On Frogs: Some of my friends (smiling) think I should thank the poachers because the frogs are so good, but I love to see the bass jump.
Anyway, I went through a bunch of goofy stuff catching them before I got it down (a couple of gigs, flashlights and a rake on the pond bottom).
I walk around the pond about 10:00 pm (Aug.) and drive all the frogs into the water. Then I follow the shore with a little raft, a headlamp and a .22 with LR hollow points. I shoot under their eyes and the shock knocks them right out. (This technique does not work if they are on the bank.)
As soon as you grab them, knock their heads against the boat or they will wake up and jump out of your hands.
Back to topic: The hatchery guy told me that channel cat (which he sells) would clear out the frog problem. My relatives claim that channel cat will take over in short order and you'll have little else. They also don't like to swim in a pond with big ones. (They've seen ducks disappear.)
What do you all think?
coyotejoe
