Mastering Topwater Frog Fishing: Essential Tips for Largemouth Bass in Heavy Cover

Unlock the secrets of successful topwater frog fishing for largemouth bass in this comprehensive tutorial by Lake Fork Bass Guide, Stephen Fatherree (www.LakeForkGui...). This video focuses on the effective use of a hollow belly frog in shallow water environments, targeting areas dense with grass and lily pads where largemouth bass thrive.
🐸 Effective Lure Choice: Learn why the topwater frog is a preferred lure among bass anglers for navigating through heavy cover. This guide provides practical insights into selecting and utilizing the right frog for different conditions.
🎣 Expert Techniques: Stephen shares his extensive knowledge and techniques in topwater bass fishing. From precise casting to strategic retrieval methods, gain tips that are crucial for mastering this style of fishing.
🌱 Navigating Shallow Waters: Explore the nuances of fishing in grassy and lily pad-rich waters. This video gives you a clear understanding of how to approach these environments and increase your chances of hooking largemouth bass.
🔍 Skill Enhancement: Whether you're just starting or looking to refine your techniques, these tips will help you improve your fishing skills and enjoy greater success with topwater frogs.
🔗 Experience the Action: Watch the full tutorial here: • Mastering Topwater Fro... and discover the thrill of catching largemouth bass with topwater frogs.
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[@calebgleckler7596]

One of my favorite videos I've ever watched it was quick I didn't have to listen to someone talk for twenty minutes and you did a great job explaining that very quickly with lots of information

[@jtkelly251]

Agreed

[@parrotbill]

Awesome buddy! There are a lot of folks who give a little explanation and few who really help the novice. My hat is off to you!!!

[@FatherreeFishing]

+Parrot Bill Thank you for the comment and for watching my friend. I hope these videos help you to catch more bass, please make sure to subscribe to see all of my newest videos!

[@parrotbill]

FatherreeFishing I caught 18 one day in the heat of the summer when the water was over 85 degrees. So that says something.

[@FatherreeFishing]

+Parrot Bill That's awesome, you crushed them! It sometimes seems that the hottest and brightest days are best for fishing the frogs!

[@parrotbill]

FatherreeFishing Up until I first started fishing bass this year I thought Hot days and Rainy days were bad days to fish. Boy was I wrong...you know that old saying "It's all on how you wiggle the worm". If you have a bad presentation on a good fishing day, you probably won't catch much. You and a few others taught me a lot about plastic bait. So thanks again.

[@FatherreeFishing]

+Parrot Bill Thank you for watching/commenting! I appreciate it sir!

[@markcooke5075]

dude your videos are great, short and too the point yet full of usefull info. +1 for being a fellow Texan

[@FatherreeFishing]

Thanks for the comment/watching sir!

[@marksorensen1441]

Excellent lesson on frog fishing Steven. To the point and clearly presented. Thanks for the tips.

[@FatherreeFishing]

+Mark Sorensen Thank you for the comment and for watching sir!

[@tpccreech4201]

Great video! I did exactly what you said and caught 7 fish, before watching your video I had not caught a fish on the frog bait. I really appreciate you making this educational video I found a new favorite bait!!!

[@FatherreeFishing]

+Tpc Creech That's great to hear, I am glad you learned something from this video that you were able to put to use on the water!

[@yusufkanl4339]

I am watching from Turkey I love watching you

[@FatherreeFishing]

Thanks for the comment!

[@FatherreeFishing]

Most was filmed on the northeast end and on the south west side across from Wolf creek.

[@robskater94]

Nice, short, and to the point. Nice video, and thanks for the tips!

[@FatherreeFishing]

+TheGoldenKick Thank you for the comment, I try to keep the video content short and to the point just as you said. I appreciate you watching and thanks for the compliment!

[@todd5198]

I have been trying to get a frog to work all summer, I just can't seem to get it right. It is one of only two baits I own and work with a lot that I still have never caught a fish on, not sure what I am doing wrong but I own 5 frogs and just took all but one out of my tackle and put them into my unused gear box, perhaps some day I will make one work and have enough confidence in them to devote space in my box for top water lures, I would love to experience that type of strike.

[@FatherreeFishing]

I like them all, Scum Frogs, Spro Frogs, Reaction Innovations Frogs, River2Sea Frogs etc. I really don't have a favorite brand that I use more than the others.

[@Nunyabidness20]

Steve man you the man! Appreciate your videos dude👍👍👍🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣

[@Kedbuka]

These are great videos. Thank you.

[@crazybassfisherman12]

What frog brand do you recommend

[@YAKMANONT]

great video

[@pregnantcow7739]

I really enjoyed your video. You cut to the chase and didn't ramble on about irrelevant information.

[@visualkeirockstar]

i just use mono and spinning rod for everything cause im cheap.

[@NICKof96]

amen brother

[@FatherreeFishing]

Yea buddy, nothing wrong with mono and spinning rod!

[@robertbrandywine]

@@FatherreeFishing Except you can't find a heavy action spinning rod.

[@8oUn7Y]

Was that in lake fork where you were in the pads? What part of the lake?

[@gabrielgarland3406]

Great video man love your stuff. I've got a 7ft Med hvy Abu Garcia silver Max and I also run mono mostly because I'm still learning and floro is so much more. Will this decrease my chances with bass because I use mono for anything I throw? Thanks for any advise brother best of luck this season

[@FatherreeFishing]

Thanks for the comment, I don't think mono will scare the fish at all unless you are in ultra clear water!

[@omarfowler2198]

nice Vedio

[@gooddad50]

great thanks buddy ..

[@FatherreeFishing]

Thanks for the comment!

[@LmftFishing]

Nice video, I subscribed !! :)

[@FatherreeFishing]

+Lmft Fishing Thank you for the comment and for subscribing! There are more short bass fishing tip videos coming soon!

[@ryantherock7664]

can i tie my braid straight onto the hook or should i use a short leader of mono or flouro?

[@FatherreeFishing]

+Ryan Bradfield You can tie the braid straight to the frogs line tie, if you are in ultra clear water it may not hurt to connect a 10 ft leader of 20 lb mono so that the bass cannot see the braided line. I like to use a triple surgeons knot for connecting braid to another type of line.

[@branina]

What other baits you use for heavy pads in summer? Seems like spinnerbaits and rattletraps just get caught up in a thick sludge of moss for me, or stuck in the pads. Frogs are about the only thing that seems to work. Poppers haven't worked very well for me either, the hooks get caught on the pads too.

[@FatherreeFishing]

Flipping soft plastic craws, creature baits, and tubes with pegged 1/2-1 oz bullet weights through thick pads sometimes works well.

[@tyfaichney3165]

try a hollow belly mouse.

[@charleydrumm]

Texas rigged worms, etc, or with NO weight.

[@MartinManuellubbe]

i find kopper live target and River2Sea are much better than spro they fill with water fast!

[@faithm.173]

yeah, the lake i fish in is over populated with 14" or smaller. most are 8"-10"

[@dyafx5882]

nice video.I like

[@RoscoeDashin]

Favorite bait to use, but you cant get laxidaisical because then you will oull it right out of their mouth.

[@FatherreeFishing]

+The Dashing Troll Thanks for the comment/watching!

[@kkelly1954]

well done!

[@FatherreeFishing]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@scottodonahoe4723]

What is a regular frog ?

[@kilroy44none85]

Good vid, but i would never use mono. Braid or bust.

[@FatherreeFishing]

+Kilroy44 None Thanks for the comment, braid is a great line choice for frog fishing as well! I find myself using mono often as I can use the same rod/reel with 20lb mono for a frog then use the same rod/reel combo for a carolina rig, flipping, or fishing moving baits like chatterbaits and swimbaits.

[@renemontes5093]

What is the best ? Frogs or Whopper poppers

[@gonegetmind17ify]

how to 40pound braided line as 12lb monofliament

[@lonniehayes2892]

why would you use 50lb line?

[@tt3373]

Lonnie Hayes one word. WEEDS

[@tt3373]

Lonnie Hayes and no stretch

[@ovmanolache2607]

So when is a good time to use these....and where?

[@FatherreeFishing]

Fish these baits from Spring to Fall, my favorite time of year is late Summer around shallow, 2-6 ft, grass and lily pads. Good luck! Thanks for watching!

[@KingOfCleveland32]

Never throw mono way to much stretch

[@eugene0354]

I've had no problem with it

[@Noslvation]

mono stretches and dose not allow for a good hook set, also if the fish gets in some thick cover that mono is gonna snap (personal experience)

[@FatherreeFishing]

Mono line isn't a great choice for everyone, you have to use a stiffer fishing rod and have a better hookset than when using braid. I really use braid when fishing with kids since it has no stretch and they can set the hook much easier with lighter and softer action rods.

[@yusufkanl4339]

We are not able to order from Turkey

[@brianpoulin4731]

What's your favorite frog?

[@alanfishing5666]

Just missed all my frog strikes today... Under the rain... I guess I need to watch more tutorials! :) Check my new channel out if you got time! :)

[@freshwaterbasspro]

I had a bass bit my frog but i didn't wait 3 seconds And i had a 5 pounder hit me frog and he stuck on top of the lillipad. (Slowly went down.)No lie.

[@FatherreeFishing]

Sounds like some good action, thanks for comment. Make sure to subscribe to see all of my videos!

[@charleydrumm]

my boat needs work(bad gas), I'm crippled up, no help. take me fishing? (grin)

[@FatherreeFishing]

+charley drumm Sorry to hear you can't get out onto the water! I should be done with my hip surgery recovery and physical therapy in the next few months and be guiding again full time in 2016! I recommend mid February to mid March or May to mid June for the best fishing experience on Lake Fork. During February-March we are primarily fishing shallow water with jigs, crankbaits, and senkos while during May-June we are fishing in deeper water and targeting large schooling bass that will usually bite on a very wide variety of baits.

[@GeneralDude150]

i think 50 pound braid is just to heavy for a fish like bass, i personally recommend like 15 pound braid

[@danyahlayahudah7507]

I know this guy didn't just say to use mono for it's floating property over carbon are he serious any angler worth his grit know to use carbon which do not water lodge over mono which soak up water and sink fast where he got that from he need to redo this video I use a braid backing with at least a 15lb carbon lead it's depends on how thick the pads or grass is

[@FatherreeFishing]

I'm not quite sure what "water lodge" means but monofilament line will float while fluorocarbon line sinks my friend. Mono and braid are the absolute best line choices for fishing a frog in pad cover. When you retrieve a frog over pads it is best to keep your rod tip pointed upwards to avoid your line being caught underneath the lily pads between you and your bait. If you retrieve a topwater frog with your rod tip downward, like you should do when fishing a jerkbait or a walking style topwater lure, your fishing line will get underneath pads that are between you and your frog making it harder to get a solid hookset and pressure after a bass strikes your topwater frog. I hope this helps, good luck fishing!

[@michiganbowhunters2379]

braid is better mono streches to much

[@FatherreeFishing]

Braid is also great for frog fishing the thick stuff! Thanks for the comment.

[@ranndomundead9112]

braid is also good for losing 10 dollar lures

[@charleydrumm]

FatherreeFishing do you use a flurocarbon leader between the braid and the frog?

[@kkelly1954]

I guess when fish are in dense cover, a frog could be used all day.

[@FatherreeFishing]

You bet, sometimes bright sunny days are the best conditions for fishing thick cover!

[@kkelly1954]

FatherreeFishing Nothin better than to see a Bass blow up on a topwater bait!

[@FatherreeFishing]

***** No doubt sir, thanks for the comment!

[@troystewart6000]

How are the pads at lake fork? I've always wanted to fish pads and I live near Dallas. Gonna have to give em a shot