HEAT SHRINK: HYBRID LEGS:
The hook shank is neatly wrapped
with heat-shrink tubing where it
enters the frog’s belly to create a
snug fit that helps prevent water
from seeping into the body cavity. A
small blowhole on the back lets air
escape when the frog compresses,
and drains any water that gets in. The legs are made from round rub-
ber and strands of Flashabou
material that fan out on the surface
and reflect sunlight while adding a
little buoyancy.
Performance Advice
Action – Experiment with different cadences. Try multiple pops with long
pauses or fewer pops with shorter pauses. The best cadence can vary from
one day to the next.
Look – Stick with the basic colors: black in low light or overcast skies,
white in sunny conditions or around shad, and bluegill patterns to imitate
small sunfish.
Tackle – Standard frog gear applies, including heavy braided line, a
medium-heavy or heavy rod, and a high-speed reel.
Hooks – If hooking up becomes a problem, try bending the hooks up and
out a little or adding a Lake Fork Frog Tail trailer hook.
HITS & MISSES
+ Works for multiple
presentations
+ Well-balanced
+ Great castability
+ Very durable
+ Resists water intrusion
Applications
– Fish it around shallow grass clumps, pads, docks, bushes or other cover.
– Pause and twitch it in isolated holes in hydrilla, hay grass or pads.
– Skip it beneath docks or overhanging trees.
– Throw it around bream beds or during a shad spawn.
- Pricey
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DETAILS
Colors: 10
Weight: 9/16 ounce
The company’s launch of
the Trash Panda Poppin’ Frog
came with a simultaneous
introduction of a walking
model. It relies on the same
design features to help mini-
mize the amount of water that
gets into the body cavity.
APRIL-MAY 2020 | MAJORLEAGUEFISHING.COM | FLWFISHING.COM
Length: 2.95 inches
Hook Size: 4/0
MSRP: $12.99
Contact: 13fishing.com n
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