Nathan Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 I noticed a post down in the "Hybrid Lure" section regarding a frog style bait that a member had seen.Instead of discussing this down there ( that part of the forum doesn't get much traffic)I thought we would move it up here for more in put. The frog bait in question is Capt. Kens frogs. http://www.Bass-Frog.com I believe that is the addi. Looking the bait over..I think it would be easy to make.I'd use PVC for the body..It is soft enough to push a map pin into it to mount the legs..(refer to photo) As for a top coat..I'd either use the clear spray on Plastic-Dip for a soft rubbery feel to the bait..or for a thicker more rubbery ( is that a word?..lol) feel I'd actually use the clear Plastic-Dip dip version ( like for tool handles) and dip it.As for the legs..make them from white 2mm foam..you can use a marker and color them anyway you want ..The modifications are endless..Nathan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 (edited) I'll take the first shot! I'm setting here thinking of how to get the legs to move responsibly close to a live frog. I was thinking of a heavier wire formed to how I would want the legs position to start at, something like a TIG SS electrodes. These have a great memory. Put this into the body and a flexible tubing over that with hooks near the web feet. Drill into the body and glue. Or make the legs with soft plastic mold and put the electrode in the mold as you pour. Hooks can be put on the legs again. But you could put a stinger treble hook from the body between the legs tied to the body with a short leader. The memory of the wire and the flow of the water may make the legs move close to natural. Lol very interesting! I've seen single hooks in the body either facing up or down. For some reason I never like that or used them. Then just go soft plastic. I'm wondering if any of these hook location would hinder the action including getting entangled. If I didn't have so much to do I would give it a rip. Got to start pouring tomorrow and tie after that. Of course I'm going to airbrush the bait. Dipping would be to heavy using the liquid plastic, or rattle can. If you used tube for the legs I'm sure you can find a green color or others. I may would put a larger size over the primary tube to create a thigh look. Hmmm, still thinking about it. Lol Dale Edited October 21, 2016 by DaleSW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Young Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 This could be a starting point for some. http://www.ebay.com/itm/30pcs-45mm-Frogs-Body-Baits-Semi-finished-Product-To-Making-Fishing-Lures-Tackle-/371567991407?hash=item56832d9a6f:g:t-oAAOSwFMZWrJRQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
