Frogging - The Big Batrachian

There are several ways to approach frogging. Frogs can be taken with the frog-gig; caught under the chin with snatch-hooks; taken with line and hook, or picked up from a boat with the aid of a headlight.

To take the frog with a line and hook, you will need a light rod of 9' - 12' foot, around six or eight feet of line and bait. If you have an old red flannel shirt, tear or cut off a piece, fold and place on hook. It works like a charm.

For line and hook, silently paddle up to the frog and drop the rag just in front of his nose. He is pretty certain to take it on the instant. Knock him on the head before cutting off his legs. It is unpleasant to see him squirm and hear him cry like a child while you are sawing at his thigh joints.

By far the most effective manner of frogging is by the headlight on dark nights. To do this most successfully, one man in a light boat, a good headlight and a light, one-handed paddle are the requirements.

The frog is easily located, either by his croaking, or by his peculiar shape. Paddle up to him silently and throw the light in his eyes; you may then pick him up as you would a potato. I have on many occasion picked up a five-quart bucket of frogs in an hour, on a dark evening.

On the table, frogs' legs are usually conceded first place for delicacy and flavor, For an appetizing breakfast in camp, they have no equal, in my judgment.

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