Foam Frog

[Iroc_Jeff 0]

Here's my favorite frog fly I modified from a few similar patterns. I don't make them weedless but you can if you want to. The eyes I use are the craft store doll eyes which i like since they are big and rounded. Probably doesn't matter buts its a confidence thing with me. If it has eyes, I'll seem to catch more. You can add some lead wire near the bend of the hook to get that semi submerged look, or even flatten split shot and glue it between the foam near the bend if you like. 

• Eagle Claw bait holder (size 2 or 1)
• White/Green foam , glued together
• White dubbing
• Rubber legs
• Eyes 

[dave 0]

That's a good looking frog.  What are you using for the white body?  Is the foam just on top-that's what it appears to be?   

[Iroc_Jeff 0]

Yeah, its just the foam on top. I am not a fan of sandwiching the foam between the shank as it gets messy with glue and the foam never matches up right. Its easier to glue and cut the foam as one and then tie it in.. You don't even need the dubbing, really. I've caught bass with the thread showing on the shank against the white foam.  

[Flat Rock native 0]

1 hour ago, Iroc_Jeff said:

Here's my favorite frog fly I modified from a few similar patterns. I don't make them weedless but you can if you want to. The eyes I use are the craft store doll eyes which i like since they are big and rounded. Probably doesn't matter buts its a confidence thing with me. If it has eyes, I'll seem to catch more. You can add some lead wire near the bend of the hook to get that semi submerged look, or even flatten split shot and glue it between the foam near the bend if you like. 

• Eagle Claw bait holder (size 2 or 1)
• With/Green foam , glued together
• White dubbing
• Rubber legs
• Eyes 

Awesome build... Thanks for posting

[Plainsman 0]

New guy here. Just found this, great looking Frog you posted. I find that frogs seem to be the most productive for me here in Texas starting in Feb.  Gotta love the action on top water flies. Below are a few I have cranked out.  I call em Hula Frogs since they remind me of the old Fred Arbogast bait.  All are on a 1/0 hook. I find the weed guard is great for dropping in heavy cover but it hinders hookups somewhat. Great forum and getting some good ideas. 
 

[Guest]

👍  I like the tabs added for the big eyes?  Nifty coloring with sharpie?   Rounding corners?   

I use my foam rubber leg frogs in early clear water.  Later, when the zooplankton bloomes and clouds the water I go to noisy popper or my foam diver.  State managed lakes.here in south M’isipi where they want all small stunted bass  removed...Early spring which is soon I like red stuff and added some big claws to a big foam disc diver.   The biggest bass are usually caught in March.  Yeh I go spot crazy...😳. When they start bedding I throw a turtle in their beds to make’em mad.   

 

[Plainsman 0]

Nice looking flies. What technique are you using for the painted spots. Paint or something else?