i like the croaker frog from matzuo

I love my Scum Frog! However, I am looking forward to using my KVD Sexy Frog and Rebel Buzz-Frog.

Redneck, here's a tip for Scum frogs that will increase the weight so they will cast as far as the heavier frogs. Cut a slit in the back and pack the body with plastic worm pieces...not to many...you still want the body to collapse when a fish bites. Now seal the slit with super glue. The casting distance is increased dramatically.
                                                                            

I don't have much of a problem with casting distance using the Scum Frog. Two of the three ponds that I fish regularly, I can easily cast the Scum frog from bank to bank. The other is so full of stumps and grass, it doesn't take a super long cast to get to where the fish are hiding.
I primarily use 6'6" MH Ugly Stick casting rod, an Abu Garcia Black Max (BMax1) spooled with 20 lb. test Spiderwire Stealth Camo Braid. I like the Ugly Stick because it has a little lighter action in the tip of the rod that makes up for the absence of line stretch. Too, the extra flexibility in the rod tip gives that extra "whipping action" that allows a little more casting distance.

Redneck, you must be talking about a different model Scum frog than I am...the one I have wouldn't go 20yds. before I modified it. Now I can launch it 50yds., just like the Booyah Pad Crashers, Spro frogs, And Matzuos. Where I fish...from shore...a long cast is a must to reach the fish.

I have good luck casting the scum frog also....must be several manufacturers using the same name...

Here's the one I'm talking about...don't know what you guys are using...but this thing was a piece of crap 'til I stuffed it...hee hee! You can't even see the slit in the pic...think the flash hid it...cause I could see it when I took the shot. It has a lighter hook than most frogs, and the body is a little shorter to.

No this one...

Here's the Matzuo Kroaker frog...note the scooped face. It's like a weedless Hula Popper!

I've been using the Snag-Proof frog for years with pretty good success. The snag-proof frog had soft legs instead of a skirt. Just plain green works great. But I found a few odd colors last week at a local store. Pink, Purple and Silver glitter. Can't wait to try those out. Maybe the odd colors will trigger even bigger strikes.

I started using Z-Man Pop Froms in Watermelon........Probably the best frogs I've used. LMB's and Snakehea{1}**** em hard!

I started using Z-Man Pop Frogs in Watermelon........Probably the best frogs I've used. LMB's and Snakehea{1}**** em hard!

I agree with the spro bronzebacks, great action. Trim the skirts and inch or so. ALSO lake fork tackle has come out with a frog tail trailer hook that REALLY helps with those short strikes.

I just found the River2Sea  Dahlberg Diving Frog....Check it out on You Tube.......Dives just under the water with the most "life like" action I've ever seen. It can also make a popping noise when jerked a bit.....REALLY COOL LURE !!!!!! Cant wait for top water time in my area!!!

I don't have much experience with frogs, but I did give it a try with some scum frogs on the Mississippi in 2006...



I got a couple of blow-ups but never hooked up...

I have a bunch of these frog baits but I have never used them...



Sooo, last year when I was on the Mississippi again, I bought this puppy and I hope to give it a try this year...



If not , I'll take it out to the Mississippi again next year for the LaCrosse Member Meet (10 year celebration)!

My personal favorite is the Live Target frog.

I agree the ribbit frog is hands down one of the best top water frog lures i have used to date.

I use to fish with the scum frog but now i really like the river2sea frog ( like fishin freak 62 said ) that is really a great top water frog in my opinion ............JOHN