When FROG Fishing DON'T Forget the TOAD

Who don't love a good frog bite? I love it but in clear open water or over wood DON'T forget about a TOAD. My favorite is a Yum Tip Toad because the sound and action it has reminds me so much of a buzzbait. A Yum Tip toad is a great way to cover water and find bass in the summer. Here's how I fish a Toad for summer bass in clear water.
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I love the subtleties of a toad in the summer. When the buzzbait bite is on but slows due to the sun a toad can be just subtle enough to keep that bite going. So when frog or buzzbait fishing don't forget the toad.
#Yum #toad #frogfishing #summerbassfishing #topwater #bassfishing #bassgeek #fishing #fishingvideo

[@brianpierson7708]

Supper time the one time a day I will never miss myself lol grate video

[@BassGeek]

hahahaha you got that right.

[@billyrice4227]

New content every Wednesday & Sunday! #Bassgeeknation

[@BassGeek]

Well except Last Sunday I was at Icast and it was crazy!

[@Swimbait_addiction]

Badass for sure.

[@BassGeek]

For sure!

[@albertoknot8886]

Nothing better than the bassgeek...💯🔥🎣

[@BassGeek]

Hahaha thanks you it’s an honor

[@juli82E]

My pond is all scummed up now, and I just got some them goat toads finally to try....dagnamit! Lol

[@BassGeek]

Hey when the scum is on then get the Frog leave the toad home.

[@juli82E]

@@BassGeek Yep!!

[@davidclementsfishing-thewh3200]

Love a toad!!

[@BassGeek]

What's up man yeah me too.

[@fishmachine66]

Toad fishing is the best. Great video try the new zman goat toadz they float with a 4/0 or 5/0 EWG great gurgling action and bubble trail

[@BassGeek]

Nice I’ve been meaning to pick some up

[@bryanthefishermanbaker4961]

Great video brother thanks

[@BassGeek]

Thanks sir I hope it helps

[@kennyg3192]

Best geek I love you, I use a Keitech frog with the rage legs like a menace rage from strike king Kai text got them same style frog legs and they work a bunch and not only do largemouth like them so do walleye

[@BassGeek]

Mmmmm I love some eyes 😝

[@bradr.7249]

I love fishing Toads in heavy brush! I have caught several nice ones with that technique. Thanks for the tip with the hook setup. I'm going to give that a whirl. Your the best!!

[@BassGeek]

That is a GREAT place for them

[@clustervance7949]

Great video

[@BassGeek]

Thank you a ton

[@jamesdishman3005]

Thanks Geek Never thought of that was just using them as trailers. Digging through my boxes right now!!!!!

[@BassGeek]

Oh yeah much more subtle

[@rvfishingyet]

I have yet to use toads from the bank. Great video. Ill remember to use the side hook set when I do. Thanks Hank!

[@BassGeek]

It helps

[@WisGuy4]

Excellent video. I like how you explained every aspect of this lure, including how to rig it on the hook. So many other fishing channels just take it for granted that their viewers already know every aspect about a given technique gloss over or skip useful information. This is my first time viewing this channel and although I’ve got too many other channels in my subscription list, I added this one too.

[@BassGeek]

Thank you and welcome to the GeekNation

[@NeilGraham.I.M.F]

Man I love the tiptoad! Downright my favorite. Stumbled upon it by accident one day when I didn't have a kitech on me. Its been my go-to ever since. Favorite color....... snot rocket

[@BassGeek]

I was big on the rage toad but now this is my favorite. I just love the sound and action.

[@NeilGraham.I.M.F]

@@BassGeek spot-on. I was beginning to think I was the only one.

[@LowBrowFishing]

You already know the #100percentwatchsquad is here! I accidentally bought a bag of those Yum toads out of the bargain bin at Walmart. You know the box; it's the one on the bottom shelf at the end of the aisle that has a bunch of different Yum baits in it, right next to the box with a bunch of Creme baits. Every Walmart has one. All I saw were the legs in the package, which I mistook for some new type of craw bait, lol. But hey, for $2 you can't beat it.

[@BassGeek]

Heck yeah and they are killer.

[@billsutorius2753]

Great video, I really liked it & learned some things, thanks 👍🎣

[@BassGeek]

Thanks very much.

[@bassingthrough]

Thanks for sharing. I think this is a overlooked presentation.

[@BassGeek]

Me too

[@Texas.rig.Scotty]

I’m loving this new tip. Especially when I’m new to using soft plastics. I’m snagging lots on the creature baits but nothing yet on stick baits. I’m really loving the Texas rig and now I’m getting some owner hooks and I’m going to stay with soft plastics till August. Thanks Hank for sharing your experiences and knowledge. I’m learning tons. And as always, You rock too brother 🫡

[@BassGeek]

Awesome I hope it helps for sure.

[@jeremypatrick5213]

It's my 2nd year and I think I got overwhelmed last year so I've done the same but I'm just the opposite I've been catching the fire outta large mouth on ribbon tails of all sizes but very few on creature style but what I have caught on creature (brushhog junebug) was my PB at 3.57 but diff rigging that toad now thanks

[@BassGeek]

@@jeremypatrick5213 Great place to start. Trig, spinnerbait, jigs and Jerkbaits where my first lures

[@Texas.rig.Scotty]

@@BassGeek I just bagged a two and a quarter pounder with a zoom horny toad. First time using one thanks for the lesson, and I dragged and twitched it on the bottom, I was so pumped pulling him in. And since I’ve started to weigh them, it’s my PB officially now. Thank you Brother, you’re a great inspiration 👍🏻

[@tomselick6983]

My wife just bought me my first package of those last weekend, I didn’t get any strikes but they cast surprisingly well and i do love the bubbles/action , im glad to hear they’re worth some confidence

[@BassGeek]

Yes sir she did you right

[@koolgrandaddysweetzforever4249]

👌👍🎣 and as always YOU ROCK 🤘🎣💙

[@BassGeek]

YOU ROCK!

[@johnnyblaze2620]

Awesome vid Hank 👍 I use the same Owner hooks for Toads. Thanks brotha!

[@BassGeek]

Thanks for watching

[@ericpettyfishing]

I literally just got some of these!!

[@BassGeek]

Heck yeah you'll love'em

[@mikeanderson7165]

That’s something I really love to throw. As always you Rock

[@BassGeek]

It's really becoming a go to bait for me.

[@robertbrost7777]

Hank, they make a double hook where each barb hooks into those little nubs at the back of the bait. Owner makes it and it has the screw lock on it too!

[@BassGeek]

I seen that but it has a weight on it and I like to move it slower which gives the bass more time to come from deeper

[@robertbrost7777]

@@BassGeek The ones I’ve seen are unweighted. Tight lines!

[@BassGeek]

@@robertbrost7777 ok maybe it’s where the hooks come together then it may just look like a weight

[@FishingBassNC]

Great tips on fishing a toad soft plastic!

[@BassGeek]

Thanks I love it

[@collector_effectors]

Toads. The other whopper plopper. 😎😎😎

[@BassGeek]

hahaha I call it the other buzzbait. lol

[@randallrandolph4977]

Like your videos

[@BassGeek]

Thank you very much

[@kennyg3192]

And I’m your Baltimore Reservoir bassgeek Junior

[@BassGeek]

Heck yeah Hope ya walking the tubs up there

[@brianlee9074]

I have a bag of toads in the 'pack most of the year. Zoom Horny Toad, and now the Zman GOAT. Buzz bait trailers, or by themselves. Good video Hank! 🤘😎🎣

[@BassGeek]

Heck yeah I'll have to test the GOAT out.

[@brianlee9074]

@@BassGeek They have three different sizes. The big one for top water. The middle size makes a great jig trailer. Give 'em a try man.

[@BassGeek]

@@brianlee9074 I will

[@casper4255]

Never knew how to rig these , let’s watch .

[@BassGeek]

Thanks! I hope ya like it.

[@casper4255]

I’m also turning into a bass geek myself and you’re gonna be my go to for setups line , rig , reel . I know a fair amount , but still need to learn the double uni knot for leaders . Do you fish alot of braid with fluoro leaders ? Or straight fluoro , braid , mono . I enjoy the videos too by the way thanks !

[@BassGeek]

Both really. I have a double uni video. Awesome another Geek!

[@MrJohnB-qs6dp]

Thanks for the Great How To Video!!👊🏻 Couldn't come at a more perfect time! I sent TackleJunky a comment asking him but you answered my question on what rod to use. Do you use the 14# Mono on the buzzbait as well?? Wish I knew this for this past weekend could've helped me out. Stay Safe & God Bless!!

[@BassGeek]

Yea sir I sure do

[@Grimey_Fishing]

Hey, Hank! I'm not sure why I liked the intro to this vid so much, but I did. Now for my question: I need to use belly weighted hooks with my toads to get them to come back to me right side up. If I use an unweighted heavy gauge 4/0 screw lock type hook I find the hook ups are really inconsistent - I assume it's because the hook gets pulled out instead of biting when I swing up while the hook is turned down. Do you have this issue?

[@BassGeek]

You can but just like fishing a frog you want to let that fish have it for just a second or two. I also side set like a Swimbait

[@phils6733]

Oh man!!! I had these in my hands yesterday at bass pro and left em…I spent 100$ on plastics and some jigs and left the 4$ frogs 😡 what a rookie mistake Gonna halfto go back

[@BassGeek]

I love the bubble and sound they make.

[@davewashburn8930]

1st!!! What’s up Hank!!! Haven’t tried the tip toads yet, but definitely a fan of yum baits. Have had success with the Zoom horny toads 👊

[@BassGeek]

What's up ole two time. lol You better go buy a lotto ticket with your luck lately.

[@davewashburn8930]

@@BassGeek man you ain’t lyin!!! My wife said go get 20 bucks worth of lotto quick picks!

[@wpgordone352]

Loved the video, Hank !! Getting me up some of those Horny Toads to try out !! Hey , You Rock !!

[@BassGeek]

Brother You rock!

[@bamadondon0495]

What do u think about those STIX line up of rods? I've been thinking about pulling the trigger on a set of those for a couple YEARS! i remember when he first launched them an I thought it was the best idea ever just to be able to reach down n know exactly what that rods for...

[@BassGeek]

Man they are really incredible. I LOVE them and I've had a complete set for 3 years now.

[@lRickGrimesl]

Have you tried the Zman goat toadz?

[@BassGeek]

I have not but plan to soon

[@michaelbond142]

Have you tryed the ribit toad with the double hooks it floats

[@BassGeek]

I have not but I like a toad that will sink. I'm gonna do a short on this but i'm gonna tell you here also so thanks for the idea. hahahah The reason why is that If a bass misses it then I stop it and let it drop. A lot of the time the bass will come back and hit it again. So no follow up bait needed.

[@johnwithersby5459]

Never used a soft plastic frog. Been trying to catch the one on the whopper plopper any tips?

[@BassGeek]

Wind. I have my best luck with a WP when I have some wind

[@johnwithersby5459]

@@BassGeek Nice I threw it yesterday. Me and my dad were skeptical but I got a bite in heavy wind before it stormed. Waking up early to go catch some today.

[@jessevowell6103]

So I’m thinking about getting an cranking stick from bass pro should I get a medium or medium heavy I throw all ranges from 5/16 too 1/2

[@BassGeek]

Check the rod rating. I think a med will work.

[@jessevowell6103]

@@BassGeek alright thanks man you rock

[@jessevowell6103]

It says 5/8 is the max

[@BassGeek]

@@jessevowell6103 so you are good to go

[@jessevowell6103]

@@BassGeek yessir

[@spfishing0687]

Got me a pack of them tip toads today and tried them out with the owner twist lock hooks. And I noticed my frog was spinning. Is there something I'm doing wrong

[@BassGeek]

First check that it's rigged dead center then maybe slow it down. Your not gonna burn this like a buzzbait or a whopper plopper. Most of the time it's just off center and just skin hook it to let that hook act as a keel.

[@spfishing0687]

Thanks man I'll give that a try. Love the tip toad in general tho. Those legs really kick

[@DavidBronstein1961]

Why mono? Too much stretch on long casts to set hook.

[@BassGeek]

So for me I fish over clear water no grass and very sparse wood. So I like the clarity of it. There are ways to offset the stretch. I have a friend that still to this day only uses mono. The difference is you can offset the stretch with a stiffer rod. It's the entire system not just a single component that makes it work. You just have to tweak one if you tweak the other.

[@team3d180]

3:22 shouldnt the slit be on top because u hide the hook in that lil pocket rather than skin hook it? Ik the frog would technically be upsidedown but its not like we needa see it? Learnin.

[@BassGeek]

Great question and no not on these toads. you can hide the weight in the belly and they are designed for a double hook if your fishing around grass.

[@barrygordon1173]

Funny how the frogs are topwater and toads are under....totally backwards in nature...

[@BassGeek]

That's is wild!

[@barrygordon1173]

@@BassGeek love your videos...

[@JoseMartinez-dq4km]

Great video

[@BassGeek]

Thanks Brother.