I bought 4 or 5 packs of Ribbit plastic frogs over the winter and haven’t used them since. I bought a double frog hook also with them and have them rigged up. Though I don’t know how to work them on top of the water or under? I think they are supposed to be topwater baits but i am not 100% sure. Anybody use these baits or know how to work them? Thanks 
Topwater. 
As slow or as fast as you want.
But do i twitch them or reel them in? 
That depends on what the fish want. They will sink so don’t expect a lot of slow twitching action. I typically huck them out and reel them in alternating in speeds and twitching the rod tip along the way. Then there are times I’ll let them sink off a weed edge and Bass will hammer them on the way down. Lots of options with them.
What kind of line do you use with them?
Mostly 50lb PowerPro.
Why not 17lb Mono? Mono floats unlike braid.
Because when I’m casting them into the heavy cover, I want that fish out almost immediately. Not saying you can’t do that with mono, but I am saying the opportunity for line failure is greater.
okay i see thanks
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That depends on what the fish want. They will sink so don’t expect a lot of slow twitching action. I typically huck them out and reel them in alternating in speeds and twitching the rod tip along the way. Then there are times I’ll let them sink off a weed edge and Bass will hammer them on the way down. Lots of options with them.
As Tom stated, a lot of options. I like the white for sub-surface. In fact I was on Pool 7 a while back with Tom and after we hit a school of super active fish, I let a white ribbit sink along the weeds. The sluggish fish would inhale it as it was falling. Always pays to experiment.
Geez – how have I missed that stuff (Mend-It)? Thanks for a great tip.
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But do i twitch them or reel them in?
Burn em across the top. Those things are awesome.
I have these frogs in a couple different colors and am impressed with them. What is everyone’s thought on color or is it more of a reaction strike
Braid Floats…
Also many pro’s say that fish won’t see line that is on top of the water, so you might as well just throw braid since it is stronger/tougher and casts farther.
Experiment with various retrieves, Burn they, fish’em slow, swim them, stop them on pads, them continue, you’ll soon see.
I’ll rig a few early and use superglue to hold the head near the eye of the hook.
For line I use Suffix 50# or greater braid, but then i’ve rigged them with heavy mono when fishing more open cover & edges.
Enjoy & have Fun
Since this report I have learned a few things about tossing frogs. I like the Ribbits over the Horny Toads, they swim better and last longer. With that said, the floating Ribbits suck, IMO.
I have also learned not to get hung up on colors. White and Black are the only two colors a guy needs. I think of it this way, I’m a bass lying in cover looking up waiting to ambush my prey. This makes me believe contrast is more important than color. On bright days I toss the black and on dark days I toss the white.
When fishing cover, like Blue mentioned, it is important to have a line that will pull them big hogs up and out of the cover while keeping them on the top. 50lb braid is an excellent choice and up to the task.
Brett
Your school of thought on color choice is the total opposite of what I have always heard and follow. I follow the old saying approach of ” Dark days dark lures – Light days light lures ” It has to do with the way a lure is Contrast against the sky when seen by a fish from below. Not saying your way will not work – just different from what I’ve always heard.
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Light days light lures ” It has to do with the way a lure is Contrast against the sky when seen by a fish from below.
Exactly, while staring into a bright sun what would you think would stand out better, a dark bait against a bright back ground or a white bait against a lit up back ground?
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Light days light lures ” It has to do with the way a lure is Contrast against the sky when seen by a fish from below.
Exactly, while staring into a bright sun what would you think would stand out better, a dark bait against a bright back ground or a white bait against a lit up back ground?
All my research and findings are saying the complete opposite. When viewed from below water – A dark item will present a better silouette against a dark shy and a light item will Silouette better against a light colored sky. Not really sure of the science on it. At any rate what every color works for you – Use it.
I’m never against throwing whatever gets blown up on regardless of science 
Does anyone make that wide gap with a spring like screw?..
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Does anyone make that wide gap with a spring like screw?..
Thanks for the help. Yesterday morning I used a gray bellied frog on a cloudy day and hammered the bass! Thanks everyone for the tips! 
lotta good info here. Ribbit is my favorite swimming frog. I use Black mainly but will throw the greens at times. I use Owner twistlock and twistlock light hooks. 3/0-5/0. you gotta let the cover dictate the line. I usually use 50# cause thats what is on my “frog” rods.
I will throw a change up here, I have had some good sucess by using 12# mono on a lighter “Carolina ” rod. ( with the light wire hook.) bass seem to hook themselves better. this would be in lighter weed cover, clear water.
Also here in NY, a secret following of Froggers, throwing frogs on light saltwater spinning gear. 30# braid.
I have no use for the double hooks at all. tried and seen no imprements in hook ups, just less beer money.
I forgot to mention this earlier. Put a bead on your line ahead of the frog and it will make a huge difference in longevity.
What is longevity?
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What is longevity?
The number of fish that you can catch on a single frog. More so, as you throw the frog and drag it through the thick weeds and pads. The bead takes the pressure off the connection where the plastic of the frog and the hook join, so the frog does not rip as easy.
Ron
okay so all i do is put a bead ahead of the hook like where the knot is?
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