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TackleTour Autopsy: Dissection
of Snag Proof's Bobby's Perfect Frog
| Date: |
1/4/11 |
| Tackle type: |
Lures |
| Manufacturer: |
Snag Proof |
| Reviewer: |
Zander |
Introduction: You asked for it, a frog autopsy, and we kick things off with
one of the most popular walking frogs on the market, the Snag
Proof Bobby's Perfect Frog. Somewhat reminiscent of a high school frog
dissection we head to lab with blade in hand.
You asked for it... Frog
dissection time
Bobby's Perfect Frog: There are a lot of
frogs on the market but chances are if you are a frog fisherman you have a few
offerings from Snag Proof in your tackle box. Snag Proof makes of the most
popular frogs on the market and their original Moss Master has accounted for
some serious wins on the tournament trail. Western Pro Bobby Barrack has been
using Snag Proof Frogs for over a decade and a half and has turned to them to a
great extent
to obtain the exact walking action he desired. He officially partnered with the company and introduced a signature version
to make these tweaks available in an off the shelf product.
The Snag Proof Bobby Perfect Frogs
surround the classic Pro Series Tournament Frog (center)
"Bobby's Perfect Frog" is designed to be fished
right out of the package and is among the very best walking class frogs on the
market. The biggest difference between this frog and the original is the
elimination of elongated thighs. This reduces water resistance and allows the
nose of the frog to move more freely in a tight side to side pattern.
Notice how the frogs are sitting
differently, the Perfect Frog can take on water altering the lure's buoyancy
Into the Lab: If you have ever fished this
particular frog you know it takes a little bit of practice to get it to walk
perfectly. You probably also have had on many an occasion had to squeeze out
water from the frog when it has gotten swamped. Like many other hollow bodied
frogs Bobby's Perfect Frog features a large cavity in which the lure's actual
hardware is rigged inside. The exit where the frog hooks come up and out along
the side of the lure can take on water.
If you fish hollow body frogs you
have had to squeeze out water between casts
This is one of the major difference's between the
Perfect Frog and Ish's new "Phat Frog" which features a inner tube design that
seals the hook and line tie from the rest of the body so water cannot enter the
main cavity of the frog body.
The "Brown Bullfrog" is chosen for
our autopsy. I have fished the particular lure many times in the California
Delta
The Perfect Frog is available in a wide range of
colors that differentiates the lure from other Snag Proof frogs that are offered
in more traditional patterns like Green, Brown and Chartreuse. Since Bobby is a
West Coast Pro many of the colors were born to fish local bodies of water
including the white bellied patterns for the delta and the striking yellow and
black Tweety pattern that is absolutely deadly on Clear Lake. There are many
other combination patterns including the Brown Bullfrog which features a yellow
body and bright yellow and orange skirting for the legs and "Fred's Frog" which
features a multi-color back and a white belly and orange throat. But it isn't
all about West Coast patterns, new for this season are even brighter colors
including Florida Bass, Tule Perch and the blue and chartreuse KC Dragonfly.
The belly cut reveals the main
cavity and hook connection
Next Section: Let the
Autopsy Begin! |
