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Post by featherduster on Jun 10, 2017 7:03:50 GMT -5
For the past few years the population of frogs has grown in my marsh to the point that I now can now start taking some. I am excited about trying my hand at this new to me sport and can't wait for next weeks opener. Anybody else hunt frogs?
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Post by Pinoc on Jun 10, 2017 7:29:22 GMT -5
I haven't for years but used to have a lot of fun gigging as a kid. Got to where we stopped using a gig and just started using 4" plastic worms with a small hook. Dangle it next to them and they grab right a hold and the fight is on. If you are in a boat and casting to the bank at them they look like they are skiing across the water as you crank them in. . Good eats also! Have fun.
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Post by scrub-buster on Jun 10, 2017 19:55:59 GMT -5
I haven't been since I was a teenager. I used to love going frog gigging. It's a lot of fun and they taste great.
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Post by esshup on Jun 11, 2017 7:37:43 GMT -5
Long time ago. The San Luis Rey River in eastern Oceanside, Ca. from the Bonsall bridge to Mission San Luis Rey de Francia. There were some HUGE ones there, and like was said, a fishing pole and plastic bait was used. Made a few good meals that way.
There are a few in the pond, but due to the fluctuating water levels, the habitat isn't there for them to flourish.
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Post by freedomhunter on Jun 11, 2017 15:33:46 GMT -5
We use a John boat and spotlight and a gig at night. One guy paddles in back, second guy in middle with spot light, and the killer in front. Usually a few beverages involved. Used to have an awesome slough pond to hunt
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Post by squirrelhunter on Jun 11, 2017 16:19:49 GMT -5
For the past few years the population of frogs has grown in my marsh to the point that I now can now start taking some. I am excited about trying my hand at this new to me sport and can't wait for next weeks opener. Anybody else hunt frogs? I did every Friday & Saturday night all summer long back when we lived in Kentucky. The ponds behind the house was loaded with them. I've been try to get the population up on my pond but haven't had any luck yet. When I restocked it with fish they also put in 75 tadpoles but there's only 1 or 2 more frogs than there was before. I think the few surviving crappie that was unknowingly in there,must have eaten them. Nothing better than frog legs in my book.
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Post by bill9068 on Jun 11, 2017 21:26:55 GMT -5
Last time I went was back in the 70s. Used to pack a jon boat on our backs to the stripper pits. All my gigging buddies are to old now, still have my gigs on cane poles.
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Post by trapperdave on Jun 15, 2017 8:06:45 GMT -5
I've always used a bow. My pond is full of bullfrogs...gonna be a few less this weekend
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