Berkley Gulp BatWing Frog Review (semi-retired)

BatWing (Gulp)   Semi-Retired 

 Colors: 4   Size: 4"   Style: Swim   Scent: Gulp  Pack Qty: 4

Intro:

I know of at least one angler that was sad to see these frogs go, but that angler is not me. The Berkley BatWing GULP frog is an oddly designed frog that is super light weight with a flat belly and odd legs. It moves surprisingly well over pads, and fish seem to eat it.. I'm not sure what made Berkley think that a GULP frog was needed but they were very wrong

Overall Rating: 5.6/10

Each frog is rated on the following criteria: Quality, Castability, Presentation, Hook-up Ratio Available Options, Product Availability & Price

Quality: 2.5/5

Berkley has been making quality baits for years, and when looking at the Gulp BatWing frog it is not so much the quality of the product as it is the quality of the presentation. The material used does not stand up well to the abuse a bait goes through when landing multiple fish, and of course being a GULP product there is also the chance of it drying out on you.. It is the same over simplified body design as the standard Bat-Wing and I'm kinda happy they are both now retired

Castability: 2.5/5

This is a very, very light weigh bait and it takes to getting use to when casting. The aerodynamic design works in it's favour but overall it can be a nightmare to cast in windy conditions or without setting your drag to loose. The flat bottom helps with skipping, but overall the GULP version of this frog is not fun to cast

Presentation: 2.5/5

There may be some that will argue with my review, but I found this Frog lacked presentation altogether. The legs give off a faint soft flutter but the body imparts little action and even less when paused.

The original BatWing frog is a much better pad frog then open water frog, but the stickiness of the Gulp version hinders it here as well.. If you put the BatWing through a bumpy ride it will flip on you, and good luck getting it to turn back over.

Hook-Up Ratio: 3.5/5

The thin body is one of the best things about the BatWing frog, it allows you to use standard and EWG hooks and still have room to slam the hook home. This is the one area in which the GULP version of the BatWing out performs the original version.

Availability: 2.5

Good luck finding a BatWing Gulp nowadays, your local shop may have a few packs laying around, and some smaller out "outlet" style retailers have some stock (limited options)

Options & Price: 2.5

It is hard to judge this product on it's current options since the base is all but discontinued. Most retailers that shill have stock have anywhere between 1-4 colours choices and the price ranges from full pop at $5.99 all the way down to $2.49.. which is still to much in my opinion 

Where to Find:

LandBigFish ($5.99)

Fisherman's Factory Outlet ($2.49)

Anglers World On-Line ($4.99)

Equipment:

This is a light weight frog so you may want to put away those ultra beefy rods. I fish the BatWing with a Dobyns 735c and the 805CBRM. As with other light weight frogs the 805's extra length helps fling the frog over greater distances. You wont need much more then 40lb braid and could get away with lighter if you have casting difficulties.

Culprit Ultimate Frog - Review (Retired)

Ultimate Frog :      Colours: 8   Size: 4.5"     Pack Count:  3     

         Leg Style: Buzz            Scent: N/A

Intro:

The Culprit Ultimate Frog is another one of those baits that I bought, fully expecting to hate. The frog in the package is not all that impressive, it looks like it was painted in someones garage and the hook looked to beefy for the bait.. with all that said I was again pleasantly surprised 

Overall Rating: 6.8/10

Each frog is rated on the following criteria: Quality, Castability, Presentation, Hook-up Ratio Available Options, Product Availability & Price

Quality & Durability: 3.0/5

Lets be honest here, the Culprit Ultimate Frog ain't gonna win many beauty pageants in today's market filled with ultra realistic baits. Yes its shaped like a frog, and has frog like markings, but the Ultimate frog relies more on its action in the water then its overall appearance.

 The material it is made of is fairly durable and should hold up well for multiple fish. Like with many frog baits the weak-point is at the feet, they are thin and somewhat fragile (but the action produced is well worth the flimsy feet and toes).

The nose of the Ultimate frog holds a hook well. Its nice and thick ease to rig properly.

Castability: 4.0/5

The Ultimate frog is very aerodynamic in its shape and both the body of the frog as well as the hook add enough weigh to make this bait cast like a dream. It cant be long bombed, flipped and skipped with ease.

The hooks is nicely weighted and the frog always (ok almost always) lands on its belly. It was quite refreshing to fish with a frog that landed well consistently.

Presentation: 4.5/5

The Ultimate frog excels in "medium cover" situations, it moves very well over and around pads, most of this is due to the fact that The body of the Ultimate frog is hollow, making it a bit of a cross-breed. I really like the way the hollow body allows this frog to sit up high on the retrieve, and The hook provided with the bait slightly raises the nose up, making it even easier to keep the bait on top, even at slower retrieves.

The legs are nice and long and give off a nice smooth kick. On the Culprit web-site this frog is listed as a "buzz-frog" but in my opinion it is a swim frog, yes it does churn up the water, but its more subtle then what I expect from a buzz bait

The Ultimate Frog sinks fairly slow which is great for long casts as it allows the angler to take their time, and not be forced to rush the retrieve trying to get the bait back up on top. When ready to start your retrieve back up, the frog quickly and easily raises to the surface

Hook-Up Ratio: 4.0/5

The double point hook sits far enough down the leg that it allows for nice clean hook-ups, and wont hamper the baits movement. Im not sure who produces the hook this bait comes rigged with, but it is very strong and is perfectly weighted for these baits.. I only which they came with more then one!

Availability: 2.0/5

Im boarder line on listing this frog as "retired" it clearly appears to have been discontinued by most companies, but it is still available for sale on the Culprit website.. so you be the judge. Outside of buying direct your best bet it to watch ebay. I found many packs available at decent pricing

Options & Price: 3.0/5

If you can find them the Ultimate Frog is available in 8 colour options including a nearly see-thru yellow that Im still kicking myself for not picking up when I had the chance (i saw them at 1000 Island Bait Shop is NY State)

Where to Find:

In case you are having a hard time finding these locally, here are some reliable options for you.

Culprit ($6.99)

Ebay (Various)

TackleWarehouse (Out of Stock)

Equipment:

I completed all my testing with a Dobyns 735c paired with a Daiwa Lexa reel. You will want a bit of tip to allow for shorter accurate casts as well as a reel that will allow you to pick up the pace or slow right down when conditions dictate.

Bass Kandi Croaker Frog Review

Croaker:      Colours: 8   Size: 3.5"     Pack Count:  5     

                            Leg Style: Buzz            Scent: Salt

Intro:

Bass Kandi Baits is an up and coming company out of Louisiana. Their line of baits consist of various worms, craws, lizards and of course.. Frogs. The "Kroaker" can be described as a subtle buzz frog that gives off a motion very unique from any of the other frogs I have test driven (so far).. check it out..

Overall Rating: 6.8/10

Each frog is rated on the following criteria: Quality, Castability, Presentation, Hook-up Ratio Available Options, Product Availability & Price

Quality & Durability: 3.5/5

I was very happy with the overall quality of the Kroaker, it has a nice body design and I like the concept behind the inlayed channels to push water towards the legs as it swims. Almost all of the 8  colour options are two-tone which gives the finished product a nice look

As for durability the legs are a little soft, I understand the need to have them be agile, but the below image is of a Kroaker after being struck by a fish (note: this is the result of a blow-up not a hooked fish). It is hard to tell but other then the lost foot, both legs also have small rips

Castability: 3.5/5

The Kroaker casts and or skips very well. It has a thin/flat aerodynamic body that makes it easy to work in almost all conditions. You will need to be quick on the uptake as it sinks fairly quickly once it hits the water and takes some effort to get it back on top and buzzing

Presentation: 3.5/5

The legs and feet on the Kroaker give it a very different presentation then most buzz frogs. On the retrieve it has the look of a scared women running away from a zombie in a B horror movie (picture a women running and screaming with her arms waving frantically int he air)... Note that this is not a bad thing. Instead of kicking behind the frog the legs on the Kroaker kick out to the side and give it a softer churn or buzz then most buzz frogs.

When Paused the Kroaker sinks well (though fast) giving off a nice frog profile to any fish paying attention.. actually the majority of my fish on the Kroaker came while the frog sank.

One concern I did have is that I felt I had to really burn this frog back to the boat in order to get the presentation I was looking for. Even a fairly steady retrieve found this frog turning into a wake bait and it swam just below the waters surface.. watch your rod tip, and keep it high if want to to keep the Kroaker up and running

Hook-Up Ratio: 3.5/5

No issues here, the Kroaker holds a hook well and keeps it in position to hook any fish that hammers it. The legs are soft and flexible and overall they stay out of your way.

Availability: 3.0/5

If you live in Lousianna or Texas you should have no issues getting you hands on some Bass Kandi baits, but those of us out of driving distance will have a harder time. They are available on-line from both Bass Kandi as well as Bass Tackle Depot, and I expect this list to grow as word gets on on these quality baits.

Canadians: There is not currently an option to ship  into Canada on the Bass Kandi site, but the team there were gracious enough to work with me to get me order across the boarder.. thanks again!

Options & Price: 3.5/5

For a smaller bait provider Bass Kandi does provide a decent colour selection with 8 options available many of which are two-tone. The baits themselves come 5 to a pack and on average they will cost your $4.99 a pack or $0.99 a frog. This is very reasonable for a quality bait

Where to Find:

In case you are having a hard time finding these locally, here are some reliable options for you.

Bass Kandi Baits ($4.99)

Bass Tackle Depot ($4.99)

Retailer List

Equipment:

I completed all my Kroaker testing with a Dobyns 735c paired with a Daiwa T3 Ballistic reel. This combo gives me the power and speed to pull fish out of cover quick, but also the ability to skip this frog into tight corners and under trees.

Spike-It Bog Frog Review

Bog Frog:      Colours: 8   Size: 4.5"     Pack Count:  5     

                            Leg Style: Swim            Scent: Garlic

Intro:

I know, I know, you are all waiting for review on this seasons hottest new baits, but Im sorry my season does not open a for a few weeks, so until then I will be feeding you reviews of frogs from last season or older. This review is or Spike-It Outdoors "Bog Frog" a bait that takes Spike-Its unique color process and applies it to a pretty lack luster frog

Overall Rating: 5.6/10

Each frog is rated on the following criteria: Quality, Castability, Presentation, Hook-up Ratio Available Options, Product Availability & Price

Quality & Durability: 2.5/5

Unfortunately a frog that has some good things going for it ultimately fails due to poor design. The head on this bait and thin and small, making it a pain to rig, and easy to tear up. This is a one fish bait (if that)

I do like the legs, the thinner portion coming off the back of the frog makes them durable and the longer slender tips give it good action.  

Castability: 3.0/5

The Bog Frog is made of a fairly dense plastic but casts lighter then it should (or then you would expect it to) It's flat bottom makes it skippable, but overall I don't like the way it lands,  or falls on the pause.. this all comes down to the body design

Presentation: 3.0/5

 overall this frog swims fairly well, but thats it., any "dead" or "pause" on the presentation offers the angler no action at all (reminding me of the Ultimate Bucketmouth Ugly Lunker frog).

Even the swim is on the Bog frog is fairly subtle giving off a slight disturbance in the water but not really a churn or a buzz

Hook-Up Ratio: 3.0/5

I had a hard time finding the "right" or "perfect" hook for this frog. Length can be an issue as it has a shorter body and many hooks come out between the legs meaning the only thing holding the hook in place is your skin hook on the point.. bury it too deep and you will drastically effect your hook-up ratio, bury it to loose and it will pop-out and you will spend most of your time ripping it free from pads and weeds, and not a fishes mouth

Availability: 2.0/5

When I purchased this frogs many a season ago it was more widely available. Today I can only find two on-line retailers carrying it, and one of them is Spike-It themselves.

locally this frog is no-where to be found

Options & Price: 3.0/5

The options vary for the Bog Frog, best case scenario you will be able to find all 8 colour options, more likely then not, you will find 4-6 colour options. All of which will be heavily scented with Garlic

Spike-It will tell you that although they only have 8 colour options, their "spike-adelic" method of injection (almost like a tie-dye) makes each frog unique, and makes the exact colour option immeasurable 

Where to Find:

In case you are having a hard time finding these locally, here are some reliable options for you.

Spike-It Outdoors ($3.89)

Barlows Tackle ($3.49)

I ordered  mine direct from Spike-It as I have never done business with Barlows and prefer to go right to the source 

Equipment:

As with any frog bait the key to fishing the Bog Frog well is balance.  You need a rod with the light enough tip to cast for distance and accuracy but you need the strength to pull fish out of cover fast. I tested this frog on a few rods and liked it with an odd choice.. the Dobyns  805CB RM, yes a crank bait rod. I like the extra length, and it almost turns this 5 power rod into a 4. For the reels, check out a Daiwa Lexa 100 series, you want need the added bulk of the 300 series, as the 100 is quite tuff

With a swim frog you can get away with 20-30lb line. I threw this on Daiwa Samurai a line that is quickly becoming my all around braid (expect on my beefier Frog rods)

Ultimate Bucketmouth - Lunker Ugler Frog Review

Ugly Frog:      Colours: 5   Size: 5"     Pack Count: 4     

                            Leg Style: Swim            Scent: None

Intro:

I know you have all been awaiting this review since I teased it way back in August of 2011 (HERE)

I personally was not sure if I would post a full on review of this frog, but I thought "what the hell" give the people what they want...

Overall Rating: 4.5/10

Each frog is rated on the following criteria: Quality, Castability, Presentation, Hook-up Ratio Available Options, Product Availability & Price

Quality: 2.5/5

If the quality rating of this product was based solely on the fact that this frog is made out of a tuff dense tire like material, then full marks would be given. And if I was to grade it's "life-like" appearance solely on the fact that it looks like a real frog that has been run over by a MackTruck and left to bake in the hot sun for a couple days, full marks would be given... but Im not grading this frog on those characteristics and its a shame really, as this is the only way the Ugly Frog can truly be graded to it's strengths

In truth, it looks and fishes like something that was made out of play-doh and then run over by a truck. The hook keeper or guard feature (now and forever know as it's penis) I believe was born out pure laziness,  it looks like some plastic was left over from the mould and they just decided "oh well" lets just leave, and call it a weed guard" 

Castability: 3.5/5

It's hard to give the Lunker Ugly Frog anything less then a 3.5 when it comes to cast ability, mainly due to the fact that it is a damn heavy bait that can be launched a mile.

Without the hook the Ugly Frog has a perfectly flat belly, and would be great for skipping. I would recommend not actually fishing with this frog but in turn using it to have a skipping contest with you kids in the pool (you may want to cut off it's penis/weed guard first or giggles will ensue )

Presentation: 1.0/5

On their website Ultimate Bucketmouth makes claims like "most life like presentation" and "the most realistic soft plastic frog available", and claims like that are the reason we have laws around "truth in advertising".

Saying that this frog is the most realistic or life-like is the same as buying a blow-up doll from your local adult store and swearing off women. When in the water, yes this frogs legs hang down like a real frogs but thats where the comparison ends, my 5 year old nephew draws more realistic frogs

Hook-Up Ratio: 2.5/5

This beast of a frog is big, bulky and made out of a firmer plastic then many frogs currently available. In order to use it weedless you need to insert your hook point into the frog penis weed guard, this is no simply skin hook, you are actually burying the hook. In turn the size of this bait and its construction make it not as pliable when the fish hits it.. in other words, it gets in it's own way, and the fish in turn feels like it is chewing on tire

Availability: 2.0/5

I think Im being gracious here by giving this frog a 2 for Availability, currently you can find it at 2 on-line retailers, none of which I have ever shopped with (it was dropped by many others like Tackle Warehouse) and I have never run across it in person.

Options & Price: 2.0/5

A 4 count pack of these rubber frisbees will run you on average $6.80 a pack or $1.70 a frog. I lucked out and bought mine when they were being cleared from TW for $0.99 a pack.. and I still feel kinda ripped off

Where to Find:

In case you are having a hard time finding these locally, here are some reliable options for you.

Ultimate Bucketmouth ($7.05)

OutKast Fishing Tackle ($6.59)

Equipment:

The Lunker Ugly Frog is big and it is heavy, you will want to upsize your gear and fish it on your hollow body rod instead of your soft plastic frog/toad rod. Me I used by Dobyns 736c for testing and paired it with one of my heavier reels (Daiwa Advantage).

Fair warning, if you plan on testing one out it requires an 11/0 hook to be rigged properly. I got away with using a 7/0 oversized (Owner) but my other 7/0's were to small

Sizmic Pop'n Toad Review - Retired

Sizmic Pop'n Toad:      Retired!

Intro:

Yes, it is time to review yet another "retired" frog. The Sizmic Poppin toad by Uncle Josh is a bait that saw very little time on the water (obviously) and to this day can be chalked up to a good frog gone wrong! 

Overall Rating: 6.6/10

Each frog is rated on the following criteria: Quality, Castability, Presentation, Hook-up Ratio Available Options, Product Availability & Price

Quality: 4.0/5

There is many things I did or do not like about the Sizmic Poppin Toad, but the durability was not one of them. This baby looked and felt like it was made of tire rubber, it it extremely durable and holds up well to the abuse both the angler and the fish put it through. I believe it was made almost to durable and that in the process made it a bait that did not swim or pop as well as it should (more on that later) 

Castability: 4.0/5

The Sizmic pop'n frog has a dense  body and casts and skips very well. The Pop'n version is a floater, and weighs less then both the original and Magnum toads, but still holds it's own when cast

Presentation: 2.5/5

This is where the Sizmic popin toad leaves much to be desired. Yes, you can pop and work it back to the boat, but overall if you were going to have to compare it to a real frog, it would have to be a dead one. It just kinda sits there (or floats I guess) The profile and the action just don't cut it, and this frog is surpassed by pretty much every other frog I have test driven on the Frog Pond (that says a lot)

Hook-Up Ratio: 3.5/5

The Sizmic toad has a nice thin profile and makes for a good hook-up ratio. The slot on the back hides the hook well without impeding its ability to be hammered home on a hook-set (a nice feature I wish more companies would add)

Availability: N/A

Although not as hard to find as some of the other retired frogs I have reviewed, it is not readily available. Below you will find 3 places you can locate Sizmic popp'n toads on line (non of which are the actual manufacture). Dont hold me to this, as if you are reading this review in the year 2015 there is a good chance these will be gone

Options & Price: N/A

For whats left of them, they are not badly priced coming in on average at the $3 per pack mark. With 6 frogs in a pack thats only $0.50 per, and not a bad deal. Obviously color choices will be limited, but if you find them in black or white, I would take the plunge and give them a shot.  

Where to Find:

In case you are having a hard time finding these locally, here are some reliable options for you.

OC Fishing Gear - $3.79

OverstockBait.com - $2.99

Gatror Tackle - $3.08

Ebay is always an option when looking for retired frogs. At time of posting there were a few listings for multiple packages

Equipment:

As with most popper frogs I recommend using a Dobyns 735c, this is firm enough to get a great poppin action out or the bait without manhandling it.  As for reels, you dont need to go super beefy, but as with most frogs you want the power to pull it out of some of the nastiest slop or cover. Give the Daiwa Lexa 300 a try.

Mann's Hard Nose Swim Toad Review

hard Nose Swim Toad:    Colours: 8   Size: 5"     Pack Count:  5     

                                    Leg Style: Swim            Scent: Salted

Intro:

The Manns Hard Nose Swim Toad is one of the soft body frogs that I can attribute to my  love of soft body from fishing. It is an extremely easy to use bait that has built tuff so we as anglers are not constantly adjusting and or replacing frogs while on the water. I always carry a pack of these with me when tournament fishing as they help me keep my line wet longer then any other from in my arsenal   

Overall Rating: 8.2/10

Each frog is rated on the following criteria: Quality, Castability, Presentation, Hook-up Ratio Available Options, Product Availability & Price

Quality: 4.5/5

This frog came very close to getting a perfect score in this category due to the "hard nose" alone. Mann's must have this patented as I'm not sure why no other companies and have tried it out or at least attempted a version of it. No other frog holds you hook as long or as well as the Manns Hard Nose Swim frog.. now if only the legs held us as well 

Castability: 4.0/5

The weight of this bait is the only think that prevented it from getting a perfect score in the cast-ability category. It is light weight, and you will need to play with your reel a bit to find that sweet spot that allows for long distance casts without the heartache of picking birds-nests every few casts  (we have all been there). All in all the design of the hard nose swim toad makes it cast very well, it is aerodynamic and skips very well (the hard nose is a huge help in keeping the bait in place on the hook even on harder skips)

Presentation: 4.5/5

If you are looking for a loud obnoxious swimming motion and sound, then this is not the frog for you. It has a very subtle or gentle churning that gives off a softer ripple then many swim frogs. It moves well in and over cover, and has a nice sink when paused. There is nothing bad I can say about the Swim Toads presentation so much so that it is making me rethink the fact that I only gave it a 4.5/5?

Hook-Up Ratio: 4.5/5

With a flexible body that would rival that of a 20 year old yoga instructor the Hard hose swim toad will provide you with an a very high hook-up ratio (if you let it). The body and legs do their best to get out of the way on a hook-set and let you slam it home.

I do wish this frog came with some sort of hard guard or slot on it's back, as the only issues I find is that the super soft body can be torn up by the hook point and it will often leave you exposed on the retrieve. Sure this is good for the hook-up ratio but it also means more fowl ups on grass and pads if the frog rolls on you.

Availability: 3.5/5

For a bait that is as popular as the Mann's hard nose swim toad, I'm continuously surprised on how few on-line retailers carry it. I know locally I can walk into over 80% of the tackle shops and buy it right off the shelf, yet on-line I have to do some searching or I can be forced to do business with shops I don't usually order from.. Tackle Warehouse is the only place I regularly purchase from that carries this bait currently.

Options & Price: 3.5/5

At its very best this bait has 8 color options, all of which are pretty decent (most retailers I found only stock 5-6 of those colors). I tend to stick to the Black, White or even the Green Pumpkin versions as I'm quickly becoming a "green pumpkin" believer.

As for the price there is pretty drastic range right now, two of the retailers have it on for $4.19 which works out to $0.83 a frog.. not bad.. but it can be found as low as $2.89 from places like Tackle Warehouse and I will admit at that price these are worth every penny ($0.58 a frog)

Where to Find:

In case you are having a hard time finding these locally, here are some reliable options for you.

Mann's Bait ($4.19)

Tackle Warehouse ($2.89)

Cabela's ($4.19)

Equipment:

As with the majority of my swim frogs I find that they are best paired with a Dobyns 735c if you are fishing them at long distances or around any sort of cover. If you are fishing open water area you could get away fishing the Hard nose swim toad on the 734c, it has a bit less umph and a softer tip to work it's magic. As for lines I like to go a bit lighter with swim frogs and usually throw in the 20lb range an no higher then 40lb. This season I will be giving my swim frogs a work out on the new Daiwa Lexa reel, there has been a load of hype around it and I cant wait to get it on the water

Retired: Berkley BatWing Frog Review

BatWing:      Retired!

Intro:

I know of at least one angler that was sad to see these frogs go, but that angler is not me. The Berkley BatWing frog is an oddly designed frog that is super light weight with a flat belly and odd legs. It moves surprisingly well over pads, and fish seem to eat it.. that power bait scent is still a winner. But overall as soft plastic frogs go, the BatWing cant compete with all the options available to todays angler, and thus Berkley has retired the BatWing (but not the Gulp version)

Overall Rating: 6.2/10

Each frog is rated on the following criteria: Quality, Castability, Presentation, Hook-up Ratio Available Options, Product Availability & Price

Quality: 3.5/5

Berkley has been making quality baits for years, and when looking at the BatWing frog it is not so much the quality of the product as it is the quality of the presentation. The material used stands up well to the abuse a bait goes through when landing multiple fish, but I feel it is over simplified and does not present as well as it could

Castability: 3.0/5

This is a very, very light weigh bait and it takes to getting use to when casting. The aerodynamic deisgn works in it's favour but overall it can be a nightmare to cast in windy conditions or without setting your drag to loose.

Presentation: 2.5/5

There may be some that will argue with my review, but I found this Frog lacked presentation altogether. The legs give off a faint soft flutter but the body imparts little action and even less when paused. I did have some rolling issues for awhile, and it took some getting use to to find the perfect retrieve.

The BatWing frog is a much better pad frog then open water frog. The flat belly allows it to sit better on top of the pads, and allows you to drag it at various speeds. If you put the BatWing through a bumpy ride it will flip on you, and good luck getting it to turn back over.

Hook-Up Ratio: 3.5/5

The thin body is one of the best things about the BatWing frog, it allows you to use standard and EWG hooks and still have room to slam the hook home. I don't like how your hook point sits on the back of the frog, the material is not build to skin hook well and there is no other place to put the hook. This is a good thing for your hook-up ratio but makes for difficult retrieves when in heavy cover.

Availability: N/A

Good luck finding a BatWing nowadays, sure some shops may have a dusty collection from years past, but I can find a single retailer currently selling it, including Berkley. You will still find some of the "Gulp" BatWing frogs hanging around but I will warn you if you think this i was a poor review just wait to I review the Gulp version, slimy soft mess that it is

Options & Price: N/A

There are not any, this frog is not available. When it was there were a few colour options as available. I like the black and red as well as a green white. No sizes changes but all frogs came with that secret power bait scent.

Where to Find:

In case you are having a hard time finding these locally, here are some reliable options for you.

I cant find one on-line store carrying the non gulp version of the BatWing!

Equipment:

This is a light weight frog so you may want to put away those ultra beefy rods. I fish the BatWing with a Dobyns 735c and the 805CBRM. As with other light weight frogs the 805's extra length helps fling the frog over greater distances. You wont need much more then 40lb braid and could get away with some thinner if you have casting difficulties.