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A common question that many people have is: Do bass eat frogs?

The answer: Yes, bass eat frogs. Frogs are an easy meal and thus bass won’t think twice about striking at any frog that passes by. Oftentimes bass will feed on them as they come across the lily pads, swim along the shore or when they hanging around structure.

Now that we know bass consider these amphibians a tasty treat, let’s talk about some tips to keep in mind when frog fishing for bass.

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Lake of the Woods

• Location: Border of Minnesota and Canada
• 70 miles long, 60 miles wide
• Species: Musky, Lake Sturgeon, Walleye, Pike, Largemouth, Smallmouth, Lake Trout, Crappie, Perch, Panfish
• Walleye Capital
• Over 50 resorts in the greater area.

Located on the border between Minnesota and Canada one of the most popular ice fishing destinations is Lake of the Woods. It is 70 miles long, 60 miles wide, it has over 65,000 miles of shoreline and after the 5 Great Lakes, it is considered one of the largest freshwater lakes in the United States.

You will have no problems finding a place to stay with over 50 resorts alone in the greater Lake of the Woods area. These include condos, cabins, motels and even fish sleepers.

While many anglers come to Lake of the woods to target walleye, it is also home to other popular species such as musky, pike, lake trout, crappie, bass, perch, and panfish.

Keep in mind that Lake of the Woods has special regulations on the seasons and limits. Check the DNR website for the most current regulations, but here some information when writing this post:

Walleye / Sauger Limits:

From May 12, 2019 – April 14, 2020 the Possession limit of walleye and sauger is six (not more than four can be walleye; walleye 19 1/2″ to 28″ must be immediately released and only one walleye over 28 inches may be kept).

Northern Pike Limits:

Only 3 northern pikes can be kept. All pikes from 30 to 40 inches must be released. Only one pike over 40 inches may be kept.

The regulations mentioned above apply to the Rainy River from the mouth upstream to the dam in International Falls, Baudette including Winter Road Rivers (Lake of the Woods and Koochiching counties), and Warroad River (Roseau County).

Regulations for Four-Mile Bay (located in Southeast bay of Lake of the Woods)

Walleye/Sauger Limits:

From May 12, 2019 – April 14, 2020: The Possession limit of walleye and sauger is six (not more than four can be walleye; walleye 19 1/2″ to 28″ must be immediately released and only one walleye over 28 inches may be kept).

So you are down at the local fish shop and you are talking to some fishermen. You begin to tell them that you had a hard day fishing and you weren’t able to catch many fish.

They give you a can of WD40 and tell you to spray your baits with this lubricate before fishing.

That leads you to the question: Can you use WD40 on your fishing lures?

The answer: No, don’t do it. According to the MSDS for WD40 it contains petroleum base oil, which means if you were to spray your baits, you are actually polluting the very waters you are fishing. Instead, use a fish attract that was designed for fishing.

For that reason, let’s talk about the best bass attractants.

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6″ Titanium Pliers

Features:

• Titanium Body
• Length: 6 inches
• Weight: 5.5 ounces
• Replaceable tungsten cutter
• Leather Sheath
• Lanyard

Let’s wrap up this search for the best pliers for fishing by looking at one of the most durable pair on this list.

Van Staal takes the cake when it comes to designing a product built to last. They spared no cost to make the 6″ Titanium Pliers. These pliers are made of Titanium. It is safe to say these pliers will last longer than you will be fishing.

As there website states, in the worst saltwater fishing conditions they have shown no corrosion, no wear,  and no rust.  They are both extremely powerful and yet very light. They are equipped with a spring-loaded line cutter, that has replaceable tungsten cutters. This package includes a lanyard and leather sheath.

One thing that may discourage many from the purchase of this product is, the price. The Van Staal pliers are much more expensive than the previous 4 pliers mentioned. Some may view this as a negative, but really it is a positive.  These Van Staal pliers are made out of Titanium. They will last. In fact, they may be the last fishing pliers you will ever have to buy.

As you can see, you simply cannot go wrong with the purchase of any of these pliers. So the next time you go fishing make sure you have one of these fishing pliers in your tackle box.

The Best Split Ring Pliers For Fishing – My Top ___

T-REIGN ProSheath

Features:

• Aluminum body
• Corrosion resistant stainless steel jaws
• Split ring opener
• Crimper
• 36-inch self-retracting tether
• Length: 7.5 inches
• Weight: 8.3 ounces

T-Reign has designed one of the best heavy-duty fishing pliers on the market.

They are the T-REIGN ProSheath.  These ProSheath pliers are made of a very durable aluminum body with corrosion resistant stainless steel jaws including a split ring opener and a crimper.

It is equipped with replaceable tungsten carbide cutters, strong enough to cut braided line.

This leads us to the next unique feature, the 36 inch internal, self-retracting tether that attaches the pliers to the sheath. The sheath is unique in itself. It is a nylon molded sheath, equipped with both belt clip and belt loops to attach it. 

With the T-Reign attached to your belt, you will always have your pliers close at hand.

Learn more about the T-Reign in the following video:

(You may also enjoy reading: The Best Lure Retriever – My Top 6)

Booms Fishing X1 Aluminum

Features:

• Aluminum body
• Length: 7.5 inches
• Weight: 6.7 ounces
• Tungsten steel tips
• Carbide cutters
• Crimper
• Split Ring Opener
• Lanyard

Booms Aluminum Pliers have become one of the most set on the market and for good reason, this is a solid product.

These pliers are made with an anodized aluminum body meaning that it can be used in both freshwater and saltwater.

It is a little meatier split ring pliers than others on this list measuring 7.7 inches and weighing 6 ounces. However, some anglers prefer bigger pliers because they can get a better grip on them.

In addition, to a split ring opener, it is equipped with powerful Tungsten steel tips and a crimper.

Booms easily attaches to an included lanyard ensuring that you never lose it and for added protection, it also comes in a pouch.

Available in a variety of different colors.

Piscifun

Features:

• Corrosion resistant grade aluminum
• Stainless steel inserts
• Split ring opener
• Hook remover
• Replaceable Tungsten Cutters
• Pouch & Lanyard
• Length: 7.1 inches
• Weight: 5.84 ounces

There is no doubt about it the Piscifun Fishing Pliers are nice set of pliers perfect for freshwater or saltwater fishing.

One of the nicest features of these pliers is they are super lightweight, weighing in at 5.84 ounces.

Now when you think of something being lightweight you right away may think they are made from a cheaper quality material or they must be missing some of the bells and whistles.

We can not disagree with you more. The body of these pliers is made from a corrosion resistant grade aluminum. The jaws are durable stainless steel inserts.

What this means for you is that you can say good-bye to pliers freezing up just when you need them on the boat.

The jaws are equipped with a split ring opener. This locking split ring opener makes the chore of replacing hooks on topwater lures a breeze.

On the top, is where the sharp Tungsten Cutters are located. These cutters are sharp enough to cut, fluorocarbon, monofilament, braid and even wire line. The best part is they are replaceable.

No need to buy yourself a new set every time the cutter goes dull. Simply buy another set of cutters and attach them to your pliers.

Tired of misplacing your pliers? Never lose your fishing pliers again, with a nylon heavy-duty pouch with an attachable lanyard.

We can certainly say with confidence you won’t be disappointed with your selection from Piscifun.

Available three different colors blue or red.

Zitrades

Features:

• Aluminum Body
• Length: 7.1 inches
• Weight: 3 ounces
• Tungsten Carbide cutters
• Split ring opener
• Nylon Sheath
• Lanyard

Another one to add to our list is Zitrades Fishing Pliers.  Fishing on a boat, with water constantly splashing is not the most ideal place to have a pair of metal pliers.

They can quickly rust and seize up on you at that all too important moment. You will not have that problem with Zitrades. These pliers were designed with the average fisherman in mind. They were built to last.

The body is made from tough aluminum with 420 stainless steel jaws. They are also a good size coming in at 18cm or 7.1 inches and yet very light, weighing in at a little over 3 ounces.

One of the best things I like about these pliers is the design of the grip.

After handling fish, trying to remove hooks, or change lures with wet slimy hands can be very difficult. The design grip of the Zitrades pliers makes them very easy to hold on too.

The very sharp Tungsten Carbide cutters are located on the inside of the jaws. They are sharp enough to cut braided line or even wire steel. Like Piscifun, at the tip is equipped with a split-ring opener, great for separating rings as well as removing hooks.

These fishing pliers are great for cutting, stripping, crimping and pulling.

Included is a nylon sheath and an attachable lanyard.

MadBite

Features:

• Aluminum Body
• Length: 7.5 inches
• Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Tungsten Carbide Cutter
• Silicone grips
• Saltwater Approved
• Small flashlight
• Split Ring Opener

I am proud to introduce to you the MadBite Fishing Pliers.

With this pliers you will no longer be left in the dark. Unlike any other options we have reviewed in this article, this pair is equipped with a small flashlight.

This small, but powerful light gives out just enough light so that you can see what you are doing. Just simply twist the flashlight and you are ready to work. Ideal for the night fisherman.

That is not all. They are a quality pair of aluminum body pliers with very sharp tungsten carbide cutters. Best of all they are saltwater approved. However, as with most fishing equipment it is always advised to give your equipment a bath of freshwater when returning from fishing on the sea. This will prevent them from corroding and extend their overall life.

They are also quite large. They are 7.5 inches long with a jaw length of 3.2 inches.

However, they are super light weighing in at 6.5 ounces. Super lightweight for such a large set of pliers. With that weight, you may not even notice that they are much larger than others.