase.... What state and time of the year are you fishing... assuming fall....

[@HatCamBass]

In thick pads, walking it isn't really an option. My retrieve is pretty fast in this vid b/c that's how the bass wanted it on this day...but also try letting it sit in those openings with a quick twitch or two. If I was working the edges of the cover, I'd be walking it.

[@GeorgiaBassBros]

So when you fish the frog are you just doing a retrieve and stop or are you "walking the dog" or any other tecnique

[@HatCamBass]

The 65T

[@lukeziegler5355]

Sweet strikes! I'm having trouble setting the hook when frog fishing I'm using 15 pound mono for bankfishing just like you. I can't seem to penetrate the hooks. I wait reel down and set it and the fish comes off. I'm using a 6 foot medium heavy rod. any tips?

[@HatCamBass]

Tan Brown. Sometimes I will trim a little off the legs, but I don't really think it's needed.

[@BagwellFishing]

Love Topwater

[@TheBarberjustin]

Love koopers frogs my god I slammed so many bass in them this weekend at lake jacksboro

[@tristonjones4]

nice bass

[@anthonyfrade5203]

Bass don't 'miss' the frog, half of the bass strikes aren't to bite. Sometimes bass just charge a frog to knock him up and stun him. You need to not move the frog so the bass believes it and only set when the fish takes the frog under.

[@danielaleckson2402]

nice video! whats the name of this hat cam and where did you purchase it at? thanks!

[@victorvargas9111]

Nice fish

[@johnharrington2230]

how do i fix my baitcaster from all the line coming out when i cast like it gets all tangled in the main part of the reel and hard to undo

[@MezOner]

dude i could sit there with that frog and fish those pads all day!!!

[@austinowns15]

First time I used it along a weed bed close to shore got 2 footer the bass devoured it it was at the very back off his mouth it took a hour to get out it was hooked so far back and so good I didn't use it afther because I was scared I'd have the same problem again

[@Lickmaballzzzzz]

I do the same thing in lily pads or duck weeds with a rubber worm texas rigged with no wait and I do just as good as with a frog

[@MrElvisr27]

Nice video

[@brendaeberwein8338]

AWESOME

[@Louz_Drumz]

you should look into clatterbrat lures... death dealer bart

[@mattgreiner201]

Nice Bass, I use a green soft plastic worm with a size 4.0 worm hook. I've tried using frogs but never had luck, maybe could you give me a couple of tips?

[@joekinse5796]

i do not like braided line i use mono for years and years and never had one problem with it i fish mono near trees,stumps,weeds,lillys and what not and never failed me

[@rickanator65]

Thank you!

[@rickanator65]

What if the lily pads are too thick as far as how much open bodies of water between each pad? Or would you suggest fishing with moderate cover

[@tesayseng]

excuse me sir ... what kind of rod and reel did u use ?