What is it?
Mann’s Pygmy Frog
What sets it apart?
Measuring just 3 1/2 inches long and weighing a diminutive 3/8 ounce, this pint-sized, hollow-bodied popper may be a scaled down version of its larger Mann’s relatives, but its compact form will cast well and those super sharp double Mustad 4/0 hooks will stick whatever bites.
Kinda short and stumpy, this frog has a bulging belly that will give it a good profile over grass, while an upturned snout provides a broadly concave face that should make a bold display in open water.
How do I use it?
Sometimes, the bass are willing to eat a surface presentation, but they may shy away from the splash of a full-sized frog. A smaller intruder might elicit more aggression than aversion. Elsewhere, this looks like a good alternative to a popping hard bait for irritating fry-guarders.
Addressing a wide range of scenarios, Mann’s will offer the Pygmy Frog in several popular frog colors as well as some new ones: Bullfrog, Watermelon Red Flake, Stardust, Hematoma (Black/Blue), Whole Milk (Solid White), and RedWing (A red winged blackbird pattern). Available in 2017.
How much?
$6.89
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Angler’s insight:
When prespawners are about to move up to the bedding zone, too much commotions can send them packing. It’ll be interesting to see how they respond to a smaller profile with a bold display. The Pygmy Frog looks like a great option for skipping under a dock or overhanging limbs — maybe on medium-heavy spinning tackle to accommodate the lighter package. Although, adding BB’s for additional weight might help with the accuracy.
I also like this smaller profile for poking light duckweed and short-cast presentations through gaps in hydrilla/milfoil.
