A few tips . . .

for frog gigging . . .

In case you ever find yourself with the privilege of hunting for tadpoles or frogs at your local pond, here are a few pointers to take with you . . .

You can't go wrong with . . .















A good pair of rubber boots. How I wish I would have invested in these years ago . . .





















When wearing the boots, it is always a plus when you get to make a fashion statement. Wearing your shirt backwards is a sure way to gain extra attention. Well, at least the frogs won't know if your coming or going . . .




















If you are a little leery of the whole ordeal . . . a beer always helps.






















Of course, if you prefer coffee, that will calm the nerves too . . . hunting for frogs can make one jumpy.

Sorry. I couldn't resist.















A good selection of songs helps to pass the time. Personal favorites are "Oh, Tom the Toad" , "Dive", and maybe even "Skip to my Lou . . . "





















Be ready to jump at a moments notice . . .




















It always helps to be aware of your surroundings. Look up and out as well as down. I truly don't know what he is looking for . . . but apparently the hand helps.














And in the end, this may be all you go home with.

Ahhhh, time well spent.

And this is just in case you miss dandelion season . . .




















they would be almost pretty . . . if there wasn't so many of them - and they didn't make our neighbors shake their heads and mutter to themselves every time they glanced over at our yard. We had quite a collection this year - even though we sprayed. I think we've got mutant weeds who feed off poison. It sounds just like the kind of thing that would be growing in my yard.

Happy frog gigging . . .