You do need a long rod for punching mats for bass, but it doesn’t have to be a broomstick, if it is, you will lose fish. You want a fast reel, but not the super high ratios, because big fish will lock you up and you won’t have enough torque. Always a snell knot (period). Big heavy flipping hook and 1oz+, tungsten weight, maybe a punch skirt. Then comes Denny’s advice, what’s the right action rod for flipping? Should you use a softer tip rod?
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The only time I fish a snell knot and straight shank hook is with 1 oz or larger weight. Every other flipping application you will lose more fish with this knot and hook. Especially if you snap set.
🍺I respectfully disagree. A Black frog has much better contrast on green mats then a green frog on green mats.
Ish is the man! 👍👏
Finally! Someone who actually admits that color is irreverent when frog fishing mats!!