Earl38 Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Lunker Frog Aesthetics: when it comes to looks these frogs are hands down one of the most realistic frogs lures I have seen (My personal favorite is the green tea frog pattern). So the paint did its job and hooked (me) the angler. The legs look great in the water on a stop and go retrieve, extending and retracting as i reel it back to the boat. Functionality: To start off, this frog weighs a ½ oz which makes it incredibly easy to cast a far distance. On my retrieve a never staged any weeds, which was great. The legs do extend on the retrieve and retract on a pause which gives the lure a nice touch of realism. They also help splash the water more on the retrieve. The only issue I encountered was sinking. It started after a couple weekends of use. Typical wear and tear could be to blame here. Although this isn’t the first time I’ve had issues with top water frogs sinking. I’ve used many and almost all of them will develop this sinking problem eventually. Fix: My solution to this issue is to apply a little bit of crazy glue around the belly weight, where the hook comes through on the bottom and any other areas that may allow water in. Remember don’t completely seal it up of the hollow boy won’t collapse when I bass bites. Hook-ups: Over the course of my testing I caught about 14 bass (this is over 2 separate occasion). Hook up percentage was about 80% A few bass would come up short and wouldn’t get a good hook set. Then again it could have also been my technique. Overall: Retailing at a fraction of the cost of comparable top water frogs, this frog may not be perfect but it’s darn close. I give it an 8/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackertxw175 Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 i own a few of these but rate them lower as i had issues with them wanting to roll over and play dead. most realistic looking frog i have used but i would give them a 6/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzebackhuntr Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Thanks for the info from both of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeP Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Two posts total and they're both about this same frog? Spam. It's what's for dinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackertxw175 Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Two posts total and they're both about this same frog? Spam. It's what's for dinner. i added my because i thought someone may want to know about the rollover issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 get ya some frogs that softy pours...they work great .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletDeuce Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Looks almost like the Koppers Live Action Frogs & I wouldn't take one if they were giving them away. As others have said-Spamdex man is trying to push his product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlitterRocket Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 these frogs look great, and I was pretty excited about them when i first saw them. I have fished with them quiet a bit and can tell you the koppers is better in almost every way. the koppers weighs more and cast better, walks much easier, and doesn't fill with water as bad. the lunkerhunter frog looks really good.......but it's very difficult to walk! (and if you ain't walk'n it......) the one i got was not very durable, it began to tear after just a fish or two. I also experienced the rolling over issue too, Ross. I would call it 5/10....... but still better than a snagproof! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzebackhuntr Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Bronzeye or a reaction innovations swamp donkey for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountainman Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 swamp donkey for me. Bet thats not the first time youve said that, Chris. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherman1989 Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 I have used these also and as Ross said they keep wanting to roll over on there back. I bought one because of the realistic look they have but they do not perform as well as I thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeP Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Bet thats not the first time youve said that, Chris. I just spewed beer laughing at that one. Someone owes me a beer dang it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzebackhuntr Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Bet thats not the first time youve said that, Chris. Did your wife tell you about my nickname for her? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratos260 Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 I've been using the Jackall Iobee some. I've not caught any on it yet but it walks easier than the Bronzeye or the Live Target. My only complaint with the Iobee is that the legs seem to constantly get caught in the hooks. Other than that it seems like a pretty good frog. I've never seen these frogs before but from what I've read I'm not missing anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountainman Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Did your wife tell you about my nickname for her? That the best you could come up with? lol...I'll be sure to tell her that you think shes a swamp donkey. God help you if the two of you ever meet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlitterRocket Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 (edited) I've been using the Jackall Iobee some. I've not caught any on it yet but it walks easier than the Bronzeye or the Live Target. My only complaint with the Iobee is that the legs seem to constantly get caught in the hooks. Other than that it seems like a pretty good frog. I've never seen these frogs before but from what I've read I'm not missing anything. I just got got my 1st lobee a few weeks ago, john and I agree with you 100%. it walks very easy, but is not as weedless as it should be. Edited August 7, 2013 by GlitterRocket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeP Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Since y'all are frog talkin' what about the Booyah Pad Crasher? I like it best. Spro is second, KVD sexy third. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzebackhuntr Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Never met her or seen her Andy. I was distracted watching Dalton at football practice. Sorry for the crappy non thought out response. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountainman Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 LOL....next time I start some sh*t with you, I expect your full attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlitterRocket Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Bet thats not the first time youve said that, Chris. chris doing some kind of weird homo-swamp donkey show......blah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brwnbass Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Booyah pad crasher is the shizznit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiseguy909 Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Thanks for the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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