zoom horny toad

[bigb2161]

Do people prefer using a single Ewg hook with a screw for this, or the double frog hook wiht the screw. ie. stanley ribbit double hook or the zoom horny toad single hook.... I also saw stanley double hook with a weight... any one have any experience or preferrences?

[schodackbassman]

I have these but have yet to get a hit on them so they don't come out much. I used a single wide gap hook and fished weedless.

[bigb2161]

I finally tried them out on Shelburne Pond. You can only probably see 6 inches into the water from the algae in it. But the LM are loving my white horny toad. pretty much a buzz bait.
Thanks

[rgang4]

I used to fish these a lot when they first came out. Back then all that was available was a single hook. Definitely can say the screw lock was the way to go but next time I use a toad I'm going to try the Mustad hook with the little plastic keeper and see how it does. Works great for holding a worm, creature bait etc. from sliding down the hook.

Hooking percentages should be high with this bait and they should stay on too. If not something is not right.

The weighted version was created to stop the bait from rolling over and getting a bit more penetration on the surface. Haven't used any but next time I need some hooks I'll try them. The extra weight is minimal and surely can't hurt. If it does nothing pliers won't fix.

For me the topwater bite has changed the last few years. Seems like a slow moving bait is the only way to get them to bite so the toad has not seen much sun.

[webertime]

Try the Floating Ribbit from Stanley. You can fish this really slow with a 4/0 EWG. No issues with landing upside down or having the burn/buzz them in. A real under the radar bait for me.

[rvq]

Take a look at Gamakatsu's Skip Gap hook for any plastics. Works great with Horney Toad, fluke etc. Eliminate the need to keep pulling the plastic back on hook. No screw needed.
I have a Stanley double hook for froggin', but have not used it.

Bob