How to Tie a Gurgler Style Frog for Largemouth Bass | Step-by-Step Fly Tying Tutorial!

Tips N Tricks February 28, 2026 3 views
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If you love explosive topwater eats from aggressive largemouth bass, this Gurgler Style Frog fly pattern needs to be in your box.

In this step-by-step fly tying tutorial on Rob Streeter Outdoors, I walk you through exactly how to tie a highly effective Gurgler-style frog pattern designed specifically for largemouth bass. This fly combines the classic surface disturbance of the Gurgler with the profile and presence of a frog — making it a deadly option around lily pads, weed edges, docks, and shallow structure.

This is a complete instructional video covering materials, proportions, tying sequence, and fishing tips so you can confidently tie and fish this pattern.

Whether you’re targeting pre-spawn bass, summer bucketmouths in the slop, or aggressive fall feeders, this topwater frog fly produces explosive strikes.

### In This Video:

* Complete material list
* Hook selection tips for bass flies
* Foam body and tail construction
* How to create the signature Gurgler lip
* Tips for durability and balance

This pattern is ideal for:

* Largemouth bass fly fishing
* Topwater fly fishing
* Warmwater fly patterns
* Frog imitations for bass
* Summer bass tactics
* Pond and lake fly fishing

If you’re serious about fly tying for bass, this is a must-learn pattern.

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### 🎣 Gear & Fly Tying Resources

Thread- 8/0 black
Hook- #4 Stinger hook
Tail- Olive marabou
Body- Olive Estaz
Foam- Green over Yellow, color back with black spots using Sharpie
Mouth- Red foam glued on

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### 💬 Let’s Connect

What’s your go-to topwater bass fly? Have you had success with Gurglers or frog patterns? Drop a comment below — I’d love to hear what’s working in your waters.

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