Stanley Ribbit Frog 3.5" 5ct Watermelon Red

The Stanley Ribbit Frog is a soft plastic topwater lure designed to imitate a live frog's erratic movement across shallow water and vegetation. This 3.5-inch frog features uniquely designed feet that produce a realistic kicking action—combining the surface commotion of a true topwater bait with the weedless rigging versatility of a soft plastic. The watermelon red color provides high visibility in stained water while maintaining a natural profile that bass and other predators find irresistible. Each pack contains five lures, giving you backups for snags and a chance to fish multiple setups.

The Ribbit works equally well burned across open water to trigger aggressive strikes, or hopped through emergent vegetation and lily pads where traditional hardbaits get tangled. Unlike buzz baits that can be difficult to fish in heavy cover, or standard soft plastics that lack the surface disturbance that attracts fish from a distance, this lure closes that gap. You can rig it Texas-style with a hook and sinker to fish deeper cover, or simply work it on the surface with a steady retrieve or intermittent rod twitches to create that characteristic frog-kicking rhythm.

Watermelon red cuts through low-light conditions and murky water where bass are most active—dawn, dusk, and overcast days—while remaining an effective choice in clearer lakes and ponds. The pack of five ensures you'll have fresh lures on hand after a day of explosive topwater fishing, or to experiment with different retrieves and presentations until you dial in what the fish want that day.

Key Features

• 3.5-inch soft plastic body with kicking feet that create realistic frog-like action
• Watermelon red color for visibility in stained and low-light water
• Can be fished topwater with a steady or twitching retrieve for surface commotion
• Weedless rigging capability—rig Texas-style to fish through dense vegetation and cover
• Five-pack provides backups and the ability to try multiple colors or setups
• Combines topwater excitement with the weedy-water functionality of soft plastics

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What size hook should I use for a 3.5-inch Ribbit Frog?

While we don't have the hook recommendation in our data, a general guide for 3.5-inch soft frogs is a 2/0 to 4/0 hook depending on your preferred hook style and the size of bass you're targeting. Consult the packaging or Stanley Baits' website for their recommended setup.

Can I fish the Ribbit Frog in heavy vegetation?

Yes. The Ribbit is designed with weedless rigging in mind, so you can rig it Texas-style with the hook point buried in the plastic body to fish through lily pads, cattails, and other dense cover without constant snagging.

What water conditions is the watermelon red color best for?

Watermelon red is particularly effective in stained water and low-light conditions such as dawn, dusk, and overcast days. It offers high visibility to help fish locate the lure while maintaining a natural appearance that doesn't spook wary bass.

Is the Ribbit Frog a topwater or subsurface lure?

The Ribbit is primarily a topwater lure designed to create kicking action and surface disturbance. However, its soft plastic construction also allows you to rig it weedless and fish it below the surface through cover if needed.