Buzz Bait (Toad-Style Hook)

When/Where: Grass mats, pads, shallow flats, and low-light windows when fish are looking up.

How: Rig on a double frog/toad hook and start reeling the second it hits the water. Keep it buzzing over the top of cover.

Why: The 3.5" body throws water and stays on plane quickly, giving fish a loud, moving target.

Tuning: If it rolls, re-rig straight and make sure the hook exits perfectly centered.

Weighted Swimbait Hook

When/Where: Sparse grass lanes and open pockets where you want a slower topwater-to-subsurface transition.

How: Retrieve steadily across the surface, then let it fall into holes and restart.

Why: Adds depth control while keeping the weedless profile.

Tuning: Lighter weights keep it higher in the column; heavier weights let it drop into pockets faster.

Weightless Rig

When/Where: Calm mornings, edges of pads, and over submerged vegetation.

How: Slow, steady retrieve just fast enough to keep the legs churning on top.

Why: The natural kick creates surface commotion without hardware noise.

Tuning: Rod tip high keeps it buzzing; rod tip down allows a slight subsurface wake.

Clear Water

Lower contrast silhouettes and natural tones tend to draw cleaner strikes in calm conditions.

Stained Water

Medium contrast helps fish track the bait through chop and vegetation.

Muddy / Low Light

High-contrast silhouettes are easier to locate when visibility drops.

Qwik Color Picks (scenario-based)

Overcast mornings: moderate contrast for better surface tracking.
Bright sun: subtle tones and steady retrieve.
Heavy grass: stronger silhouette to stand out above canopy.
Short strikes: slow the retrieve slightly before changing spots.
Wind chop: keep speed consistent so fish can home in.

Specs & Build

Length: 3.5"
Profile: Soft plastic toad built for surface buzzing and weedless travel.
Material: Soft plastic.
Species: Bass (especially around vegetation).
Best Pairings: Double frog hooks, weighted swimbait hooks, and weightless topwater setups.
Availability: All orders are poured to order and ship within 1–2 business days from Iowa.
Care & Storage: Store flat in the original bag to preserve shape. Keep dark colors separate to avoid bleeding. Compatible with most gel scents.
Plastics Recycling: Don't toss torn baits, recycle or dispose of properly. Learn more here: https://qwikfishing.com/recycling/

On-the-Water Notes

Hookset timing matters—wait until you feel weight before swinging.
Keep rod tip up for cleaner surface travel through pads.
If fish are missing it, slow slightly before changing locations.

Q&A

Why pick the Croaker Frog?
When you want a soft plastic toad that planes quickly, runs clean over grass, and gives fish a surface target without hard bait hardware.