Body Shape and Size:
Shape: Frog lures generally have a body shape that resembles a real frog, including a rounded or somewhat elongated form.
Size: They come in various sizes, usually ranging from 2 to 4 inches, to match the size of frogs found in different water bodies.
Color Patterns:
Realistic Colors: Many frog lures feature colors and patterns that mimic real frogs, such as green, brown, and black, often with spots or stripes.
Bright Colors: Some lures use bright colors like chartreuse or orange to increase visibility in murky water or low light conditions.
Hooks:
Hidden or Semi-Hidden Hooks: Frog lures typically have hooks that are either embedded in the body or designed to be weedless. This prevents the lure from snagging on vegetation.
Hook Size: Hooks are generally larger, often ranging from 2/0 to 5/0, to handle larger predatory fish.
Legs/Tails:
Soft Plastic Legs/Tails: Many frog lures have soft plastic legs or tails that create a kicking or splashing action as the lure is retrieved, simulating a frog’s movement.
Eyes:
Realistic Eyes: Some frog lures are equipped with painted or 3D eyes to enhance realism and attract fish.
Material:
Soft Plastics: Most frog lures are made from soft, flexible plastics that can compress and move realistically in the water.
Foam or Hard Plastic: Some are constructed from foam or hard plastic for durability and different movement characteristics.
How It Works:
Surface Action: Frog lures are designed to be used on the surface of the water. Their movement, including splashing, kicking, and wobbling, mimics the action of a real frog, attracting fish that are looking for easy prey.
Weedless Design: The weedless design allows the lure to move through thick vegetation without getting snagged, making it ideal for fishing in weedy or lily pad-covered waters.
Retrieval Techniques: Techniques such as “walking the dog,” popping, and slow retrieval can be used to create different actions and trigger strikes from fish.
Applications:
Target Species: Frog lures are particularly effective for bass, pike, and muskie, but can also attract other predatory fish.
Fishing Conditions: Best used in weedy, vegetated, or shallow waters where fish are likely to ambush prey from cover.