One Sock Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Well went to a small lake yesterday and was fishing some frogs, seeing how big a hook I could get to float with one of my frogs(5/0 by the way), anywhoo, i was ripping the frog over some grass and had a few blow ups but no takers( yes, i wait, no i don't just jerk it) almost like they were interested, but not enough. Then as i ws taking the kids around the lake i had switched over to some stick baits and had a small tap, set the hook and reeled in a huge bullfrog. I was intrigued by the colors and the pourer in me went right home to creat a frog that "matched the hatch" so to speak, after a few failed attempts. i got something half way decent. went back over to the lake and had 3 bass in about 20 minutes, each one absoulutely crushing the frog. maybe there is something to the "match the Hatch" after all. Might have to catch some pan fish tomorrow and pour some flukes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterweasle Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 great looking frogs, is that green hi-lite or pearl powder that you're using on the backs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Sock Posted May 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 great looking frogs, is that green hi-lite or pearl powder that you're using on the backs? neither, it's green chartruse dye from MF. Fantastic stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Head Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 They look great!!! Awesome stuff!!! Do you mind sharing the recipe??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Fish Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 I think there is definitely something to "matching the hatch" for bass. Aside from the blinding chartreuse sticks I poured (the smallies love that color) all the rest are more natural shades. So far, they work so there is deinfitely something to it. You've proved it for sure! Great looking frogs by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senkosam Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Excellent colors! It gives me a few ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilcraw Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 THOSE LOOK GREAT, I love them.....GOOD JOB......Interesting story to share with you, about 15 years ago I needed some gravel and dug a small hole in the back Forty with a backhole, it was 15 round and about 7 fioot deep and soon filled with water, I had some small bluegill I had put in it for the grandkids to play/fish with and then one day caught a 5 lb bass and put her in it as well, while mowing the back Forty I would run across little frogs in the wet land grasses next to the pond and my grandson would toss them into the pond for the bass. She would amuse him for hours feeding on the frogs, GREAT BABYSITTER SHE WAS, LOL.... She would get the frog way before it would hit the water when tossed in, very aggressive blowups to say the least ,one day I found a small toad along with the frogs being the same size I fed it as well, the first and second frog tossed were met with the same aggressive hit before they even touch the water, BUT the when the toad was tossed they was nothing but the toad hitting the water then swimming off to the shoreline, right behind the 3rd and 4th frog tossed in was eaten before hitting the water HMMMMMMM I tried this serveral days with the same results..... AMAZED me how her eyesite was that good to tell what meal was coming at her and decide that quickly to eat or not to eat.......... VERY INTERESTING EXPERIENCE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssrmr2 Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 neither, it's green chartruse dye from MF. Fantastic stuff I see the grn chart. streaks in it, but what about the pearl green that is on the top frog? that is not hi-lite?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Sock Posted May 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 I see the grn chart. streaks in it, but what about the pearl green that is on the top frog? that is not hi-lite?? that green you see throughout the top of the frog, is just color, not pearl or hi lite No frogs were actually hurt in the making of these frogs:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alphawolf Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 That looks like its a Bobs mold? Sharp looking frogs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Sock Posted May 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 I actually bought it off e-bay, but since then have been to bob's site and i would agree. It's definetly Bob's mold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Sock Posted May 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 They look great!!! Awesome stuff!!!Do you mind sharing the recipe??? No problem. but it's a custom pour. I poured a thin layer of MF yellow for the belly leaving just enough room for an outline of green chartreuse( Like a ring around the belly yellow) put molds together then added the top color with a 1/8th of black 62 and 1/8th of black 40 flake. there is no salt in any of these..... oh I almost forgot a 1/2 tsp of floatent per 4 ounces. You might want to add more depending on line and hook size to keep the frogs floating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttomray Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Do You Have Any Of These For Sale, Or Know Where I Can Buy The Mold? Thanks Ttomray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishhog Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 I have just got to get e one of those guys. great colors fishhog sr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outdooradvantage Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 Fantastic looking frogs............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabskie Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 Hey One Sock,,,they look great,even the bass thought they were the real thing.Thats what it's all about, It's what the fish think ,by floatant do you mean 1/2 tsp of just the glass beads or the glass mixed in plastic dabskie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Sock Posted February 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 it's just a poder floatent from MF, not quite sure what the hell is in it lol. I know it works and my frogs can hold a 4/0 hook floating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabskie Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 it's just a poder floatent from MF, not quite sure what the hell is in it lol. I know it works and my frogs can hold a 4/0 hook floating Ok,,thanks One Sock,,,I know what your talking about ,,,,I saw it on MF's site. dabskie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint308 Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 Those are really some good looking frogs. Saint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
