Scum Frog Painted Trophy Series Popper 1/2 New Moon

The Scum Frog Painted Trophy Series Popper in 1/2-ounce is a weighted hollow-body frog built for anglers who want a topwater lure that walks easily and hooks fish reliably without the premium price tag. The New Moon color variant gives you a subtle profile that works across varying light conditions. NetBait engineered this frog with an upward-facing black nickel hook for stronger penetration and faster sets, paired with large eyes positioned on the side where bass and pike can lock onto them. The result is a topwater frog that sits higher in the water column and creates erratic, attention-grabbing movement—exactly what predators key on in shallow cover.

Weight and balance matter in topwater fishing, and the 1/2-ounce Trophy Series nails both. The solid brass weight (instead of lead) keeps the frog stable in hand and responsive to your rod work, making it comfortable to cast for hours without fatigue. The flat silicon skirts give you a different profile than traditional round skirts, producing a distinct walking action that sets this frog apart from generic hollow-bodies you'll find everywhere.

Whether you're fishing grass mats, lily pads, or downed timber in spring and early summer, this frog delivers the performance of high-end topwater baits at a realistic cost. Load a handful of these in your tacklebox and focus on finding fish, not worrying about your lure.

Key Features

• Black nickel hook with upward point angle for solid hook sets
• Large side-mounted eyes for maximum visibility to feeding fish
• Solid brass weight for stability and easy casting
• Flat silicon skirts for distinctive walking action
• Sits higher in water for erratic, predator-triggering movement
• 1/2-ounce weight optimized for comfortable all-day casting

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What size bass and pike will hit this frog?

The 1/2-ounce Trophy Series is designed to appeal to largemouth, smallmouth, and pike. The upward-facing hook and reliable hook set make it effective across a range of sizes, from schooling bass to larger fish in heavy cover.

How does the Trophy Series compare to other hollow-body frogs?

This frog uses a black nickel hook with an upward angle and features flat silicon skirts instead of round ones, both of which contribute to better hook penetration and a different walking action. The brass weight and higher sit in the water also distinguish it from basic hollow-bodies.

What water conditions and seasons work best for this frog?

Topwater frogs like this one are most effective in shallow cover—grass mats, lily pads, timber—during warm-water periods when fish are feeding aggressively near the surface.

Is the New Moon color good for low-light fishing?

The New Moon painted finish is a subtle, versatile color option. Large side-mounted eyes on this frog help fish locate it regardless of light conditions, but color choice often comes down to personal preference and local forage match.