More Tips for Modifying Hollow Belly Frogs

Hollow belly frogs are a great topwater bait for bass fishing. They can be fished in a variety of ways, including walking the dog, popping, and chugging. 

However, there are a few things you can do to modify your hollow belly frogs to make them even more effective.

1. Add weight

If you're fishing in heavy cover, you may want to add some weight to your hollow belly frog. This will help it to punch through the vegetation and stay in the strike zone longer. You can add weight by adding small bb’s or split shot weights or by simply adding a weight to the hook.

2. Bend the hooks away from the body

Many frog manufacturers place the hook points close to the body to increase snag resistance when working through heavy cover. One of the side effects of the hook points being close to the body; it often leads to poor hook-ups and lost fish. One remedy is to bend the hook points out slightly which helps increase the hook-up ratio while maintaining a high degree of snag resistance.

3. Change the legs

The legs on your hollow belly frog can also be modified to improve its effectiveness. If you're fishing in heavy cover, you may want to trim the legs shorter. This will help the frog to move more easily through the vegetation. If you're fishing in open water, you may want to leave the legs longer. This will help the frog to create more noise and vibration. 

You can also completely change the frog legs to a different material or color to give it a unique appearance in highly pressured waters. The following video from the folks at Tackle Warehouse provides a clear demo of the steps for replacing the legs on your favorite frog…

By following these tips, you can modify your hollow belly frogs to make them unique and even more effective for bass fishing. With a little practice and patience, you'll be catching bass like crazy with your newly modified frog.