Click to enlarge. My first frog fish at Barrett, September of 2004. But the frog, worked like either a popper or a spook, works great, better even in many instances. The good part is that it's weedless and a popper is NOT. WHERE to 'work' the frog. When rigged properly (with...
I didn’t get to spend a lot of time in the field with him (scheduling clashes) but we did spend a lot of time on the phone discussing concepts. What did hit home was the philosophy behind working a lure to get the interest of a fish. He then translated what I t...
I turn to mono when fishing most top-water lures for bass, especially poppers. Mono doesn’t sink like fluorocarbon or offer a darker silhouette like braid, so it’s ideal for any surface lure fishing.” Pennaz also chooses light mono for panfish, especially when rigging slip floats. ...
There’s no fancy method when it comes to targeting Mahi with this technique, either. The majority of successful hookups simply involve casting at weed lines, buoys, floating objects, or even passing schools of fish. Some anglers recommend casting beyond your target area and making the lure or...
Making a Whip Finish Tool This tool is useful for fly tying and lure making. DIY Airbrushing on Popper Heads Master fly tier Charlie Craven shows how to use compressed air and markers to do custom paint job The Better Bodkin Have you ever had to replace a bodkin because it got gummy ...
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If you’re not having luck with minnow lures, try switching your lures to see what works best. If you’re fishing in an area with a lot of water lilies, for example, you might want to try using a small frog lure. Anglers have also had luck using surface popper lures, which simulate...