In this video, professional bass angler Jeremy Lawyer shows how to maximize bites during the post-spawn period using a frog – in especially shallow water. These fish are beginning to aggressively guard their fry, so the conditions are perfect for this high-action approach.
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Why a Frog Excels in Postspawn Conditions
Frog fishing isn’t just for early mornings. In fact, Lawyer explains how the bite often improves as the day progresses. With minimal wind and high skies, shade pockets become key. Bass position themselves in areas that have shade lines, such as bushes and willow trees, and are waiting for an easy meal. The frog provokes intense reaction strikes—especially when fry are near the surface.
Popping Frogs Vs. Walking Frogs
Lawyer relies on a popping frog over a walking-style frog for one key reason—control in tight cover. In shallow, shaded zones, bass may only have a foot or two to commit. A popping frog stays in place, chugs water, and makes enough noise to pull fish from cover fast. When every inch counts, the popping frog gets the nod.
Mapping to Repeat the Pattern
To find consistent bite zones, Lawyer uses his mapping to identify key shoreline features. Small indentations and drains consistently hold fish. After catching bass in two similar spots, he builds a repeatable pattern and targets identical structure throughout the lake. Lawyer explains how to use contour shading and shoreline detail to find the same structure in different parts of the lake, allowing anglers to repeat the bite all day.
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