The Reed Skipper is a 42 mm floating finesse topwater frog designed for narrow waterways and reed-lined banks. With a smaller profile and gentle presentation, it imitates a small frog or insect moving quietly across the surface and excels when fish are wary or pressured.
This is a finesse lure — less movement creates more strikes.
In tight water and heavily fished areas, fish become cautious and reluctant to strike large or noisy surface lures. Instead, they inspect prey carefully before committing.
The Reed Skipper targets those fish.
Its compact size and soft surface presence create a natural presentation that doesn’t alarm fish. Frequent pauses allow predators to approach and strike with confidence.
Fish will often follow the lure before committing.
Work it along:
• reed lines
• narrow creeks
• shaded banks
• small pools
• overhanging vegetation
• quiet shoreline edges
The floating body allows the lure to stay in position beside cover without excessive disturbance.
The Reed Skipper is designed for minimal surface disturbance.
How to fish it:
Land softly beside reeds or shaded banks
Use gentle rod-tip movements
Pause frequently
Allow the lure to sit still
Continue slowly
Strikes commonly occur:
• after a pause
• when the lure stops moving
• after a following fish commits
Keep movements subtle — avoid aggressive retrieves.
Present the lure quietly beside cover and rely on pauses rather than constant movement. Stopping the lure frequently often triggers the strike.
Particularly effective where fish are cautious or pressured.
Recommended Leader: 10–14 lb fluorocarbon
Length: 42 mm
Type: Finesse Floating Topwater Frog
Buoyancy: Floating
Running Depth: Surface
Designed For: Narrow water and reed lines
Target Species: Australian Bass, Saratoga, Estuary Perch
Please note: Colours may vary slightly between lures.
The Reed Skipper is a 42 mm floating finesse topwater frog designed for narrow waterways and reed-lined banks. With a smaller profile and gentle presentation, it imitates a small frog or insect moving quietly across the surface and excels when fish are wary or pressured.
This is a finesse lure — less movement creates more strikes.
In tight water and heavily fished areas, fish become cautious and reluctant to strike large or noisy surface lures. Instead, they inspect prey carefully before committing.
The Reed Skipper targets those fish.
Its compact size and soft surface presence create a natural presentation that doesn’t alarm fish. Frequent pauses allow predators to approach and strike with confidence.
Fish will often follow the lure before committing.
Work it along:
• reed lines
• narrow creeks
• shaded banks
• small pools
• overhanging vegetation
• quiet shoreline edges
The floating body allows the lure to stay in position beside cover without excessive disturbance.
The Reed Skipper is designed for minimal surface disturbance.
How to fish it:
Land softly beside reeds or shaded banks
Use gentle rod-tip movements
Pause frequently
Allow the lure to sit still
Continue slowly
Strikes commonly occur:
• after a pause
• when the lure stops moving
• after a following fish commits
Keep movements subtle — avoid aggressive retrieves.
Present the lure quietly beside cover and rely on pauses rather than constant movement. Stopping the lure frequently often triggers the strike.
Particularly effective where fish are cautious or pressured.
Recommended Leader: 10–14 lb fluorocarbon
Length: 42 mm
Type: Finesse Floating Topwater Frog
Buoyancy: Floating
Running Depth: Surface
Designed For: Narrow water and reed lines
Target Species: Australian Bass, Saratoga, Estuary Perch
Please note: Colours may vary slightly between lures.
