NACOGDOCHES — Water level is about three feet low and clear. Water temp in the upper 80s. Bass fishermen are reporting a few fish on topwaters and frogs around shallow grass and pads at first light.

Last month we talked about the basics of frog fishing, which consisted of tackle, cover, depth, and techniques. This month we will go into more detail about these, plus lure modification and seasons.

Every topwater strike makes bass fishing more fun. But there’s something about topwater frog fishing—watching that almost comical-looking bait hop and sputter and then get suddenly obliterated—that ...

Fishing a frog over the pads and slop is one of my absolute favorite ways to catch bass. The visual strikes are absolutely explosive. When the bite is on, a day of frog fishing is a great day. It’s ...

That cutesy three-tined, 2-inch frog gig in your boat? Throw it away. Get a real spear and you’ll never lose another bullfrog. With a hunting license, most states let you shoot frogs during the day.