Bobby Lane loves fishing a frog (or a toad). Froggin' is a great way to catch a big bass. In this on the water bass fishing instructional class, Bobby Lane talks about the equipment you need to do some serious froggin'. Firstly, there are several types of frogs: poppin' frogs, walkin' frogs, swimmin' frogs and more. Specifically, in this video, Bobby discusses the Berkley Powerbait Rib Toad. This bait was 3 years in the making and Bobby Lane helped develop it.
Bobby Lane's Recommended Frogging Tackle
Abu Garcia REVO STX Gen 4 Casting Reel - watch video for why Bobby recommends the STX.
Spiderwire Ultracast Ultimate Braid - check out the full video for lb. test recommendation and a tip to help you cast further and have trouble-free casting reel operation when using braid.
Abu Garcia Villain 2.0 Casting Rods - Bobby Lane talks about the characteristics of this rod, along with what length and action he recommends for froggin'
Lazer Trokar Flippin Hook - Why use a straight-shank hook? What size should I use when rigging a plastic frog? You'll find both these answers in Bobby Lane's dialogue.
Bobby Lane also demonstrates the braided knot he uses for froggin' with braided line. After years of snook fishing, Bobby has determined this knot is the best to keep from having the braided line knot from slipping.