I purchased the Rebel Buzz’n Frog because of it’s action. The frog is 2.5″ long and weighs 0.5 oz. The stock hook is made from thin wire, which can be easily straightened by a trophy fish. The stock hook can also be threaded on and off, which can lead to a lost fish. Hence, I modified the frog!
First, I removed the stock hook. I then removed one of the hook arms from a 2/0 VMC treble hook via mini bolt cutters; the one that was welded on to the shafts of the other two.
Second, I slipped the modified VMC hook on to a 50 lb Tactical Anglers clip. I then inserted the Tactical Anglers clip into a piece of heat shrink tubing until bottom of the butting touched the bends of the hooks.
Third, I secured the other end of the Tactical Anglers clip to rear end loop of the frog and moved the heat shrink tubing up until the Tactical Anglers clip was fully covered . And lastly, I applied heat.
I have confidence in this modification because it provides a strong hook without impacting the frogs action. I fish this frog in clear water to get the maximum action.
