This seminar offers a unique opportunity to learn from Major League Fishing Pro Bass Tour angler Brandon Coulter, who candidly shares his personal journey from struggling with frog fishing to mastering it through dedicated practice and observation. His firsthand experience ensures practical, battle-tested advice for anglers of all levels.

In this class, Brandon provides an in-depth exploration of all aspects of topwater frog fishing, sharing the proven tips and tricks he has acquired throughout his years in professional circuits. He discusses his approach to frog fishing across all different seasons, explaining how he adjusts his techniques from early spring through late fall.

Specialized gear is essential for successful frog fishing, and Brandon recommends using specific rod setups for different scenarios, along with a high-gear ratio, lightweight reel to reduce fatigue. He emphasizes the critical importance of frog lure color, size, and retrieve cadence when selecting a frog. Lastly, Brandon shares his professional insights on the key elements of frog fishing and shares insider pro tips to help you catch more and bigger bass.

This seminar is designed to equip you with the knowledge and confidence to approach topwater frog fishing with a strategic mindset, translating into more successful and exciting bass fishing experiences throughout the year. Join veteran angler Brandon Coulter and Bass University for this informative seminar on topwater frog fishing strategies and tactics.

Seasonal Frog Fishing Guide Class Chapters

• 0:12: Pro Angler's Journey to Frog Fishing Mastery
  Discover how Major League Fishing Pro Brandon Coulter transformed from "the world's worst frog fisherman" to a top-tier angler, including the unique practice methods and personal "aha!" moments that unlocked his success in this challenging technique.
• 4:37: Spring Frog Strategies: Triggering Early Season Bass
  Learn to capitalize on bass movements in spring, targeting fish warming eggs, spawning, and guarding fry. This section reveals the optimal locations and the specific popping frog and rod combination essential for accurate, pinpoint presentations in pre-spawn and spawn conditions.
• 10:07: Summer Frog Strategies: Adapting to Changing Conditions
  Master the art of frog fishing as grass thickens and bass seek shade and forage. This chapter provides insights into identifying productive areas like shallow bream beds and river undercuts, switching between popping and walking frogs, and a critical pro tip on optimal braid for skipping.
• 19:26: Fall Frog Strategies: Unlocking Peak Season Bites
  Discover the secrets to fall frog fishing, widely considered the prime time for this technique. Uncover how decaying grass, baby bream, shad transitions, and aggressive "wolf packs" of bass create unique opportunities, and learn when to cover water or slow down for maximum impact.
• 32:45: Color, Size, and Cadence: Unconventional Wisdom for More Bites
  Challenge conventional wisdom as Brandon reveals his proven approach to frog selection. Learn his surprising insights on why certain size frogs lead to better hookup ratios and simplify your color choices. Most importantly, discover how constantly tweaking your retrieve cadence is the ultimate key to triggering more aggressive strikes.
• 43:45: Final Froggin’ Thoughts: Pro Tips for Handling Missed Strikes & Landing More Fish
  Gain crucial, hard-won insights on how to react when a bass misses your frog, including why you should never throw back into a clean "blow-up" hole. Also, learn the paramount importance of using the right, heavy equipment and a strong "crack" hook set to extract fish from dense cover without disturbing the area for future bites.

What You'll Learn In this Class

• Seasonal Frog Fishing Strategies - how and where to fish frogs for bass in Spring, Summer & Fall
• Essential Tackle Selection and Setup - choosing the best frog and best color for the situation, along with the best rod, reel & line for topwater frog fishing
• Professional Tips and Key Insights - Common questions and issues, like: choosing frog sizes, selecting the right colors, retrieves, cadence, missed bites, fish in heavy cover and more

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