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Title: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: bob o on March 12, 2015, 12:37:24 PM
how many of you are interested in going back to Lake Ovid for the frogs only thing this year? i'm going to need some dates first, so check your fishing calander. Mojo and I will host and by host i mean we will set this up like years past, show up late and ask who can bring the scale etc needed for weigh in. I'll have to look up the old posts for money, rules etc.
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: Waterfoul on March 12, 2015, 01:39:11 PM
What's a frog?  ???  Can I drop shot it??
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: dartag on March 12, 2015, 04:52:45 PM
Might be interested.   Be watching for updates.   Is Ovid a good frog lake.  I remember someone caught a big fish last time you were there.     Kent is fun later in the summer.
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: YpsiBass on March 13, 2015, 11:15:21 AM
Might have to carpool, but I'd be interested.
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: LAPORTE on March 13, 2015, 12:08:20 PM
Be watching for updates
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: Manxfishing on March 14, 2015, 07:42:47 AM
Quote from: Waterfoul on March 12, 2015, 01:39:11 PM
What's a frog?  ???  Can I drop shot it??

Mike, It's like bobber fishing
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: Waterfoul on March 14, 2015, 12:42:30 PM
Quote from: Manxfishing on March 14, 2015, 07:42:47 AM
Quote from: Waterfoul on March 12, 2015, 01:39:11 PM
What's a frog?  ???  Can I drop shot it??

Mike, It's like bobber fishing

Bobber?  Oh!!!  You mean a float.  Gotcha.   ;)
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: bob o on March 15, 2015, 08:02:47 PM
ok how about Kent lake, a dawn till noon $20 each fisherman, pot luck bring some stuff to eat/soft drinks (red cups) cookout type thing?
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: dartag on March 16, 2015, 06:03:42 AM
now your talking.  Huge lake with tons of Frog Water.  Count me in as long as there are no schedule conflicts. 
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: Team houston on March 16, 2015, 08:43:40 AM
I might even be up for that, with no schedule conflicts.
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: YpsiBass on March 16, 2015, 09:38:25 AM
Not bringing my boat, but I'm in. F Kent Lake.
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: dartag on March 16, 2015, 10:08:52 AM
I will tow you around with your motor up.
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: stackenem on March 16, 2015, 10:15:28 AM
I'm in
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: bob o on March 16, 2015, 12:21:47 PM
Well, Dartag what is the best time of the year to go frogging on kent?
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: dartag on March 16, 2015, 01:03:39 PM
Late August or early September.  They cut weeds all summer and there are lots of mats near shore.  Plus the pads get real thick by then.  Maybe August 29 or 30th. The next weekend is Labor day.    The East launch is mid lake with easy access both directions.

Just have to watch for " Rick " island to the west...   
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: bob o on March 16, 2015, 06:26:35 PM
i think this will be a BB4B event as well safe light til noon. last weekend in Aug sounds good, if it dont rain
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: MSURoss on March 16, 2015, 10:16:44 PM
I'm in if no conflict
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: Mojo on March 17, 2015, 12:13:55 AM
Quote from: dartag on March 16, 2015, 01:03:39 PM
Just have to watch for " Rick " island to the west...   

Peed my pants ! Cruel could be hilariously fun if it weren't so expensive ..... Rick I'm butt dialing you a shallow water joke tomorrow ......
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: dartag on March 17, 2015, 06:06:38 AM
Quote from: Mojo on March 17, 2015, 12:13:55 AM
Quote from: dartag on March 16, 2015, 01:03:39 PM
Just have to watch for " Rick " island to the west...   

Peed my pants ! Cruel could be hilariously fun if it weren't so expensive ..... Rick I'm butt dialing you a shallow water joke tomorrow ......

I can say that since I hit the same island the first year I had my boat.  Tore up my brand new tuned prop. 
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: Frank on March 19, 2015, 12:15:38 AM
im in
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: t-bone on March 19, 2015, 10:22:27 AM
I'm in - don't think I've every thrown a frog at Kent but I know where I would!
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: bob o on March 19, 2015, 03:19:07 PM
yea, it looks like Kent Lake August 29th or 30th when we closer to the date i'll do an update.
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: DennisB. on March 19, 2015, 06:02:48 PM
What all does one need to do to get in on this?
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: bob o on March 19, 2015, 06:07:31 PM
Quote from: DennisB. on March 19, 2015, 06:02:48 PM
What all does one need to do to get in on this?
just show up. It looks like Saturday the 29th I'll be posting more info. Closer to the date
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: bosshawg on March 19, 2015, 07:37:53 PM
Yep I found it.. I'm in!
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: dartag on July 07, 2015, 10:12:31 AM
Just rigged my frog rods for tonight and was thinking about this event.    Sunday August 30th from 7:00 to 12:00. Sounds good to me.  Maybe do a 10.00 entry fee with 5.00 a boat going  to BB4B.  Just want to make it a fun event.

Does not look like there are any tournaments that  weekend that I can see.
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: bob o on July 07, 2015, 10:51:53 AM
Quote from: dartag on July 07, 2015, 10:12:31 AM
Just rigged my frog rods for tonight and was thinking about this event.    Sunday August 29 from 7:00 to 12:00. Sounds good to me.  Maybe do a 10.00 entry fee with 5.00 a boat going  to BB4B.  Just want to make it a fun event.

Does not look like there are any tournaments that  weekend that I can see.
yes fun is the point, and if the frog bite is not on it's only till noon. i just gave M. Ray a reminder.
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: bob o on July 07, 2015, 10:56:13 AM
http://breanna.brandirawks.com/
https://www.facebook.com/BB4Bre

it looks like this event will be a BB4B event great fun for a great cause
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: Hollada on July 07, 2015, 11:44:04 AM
I'm in if schedules align.  I fished frogs at Kent last week from my Kayak.  Did OK - 4 landed, lots of strikes.  Nothing large.  Lot's of pads on the shallow west side.  Should only get better.
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: stackenem on July 07, 2015, 12:11:16 PM
My calendar says Aug 29th is a Sat???????????
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: bob o on July 07, 2015, 12:57:53 PM
whoops the 29th is a Saturday, dartag is retired so the his calendar might be a bit off these days, as one fishing day after another after another can get very stressful, hahaha
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: dartag on July 07, 2015, 03:07:41 PM
Yep  The days just run together anymore.  Sunday the 30th sound better. 
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: dartag on July 07, 2015, 03:08:48 PM
I fixed it.  Hope Sunday is ok with everyone.
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: TimH on July 07, 2015, 03:35:24 PM
Quote from: dartag on July 07, 2015, 10:12:31 AM
Just rigged my frog rods for tonight and was thinking about this event.    Sunday August 30th from 7:00 to 12:00. Sounds good to me.  Maybe do a 10.00 entry fee with 5.00 a boat going  to BB4B.  Just want to make it a fun event.

Does not look like there are any tournaments that  weekend that I can see.

The 30th is the final day of Bassmaster Elite Series on St. Clair just in case anyone planned on attending.  Even then, if you finish the tournament at 12:00PM, you'll still have until 3:00PM to get there for the weigh in.  Sounds like a good day.  Frog tourney in the morning, elite weigh-in in the afternoon.
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: YpsiBass on July 07, 2015, 04:39:18 PM
Quote from: bob o on July 07, 2015, 10:56:13 AM
http://breanna.brandirawks.com/
https://www.facebook.com/BB4Bre

it looks like this event will be a BB4B event great fun for a great cause

Does that mean a $25 entry fee?
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: dartag on July 07, 2015, 10:41:39 PM
I want to keep it at 10.00 so it is about fun.  5.00 to B and the other to big bass of the day. You only weigh 1 fish.   If you get 2 family members fishing 50.00 is a little steep for a fun event. 
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: djkimmel on July 08, 2015, 11:31:47 AM
Is it $10 per PERSON, or $10 per TEAM?

I should be at the Bassmaster event so I'm not sure I can fish this though Derek has shown interest so we might fish it...
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: dartag on July 08, 2015, 08:37:55 PM
In the BB4B events everyone pays an entry fee and weighs 1 fish.  Big fish wins the pot. For this event it is Frogs Only.   So it would be 10.00 per person.  The main idea is to fish, have fun and raise some money for a someone who needs it. 
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: Mojo on July 08, 2015, 11:45:24 PM
Sooo I'm a co angler, and love fishing with like 5 of you...... So I guess I'll go with whoever claims me and doesn't mind getting thwapped in the dome with a frog at least once accidentally  :o
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: YpsiBass on July 09, 2015, 10:41:28 AM
If it's on Kent, I'll be a non-boater too :P
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: djkimmel on July 10, 2015, 03:19:10 PM
Quote from: Mojo on July 08, 2015, 11:45:24 PM
Sooo I'm a co angler, and love fishing with like 5 of you...... So I guess I'll go with whoever claims me and doesn't mind getting thwapped in the dome with a frog at least once accidentally  :o

Maybe we could have a drawing or raffle to raise money for who gets to fish with Mojo??
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: djkimmel on July 10, 2015, 03:19:45 PM
Quote from: YpsiBass on July 09, 2015, 10:41:28 AM
If it's on Kent, I'll be a non-boater too :P

Probably a good move! A safe move!
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: bob o on July 11, 2015, 07:46:34 AM
Quote from: Mojo on July 08, 2015, 11:45:24 PM
Sooo I'm a co angler, and love fishing with like 5 of you...... So I guess I'll go with whoever claims me and doesn't mind getting thwapped in the dome with a frog at least once accidentally  :o. You can fish with me MOJO
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: Mojo on July 21, 2015, 12:45:02 AM
Quote from: djkimmel on July 10, 2015, 03:19:10 PM
Quote from: Mojo on July 08, 2015, 11:45:24 PM
Sooo I'm a co angler, and love fishing with like 5 of you...... So I guess I'll go with whoever claims me and doesn't mind getting thwapped in the dome with a frog at least once accidentally  :o

Maybe we could have a drawing or raffle to raise money for who gets to fish with Mojo??

classic !!!
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: bob o on July 22, 2015, 11:22:35 AM
Quote from: djkimmel on July 10, 2015, 03:19:10 PM
Quote from: Mojo on July 08, 2015, 11:45:24 PM
Sooo I'm a co angler, and love fishing with like 5 of you...... So I guess I'll go with whoever claims me and doesn't mind getting thwapped in the dome with a frog at least once accidentally  :o

gets to or HAS to, hahahaha, kidding

Maybe we could have a drawing or raffle to raise money for who gets to fish with Mojo??
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: djkimmel on July 25, 2015, 10:38:10 AM
It could go many ways... ;D
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: dartag on July 25, 2015, 01:41:17 PM
Just bought 2 Frogs.  I am ready.
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: YpsiBass on July 25, 2015, 06:21:26 PM
Quote from: dartag on July 25, 2015, 01:41:17 PM
Just bought 2 Frogs.  I am ready.

Doesn't count if you're dropshotting them, right Mojo?
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: djkimmel on July 27, 2015, 11:20:36 AM
They have to be on top, don't they?
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: Mojo on July 27, 2015, 05:35:47 PM
so long as the bait is a soft frog bait designed and used to mimic a frog action. Take those fair words and go from there.
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: dartag on July 27, 2015, 06:27:55 PM
I thought it was top water frogs.   Lets not make this " Complicated ". 
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: fiker on July 28, 2015, 05:31:24 AM
Does it have to be a frog.  Can Rats count too.
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: YpsiBass on July 28, 2015, 11:36:10 AM
Quote from: fiker on July 28, 2015, 05:31:24 AM
Does it have to be a frog.  Can Rats count too.


Frogs.
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: dartag on July 28, 2015, 03:36:36 PM
Since BOBO started this I will let him decide the rules.  I don't want to hijack it. 

My .02 is keep it simple.  The tournament scene this summer has been interesting with lots of Drama.   If this gets to complicated I am out of there. 
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: djkimmel on July 28, 2015, 08:55:55 PM
What if one leg is torn off... is it still a legal frog??

How about Horny Toads? They call them toads but they look just like a frog to me?!?

;D
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: djkimmel on July 28, 2015, 08:58:25 PM
If you aren't sure it's a frog show it to bob o and he will tell you if it is a frog.
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: YpsiBass on July 29, 2015, 10:07:50 AM
I remember the last time we did this and Frank had at least 4 different lures that were frog-like, but not frogs.

Also, it's going to rain. It always rains.
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: bob o on July 29, 2015, 04:11:24 PM
ahhh, oh yea it the whats a frog again, no frog crankbaits, buzzbaits, spooks, spinnerbaits. this is for hollow and solid soft body two leg baits only. if you have an old wooden top water frog from gramps tackle box use it.
yes you can weight them down, fill them with water insert big huge hooks, texas rig, drop shot rig, A-rig. any color you want.
please feel free to post a pic of what you want to use and we will give it a thumbs up or down.
you should already have more that two frogs in your tackle box  ::)
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: dartag on July 29, 2015, 04:53:23 PM
As my mentor used to tell me.   KSS    I am sure most of you know what this means.
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: Mojo on July 29, 2015, 04:58:46 PM
Just to clarify - this is what a frog looks like:

(http://www.greatlakesbass.com/forum/gallery/medium_311-290715160034.jpeg) (http://www.greatlakesbass.com/forum/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=569)

Chillin Frog Tournament

Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: Mojo on July 29, 2015, 05:04:10 PM
What it looks like when it gets too complicated:

(http://www.greatlakesbass.com/forum/gallery/medium_311-290715160004.jpeg) (http://www.greatlakesbass.com/forum/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=568)
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: dartag on August 02, 2015, 08:59:31 AM
It's August already.  Who is in
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: djkimmel on August 02, 2015, 09:43:19 AM
Me and Derek should be there.
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: Team houston on August 03, 2015, 09:33:50 AM
I am in if my schedule allows.
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: YpsiBass on August 03, 2015, 09:50:09 AM
Had to go searching through the thread to remember which day and time we decided on. I'll be there and looking for an open back seat.

Hmm same day as my company picnic so I'll probably be leaving right after the weigh-in.  Long day.
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: OSHABASSMAN on August 04, 2015, 01:11:32 PM
Ok,  I just want to be clear.  Sunday,  August 30. Dawn till noon.  10.00 per person plus 5.00 for big bass.  One fish wieghed per boat. 
Assuming this is correct,  I'll be their.
17' Tracker TX 17
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: dartag on August 04, 2015, 04:38:42 PM
Date and time are correct. 
10.00 per person total.
Each person can weigh 1 bass.
Big bass of the day takes all. 

If you have a question if your Frog Bait is legal, bring it and have Bob look at it.

5.00 Goes to BB4B

5.00  Goes to the winner.

Probably go to some local establishment for lunch afterward.
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: stackenem on August 06, 2015, 01:00:15 PM
I'm in with my son, Jason
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: Hollada on August 06, 2015, 10:58:20 PM
I'm in as a non boater if there's room!
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: t-bone on August 08, 2015, 07:43:05 AM
I'm in as a boater
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: dartag on August 11, 2015, 06:25:31 AM
Just saw there is a CFB event on Kent August 30.  Maybe we should switch to Saturday the 29th.   

Or do we just leave it that date since we will be frogging and most guys will be fishing the main lake.
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: djkimmel on August 11, 2015, 09:49:49 AM
Might get kind of busy with CFB out there?
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: YpsiBass on August 11, 2015, 12:04:17 PM
29th would work better for me...
Title: Re: 2015 Frogs Only interested?
Post by: dartag on August 11, 2015, 10:42:00 PM
Due to CFB fishing Kent on Sunday we are moving the date to Saturday the 29th.  Hope everyone can make it.