Frog Fishing 12 Months a Year
by Capt. Mike Gerry
Over the years that I have been fishing Lake Guntersville, I have found that frog fishing combined with the right set of circumstances can catch fish 12 months out of the year. I used to believe that we had a window of opportunity all set up around the grass growth, but have since realized that you can catch good fish anytime on a frog if you just use the natural surroundings to your advantage!
The fact is my history tells me that there was an opportunity to catch fish on a frog every month of the year over the past several years. In fact, I had one winter where I caught bigger fish on a frog than any bait during that winter. The key was finding two things; that being active bait fish and the next being some type of cover. Anything worked like boat houses, or lay down trees along edges, over hanging branches, or almost any grass that had not gotten blown away yet. It was amazing to me to recall all the bass that would strike a frog when they just had a couple of elements right. The winter I referred to was cold. As my data showed the outside temperature in the low 40s, but the grass had not been totally eliminated. We caught some of our biggest fish for that year of fishing. The thing many people don't realize, is that a frog is really easy to pitch into the tree limbs and lay downs in the water, with basically zero chances of hanging it up.
The fact is you don’t need grass only to produce a frog bite or a big fish. A frog is a truly versatile bait; if you’re a dock fisherman, I can tell you that a frog can be skipped up under a dock extremely effectively, and when bait is present, it’s as deadly as fishing a jig under a dock. If you like fishing a frog, you can readily make it an everyday bait with just a little thought and planning of your fishing day by using it in hard to get places. A frog is very versatile, and you can make it produce all year long!
About the author: Captain Mike Gerry
Living in the North Alabama Area since the 70's and fishing Lake Guntersville for over 35 years. I have many published fishing articles world wide in magazines, newspapers and on-line magazines. I offer the most comprehensive information for Lake Guntersville, fishing tips, reports, and featured articles. I challenge you to utilize my Professional Guide Service and compare the knowledge, friendliness and good time on the water to anyone. Captain Mike Gerry can be reached at his website for Fish Lake Guntersville Guide Service at www.fishlakeguntersvilleguideservice.com or by phone at (256) 759-2270. Email bassguide@comcast.net
