FROG SPECIES AND HOW TO FISH THEM
Mink Frog
The mink frog is typically a blotchy green and brown, with a pale underside and bright green lips.
It takes a keen eye to spot them basking in the sun or feeding on lily pads – where they provide shelter from predators.
These frogs usually preside over ponds, lakes, and river basins, so if you’re angling in an area where they live, cast near the banks and grasses with a strong rod and heavy duty reel.
They’ve also been known to have a characteristic aroma similar to that of a mink when handled – though I’d rather leave the sniff test up to you.
Pickerel Frog
Pickerel frogs are medium-sized and typically have two rows of square or rectangular spots down their back and a wide ridge of skin on each side.
Their coloration is typically more gray, tan, or brown than most frogs, with distinct bars on their back legs.
To target the bass that feast on these frogs, look for lures that are close to the colorations of pickerel frogs and create plenty of surface disturbance with erratic topwater action – this will get those big bass interested!
Green Frog
The call of the green frog is a familiar and pleasant sound found in nature. They have similar features to bullfrogs, but are ordinarily smaller and lighter.
To catch a green frog, you should use bait that is slightly bigger, but be aware they can come in an array of colors ranging from green to tan to brown; adult males even have yellow throats!
Green frogs inhabit reeds, marshes, creeks, sloughs and ponds surrounding bodies of water.
Southern Leopard Frog
Despite its name, the southern leopard frog is not limited to the south: it can be found in Missouri and other northern-tier states.
This species of amphibian has round spots and stripes as markings, plus two ridges along the back – narrow, distinctly raised, and running throughout its length.
The habitat of this froggy creature includes various wetlands and waterways, yet it might wander away from them in pursuit of food.
If you’re fishing in an area where they are common, keep in mind that these frogs will be the busiest at dawn and dusk, or whenever there is rainfall!
Northern Leopard Frog
While similar to the other frogs listed here, the northern leopard frog may be the most recognizable. It resembles virtually every single frog imitation lure out there for a reason, and it keeps giving.
The northern leopard frog is usually green but can be brown or green in color with large, rounded black spots.
The bird is active between March and October in and around water, but is attracted to grassy areas during the summer for eating bugs of all kinds.
Sources: wideopenspaces
