7/28/2010
First
time out with his Designer Bass FROGs, John Klose of California caught these two beauties
while vacationing in Texas. That would make it a little tough going back to work on
Monday.
 
Both Bass
caught by John Klose in Texas
Wow
! I just heard from John just after posting his pictures. He wanted to order more FROGs,
because he left his FROGs with his buddies in Texas ! What a guy !
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7/27/2010
CaptKen
is looking for a few good FROGmen. If you would
like to represent CaptKen's Designer Bass FROGs in your state, give a call or Email
CaptKen.
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7/23/10
The Clone Series of
Designer Bass FROGs are on their way today on a "slow boat from China"-----
literally !! Check the Update above on the HomePage.
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7/17/10
Hey guys the FROGs made
their "splash" at the ICAST 2010 Show in Las Vegas.FROGman Chad Hoover from KayakBassFishing.com took them to the Show to
"show them off". Bassmaster ran a live broadcast of Chad's demonstration of the
FROGs on their website.Check it out:
http://sports.espn.go.com/outdoors/tournaments/live/kyte?uri=channels/422729/977185
Also, I am currently
writing a 4 part series on theFROGs and how to fish them for Bassmaster.com Also, they
will be featured in the print version of Bassmaster Magazine in the September issue,
starring in the lead photo for an article on frog fishing. Also, if you have never watched
"Day on the Lake" live fishing broadcasts on their website, you are really
missing out. I watched Terry Scroggins fishing "live" on Orange Lake in central
Florida. It was just like being there while I was at home working. In the first 10
minutes, he caught a 10 pounder ! I'm hooked !
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7/13/10
Francois Malan is our FROGman in South Africa, and he
had a great season with the FROGs. I have been so busy bringing the Clone Series to market
and of course--- trying to catch up making FROGs --- that I did not get his photos and
stories published on time. And his Fishing Reports are some of the best on this website.
Unfortunately, their seasons are opposite ours, and he is most assuredly suffering from
"cabin fever" right now as we always do when its too cold out to go Froggin for
bass. Check out his Reports and his adventures with his FROGdawg "Luke", and his
Top FROG a Signature
Series --- "Sir-Lands-aLot" as they continue their adventures with FROGs,
monster bass & crocodiles ! If you are a Big Bass --- you don't want these guys
hunting you down !
FROGman Francois Malan
 
Sir-Lands-aLot
and the FROGdawg "Luke"
"Dog the Bounty Hunter" has nothing on these guys !
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7/5/10
Keary Mattison, our FROGman in New York continues to
slam the bigger bass on the FROGs. He just topped his Personal Best Largemouth Bass that
he caught on his FROG last year. Last year he caught a 5 lb. 11 oz largemouth, and now
he's topped that with a 6.97 lb largemouth. He has also now caught a 5.25 lb smallmouth on
the FROGs. Wow ! Who would not like to do that ! He will be sending a photo of the
smallmouth soon. If that's not enough, he also landed a 14 lb Pike. Can you just imagine
the kind of strike on the FROG that must have been ! Check out Keary's FROG Fishing
Reports on the FROGmen Page.
Keary with
a bass just shy of 7 lb and a vicious FROG eating Pike.
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7/1/10
Forget all the apologies I
make in this video. It was not me that screwed up ! It was the camera ! After inspecting
the files, I have determined that either the camera or the memory card dropped a file or
turned the camera off. Very unfortunate timing & bad luck---- but not my fault !
Anyway, check out one of my biggest bass ever --- and caught on the affordable Clone
Series #4 Brown Bull FROG.
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6/26/10
This is not just any FROG.
This is a "very special" FROG. This is a registered Signature Series FROG #24. She
is a southern "belle" Leopard FROG, a one-of-a-kind Original. But more than that
--- she is the star of the legendary adventures of Ole Swamp Fart & Lillyfudder. There
have been two episodes of this continuing saga published to date. A third, is due to be
broadcast soon.
Lillyfudder, the star of Ole SwampFart & Lilyfudder, will
be the first FROG inducted into the Designer Bass FROG Hall of Fame
Ole SwampFart, the legend,
has died. At least, we think so. He has "disappeared" in the Swamp. That's why
we can now tell his legendary adventures with Lillyfudder. She loves to talk --- all
the time ! She also wears her heart on her tympanic membrane(frog ear drum),
and she might even give a kiss with those big, red, puckered lips. Don't let her pretty
looks fool you ! She's a KILLER !
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6/16/10
We have been getting
incredibly hot weather with temperatures regularly hitting 97 degrees & higher in some
areas and heat indexes hitting105, but if you can catch a rainstorm or cloudy weather
between rainstorms, you can still have some exciting action on the FROGs. In the last few
weeks. I have caught a couple big ones and missed a couple big ones. One of them whipped
my butt real good and got himself on camera doing it, just before he got away next to the
kayak. Video to follow soon. The bass below was also a beautiful video, crashing through
the pads to gobble up that light golden southern leopard with the rain pouring down. It
was so hot that I didn't bother with the rain gear ! If you go out on the water in the
rainy weather --- plan for a hasty exit strategy, especially if there is any chance of
lightening. Play it safe !
Caught by CaptKen with air & water temps in the '90's on 6/16/2010 in the pouring rain.
We'll post some big bass photos from earlier in
the season & more videos as soon as we can.
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5/30/10
We are sill waiting on the
Clone Series of Designer Bass FROGs. But, we are expecting them within the next week or
two. We have been waiting for the manufacturer to provide a stronger hook that compares to
the custom hooks that come with the Original & Replicant Series of handmade FROGs. I
know you are going to need the strong hook. In the meantime, I finally got one of the
videos completed from earlier in the season. It demonstrates the effectiveness of
"Finesse FROG Fishing" and stealth in extremely shallow, calm water. You don't
want to try this from a bass boat or with your buddy paddling and casting next to you.
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Many more exciting videos to come when we get a chance to edit
them.
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11/2/09
The heat of summer has
finally ended, and the fish are really responding, especially in the rivers like the St.
John's and Lake George (2nd biggest lake in Florida) connected to the River. The
vegetation is also back in good condition, and the bass are grabbing FROGs fished fast
across the top of any matted type of plant material. It should be great fishing on the
warm fronts until the real cold weather gets here after Christmas. This is a chance to
catch lots of qualiity fish on topwater FROGs, and maybe even a trophy.
Caught by CaptKen on his birthday
(video capture photos)
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10/31/09
Our congratulations go out
to one of our top FROGmen who is now on the Pro Staff at Malibu Kayaks www.malibukayaks.com Chris is also now on the Pro Staff at Kayak Bass Fishing.com
All I can say is - - - we spotted
him first ! He's been murdering big bass on our FROGs in Maryland since we started
offering them for sale. Chris is also a guide. So, you too can benefit from from his
knowledge and experience at both FROG fishing and kayak fishing. If I were you, I would
book early for next season. Find out why we are all addicted to catching big bass by kayak
with a FROG.
His email address is---- Chris Burke <cburke602@gmail.com
Caught 9/29/09 on a Golden
Pickerel FROG by Chris Burke in a Maryland State Park.
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9/29/09
Chris Burke nails another
big one on the FROG. On the Full Moon he also caught over 40 bass on the FROG. They were
still hitting after dark in the moon light. Since he didn't have any bug spray, the
mosquitoes finally drove him off the water. Check out some other photos and his own
description on his FROGmen Page. He also caught a 28.5 inch Chain Pickerel.
A 6 lb. Bass caught on a Golden Pickerel FROG
in a Maryland State Park creek
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9/27/09
The lakes are very slow, but you
can catch a few, especially just before dark, and I got another one just after dark. But
the previous four hours I cast a variety of lures for four hours out in the hot sun ,
catching only a small bass on a Banjo Minnow. However, I knew where I had to be with the
FROG just befoore dark. Apparently, it was an appointment. This bass quietly followed the
FROG out of the padfield and into open water. His nose quietly broke the calm surface as
he quietly but solidly seized the FROG. He had only submerged about a foot, and sat there
near the kayak munching the FROG when I set the hook very close to the kayak.
I didn't have a clue he was that big, and he didn't have a clue I was there. A very nice
battle. FROG fished quietly on a hot quiet evening.
This bass caught by Capt Ken on a Cloned FROG
prototype
body with a set of Detailed Natural Legs on
9/27/09.
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9/23/09
I took a break from fishing the
FROG to make some improvements on another lure that I have been making & fishing for
many years. The temperatures are easing just a bit from summer highs, and the lakes are
very slow, but the action in the rivers and lakes along the rivers is pretty good.
This bass was caught on a very
special lure
that I have not yet shown anyone. But, I
will soon.
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9/11/09
Fifteen minutes of testing with
his new California Red-Legged Original Series FROG in a local pond nailed a big bass for
FROGman Joe Agrillo in California. He promised to take the FROG to the California Delta
which is famous for Big Bass and FROG Fishing. Joe had confidence in his new FROG and
promised a Big Bass on the FROG. He kept his word .
Original Series California Red Legged
FROG and 8.5 lb California Delta Bass
Check out Joe's other bass
and all of the other FROGmen.
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8/25/09
The FROGs are fighting the good
fight in Vermont. Now, you all can follow the adventures of "Team SharkBait" as
they make the transition from "live bait frog fishermen," who formerly prowled
the shores of many Vermont lakes & ponds to capture live frogs to fish with, into a
crack team of FROGmen.
These guys are
"hardcore". and they have discovered Capt Ken's Designer Bass FROGs.
They have volunteered to
allow everyone to share their experiences and adventures as they learn to " Be" the FROG
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8/6/09
Keary Mattison has been a gourmet collector of my FROGs since I started to sell them. He
is about the same age that I was when I started to make them, and he is just as
enthusiastic about them as I am. He was one of my first FROGmen. In addition to big bass,
he also catches some big pike, and he doesn't let the harsh winters up there stop him from
fishing even through the ice. He is off to a great start fishing the FROG for some awsome
bass. Check out this Lake Champlain beast he caught fishing along an offshore weedline.
Keary
Mattison- New York and a nice 5 lbs 11 oz monster large mouth.
| Hey Ken, I fish the lake Champlain waters outside of crown point in new york I fish
along the weed line about 80 to 90 feet off shore. I use the northern pickerel frog
you made and it has been working great the fish love it.
Most are around 1 1/2 to 3 lbs they are smaller up here then down
there but i got lucky and landed a nice 5 lbs 11 oz monster large mouth.
I've sent some pictures to show you and others how well they work . |
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7/23/09
I have some good news, and more good news.
The GOOD NEWS--- Once the
Bass FROG Clones are available (very soon), there will be no more waiting for that Series
of FROGs. You will not have to wait for me to make one. They will be available
immediately. And I will continue making the Replicant & Original Series FROGs, because
I like doing it. Also, I like the stories and photos of the bass you are catching on them.
Very soon we will begin to post your photos, stories, articles and tips on FROG fishing
with CaptKen's Designer Bass FROGs.
MORE GOOD NEWS---We are
working on a new website dedicated just to the FROGs which will have many more features
and much more help and information on FROG Fishing. We will also add some new features
just for fun !
Such as:
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7/19/09
In spite of the appearance
of good fishing represented by the big bass from the report on 7/9/09 and this new big
fish caught on the FROGs, the fishing has not generally been good. The water temperatures
are very elevated - - - often holding at 89-91 degrees. However, when there are
thunderstorms, and especially rain to cool the shallows, the bass do tend to bite much
better. But several days without rain turns them off almost completely. On several trips
last week, I caught a dozen bass, including that big bass on 7/9/09. But this week its
been tough to catch even small bass on any lures you try. The big bass below was the only
fish to hit that day after many hours of casting. Several small thunderstorms passed on
either side of the lake about an hour before dark, inspiring the big fish to move shallow
where she met my FROG for an evening snack. I was testing the new Clone Series
Legs again, but this time I tried them on one of my Original Series
FROGs. She put out a monstrous wake coming for the FROG. Hungry, I guess. The new Clone
Legs are awsome.
 
Big Bass caught on 7/19/09 by CaptKen on an
Original Series Pickerel FROG with the Clone Series Legs. The photo on the right shows
what you can do with the new Clone Series Legs and a couple Sharpie Permanent
Marking Pens. This photo is a closeup of the Clone Series Bass FROG used to catch the big
bass below on 7/9/09. The big bass on the upper left didn't care that the seductive legs
didn't have any markings.
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7/9/09
Okay, we are getting very
close to releasing the Clone Series of Capt Ken Daubert's Designer
Bass FROGs. Both pictures below feature the FROG #1 : Light Green
Pickerel FROG. The new package below gives a very good view of the all important
LEGs. We worked all year to produce this new style of LEGs. It has the best action of any
style of Legs that I have ever produced, and I have designed hundreds of styles. And as
you can see from the photo of the Big Bass caught on 7/9/09 by CaptKen , the Legs can be
given any style of markings such as "bars" or "spots" that you want
for that day. If applied the night before fishing with various colors of Permanent Marking
Pens, they will last all day before fading, and fresh new and different markings can be
applied for the next day's fishing.
 
Big Bass caught on 7/9/09 by CaptKen on the
Clone Series: FROG #1 - Light Green Pickerel FROG
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6/16/09
Would you tie on the FROGs
below to cast for big bass ? Perry Barber & Chris Burke both did. Perry tried this
Bubble Gum Tree FROG on the left below for the first time and nailed a 9 pound bass from
his kayak in a North Carolina pond. I sent it to Perry to try after Chris Burke had a bass
of approximately 10 pounds right up to his kayak on his first try with his Splendid Leaf
FROG, pictured below on the right. Chris's bass got off while he reached for his lip
gripping tool, but he has caught bass over 7 pounds on the FROG before, and has caught 8
lb bass on other lures. So, he knows what a ten pounder looks like ---- even in his home
state of Maryland.
Perry's 9 lb. bass killer Bubble Gum
Tree FROG on the left and Chris's 10 lb. 'er retriever
Splendid Leaf FROG on the right
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