Scum Frog Painted Trophy Series Popper 1/2 Toadly Cool

The Scum Frog Painted Trophy Series Popper in 1/2 ounce is a hollow body frog designed for topwater bass fishing in heavy cover. This weighted frog combines the erratic surface action and weedless design that make frogs deadly in shallow water with construction details built for solid hookups and reliable casting. If you're fishing mats, vegetation, or anywhere bass hide, a quality popper that walks the dog and sets the hook should be in your box.

NetBait engineered the Trophy Series with several practical upgrades over budget frogs. The upturned black nickel hook sits where it needs to be for better hook penetration when bass strike. Brass weight—not lead—keeps the frog stable and balanced. The flat silicone skirts create different surface disturbance than round ones, giving you another presentation option when bass are particular. Eyes positioned on the sides catch light and draw attention where a predator naturally looks.

At half an ounce, this frog loads enough mass to cast confidently without requiring a heavy setup, and it sits higher on the water column than lighter poppers, which changes how it walks and how much commotion it creates. That elevated ride translates to more erratic action and better visibility in dim light or stained water. Whether you're working the morning bite around cypress trees or probing the matted grass in summer, the Painted Trophy Series gives you a proven hollow body frog at a price that won't hurt your tackle budget.

Key Features

• Premium black nickel hook with upturned point for improved hook sets
• Half-ounce brass weight for balanced casting and elevated surface ride
• Flat silicone skirts for distinct surface action
• Large eyes positioned on sides for high visibility
• Hollow body, weedless design for fishing heavy cover

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between the Trophy Series and other Scum Frogs?

The Trophy Series uses a weighted design with brass weight and an upturned hook, sits higher in the water for more action, and is built to give you the benefits of premium frog baits without the premium price tag.

Can I use this frog in heavy weeds and mats?

Yes. The hollow body design is weedless, and the frog is made to fish thick cover where bass hunt. The higher sit and flat skirts help it navigate and create disturbance.

What weight rod and reel should I pair with a 1/2 ounce frog?

We don't have detailed rod and reel specs for this frog, but a 1/2 ounce lure is manageable on medium to medium-heavy baitcasting setups typical for topwater and cover work.

Is this frog weedless?

Yes, the hollow body design keeps the hook protected and weedless for fishing vegetation, mats, and woody cover.