BassJunky Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 Im about to make my first Frog bait pour and wanted to get the consensus on if I should use softener or not. I've been reading the site and noticed some guys mentioned not using it on top water soft baits as it may hinder the kicking action, thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uttexas Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 Haven't made a soft plastic topwater; but my instinct would be to not use softener. My instinct would be to use the plastic formulated for saltwater plastic baits (more rigid and durable) Soft plastic topwaters will be fished around and through all kinds of vegetation; I'd want good durability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FATFLATTIE Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 I wouldn't add any at all. They will work just fine without softener and you'll at least get one bite per frog which is about all you can hope for frog fishing. I've never fished a frog that wasn't torn up after one fish. But I'm a frog fanatic and it's gotta be right for me to fish it and trying to rehook one after a fish usually don't work to well for me. But I always have a major supply of frogs in the boat so if I go through 30 or 40 in a day that's fine haha! I'll just remelt them and make more and I have enough molds it doesn't take too long to get the stock up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelhains Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 Depends on the frog. I really like the do-it croaker. I'll use up to 3 different plastic blends in my frog. I'll hand pour the belly with a plastic that contains a floating additive, I'll inject the rest of the body and legs with a soft blend so the legs will kick easier. Then I'll dip the head and body with a firmer blend to add durability which helps hooks not tear out so badly. Work really well for me. The end result is a frog that floats at rest, has a Lot of action, creates a bubble trail and is fairly durable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTM Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 No do not soften, baits like the V&M frog are too hard. Hooks will still work larger holes through use and a hard bait just does not pay off in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassJunky Posted March 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 thanks guys.. much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNC Molds N Stuff Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 I make my buzz frogs with MF regular. They get tore up. I may try a batch with MF saltwater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
