Let me tell you about the time I almost threw my rod in the lake at Lake Fork, Texas. It was early July, humidity thick enough to cut with a knife, and I’d been casting every topwater lure in my box for three hours straight without a single bump. Water temp was 82°F, and the bass were blowing up on frogs everywhere I looked—but not my frogs. I was using one of those fancy hard-bodied frog lures I’d paid $15 for, and it just wasn’t getting the job done. That’s when my buddy Jake, who’s been fishing with me for 12 years, tossed me a bag of Soft Plastics frog lures. “Try these,” he said. “They’re cheap, but they work.” I’ll never forget the first cast—I’d barely worked the lure 10 feet from the bank when a 5.2-pound largemouth exploded on it like a bomb. That day changed my entire approach to frog fishing. Now, after 20 years of fishing across the US, I’m here to share everything I’ve learned about using frog lures to catch more bass—and why these Soft Lures are my go-to.
Why Frog Lures Work So Well (And Why I Swear By Soft Ones)
Honestly, if you’re not fishing with frog lures in the summer, you’re missing out on some of the most exciting bass fishing there is. Bass love frogs because they’re a natural food source—frogs are always hopping around the shallows, and bass have evolved to strike them hard. But not all frog lures are created equal. Hard-bodied frogs might look nice on the shelf, but they’re often too rigid to get into tight cover, and they can make too much noise, which scares bass away in clear water. Soft plastic frog lures, on the other hand, are flexible, quiet, and they sink just enough to look natural. I’ve tested dozens of brands over the years, and the ones from LENPABY are by far the best. They’re made with high-quality materials that don’t tear easily, even when you’re fishing in thick vegetation, and they have a realistic swim action that bass can’t resist.
The Best Conditions For Frog Fishing
How To Fish With Frog Lures (My Proven Techniques)
Common Mistakes To Avoid When Fishing With Frog Lures
My Favorite Frog Lure Colors (And When To Use Them)
The Best Places To Fish With Frog Lures In The US
Why I Recommend LENPABY Soft Plastic Frog Lures
Some Final Thoughts On Frog Fishing
Here’s a small, actionable tip to help you catch more bass with frog lures: Next time you’re fishing in thick vegetation, try adding a small weight to your frog lure. This will help it sink a little deeper into the weeds, which makes it more visible to bass. I’ve found that adding a 1/8-ounce weight to my LENPABY frog lure increases my strike rate by about 50%. Give it a try and see for yourself. Happy fishing!
