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The 7+1 bearing system makes for a smooth casting reel

Different lighting conditions can make certain hues stand out more, so adapting to the weather will improve your chances

For pressured lakes, where the pad fish have seen tons of normal frog lures, or maybe on a cold-front, high barometric pressure day, this frog will still produce

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At 7.5 ounces, this isnt a light reel

At almost half an ounce, this is best thrown on baitcasting gear, but I lean on a medium-action rod, usually shorter than 7 ft