The Hollow Belly Jr. Frog, a smaller version of the groundbreaking soft-bodied topwater. It offers the same great “walk the dog" action and the same high hookup percentage, but in a downsized package that excels when fish are feeding on smaller prey or otherwise a little more finicky.

Frogs continue to play a critical role for tour-level anglers and weekend enthusiasts alike, not only in heavy vegetation, but also throughout a wide range of conditions. When fish are big and active, the original Zoom Hollow Belly Frog, which is 3 ½ inches long and weighs 7/8 ounce, is a key tool, but when the time comes to downsize this new 2-½ inch version should get the call. It still casts like a bullet, and slithers easily over and through the thickest cover.

South Carolina pro Brandon Cobb, a two-time Elite Series champion during his inaugural season on the Bassmaster Elite Series, said being able to keep a frog active but in place is critical when big bass are wary.

“The Hollow Belly Jr. Frog is at its best when it’s fished slowly," he explained. “It has a third ‘tail’ between the two skirted legs that provide for a more methodical walking action and make it easy to walk."