What makes the Frapp Double Croak 5.9" a good choice for pike and zander fishing?

The Frapp Double Croak 5.9" is designed with a twin-tail softbait profile that creates plenty of movement during retrieval, making it effective for targeting predator fish like pike and zander. Its versatile design also supports various presentation styles to attract these species.

How should I rig the Frapp Double Croak 5.9" for different fishing techniques?

You can fish the Frapp Double Croak unweighted for active retrieve or twitching actions, or rig it as a trailer on pike bucktails such as the VMC Mustache Rig or BIM Cruiser Rig for more targeted presentations. Its balanced design allows for different techniques based on your fishing style.

Is the Frapp Double Croak suitable for use as a trailer or as a standalone softbait?

The Frapp Double Croak is highly versatile—it can be used both as a standalone softbait with active movements or as a trailer on bucktail rigs like VMC Mustache Rig, making it suitable for various predator fishing approaches.

Frapp Double Croak 5.9" (15 cm)

Frapp Double Croak 5.9" 15 cm Double Tail Softbait

The Frapp Double Croak 5.9" is a versatile double-tail softbait developed by FRAPP in collaboration with MAIN TARGET. At 15 cm and 26 g, it is the smallest model in the Double Croak range and combines a substantial predator profile with flexible twin tails that create plenty of movement during the retrieve. Although primarily designed with pike fishing in mind, the Double Croak 5.9" also consistently catches zander.

The 26 g lure weight makes the Double Croak 5.9" suitable for use with Medium-Heavy power tackle and heavier setups. It can be fished as a standalone softbait or used as a trailer on pike bucktails such as the VMC Mustache Rig or BIM Shallow Cruiser.

Its balanced design supports different presentation styles, including fishing it without additional weight and adding sharper rod movements or twitches. The construction combines volume and flexibility with reinforcement in the right areas, giving anglers a versatile softbait for different predator fishing presentations.

Best used for

• Targeting pike and zander
• Fishing with Medium-Heavy power tackle and heavier setups
• Rigging as a trailer on pike bucktails: VMC Mustache Shallow and BIM Cruiser Rig
• Unweighted presentations with an active retrieve or twitching action
• Fishing as a standalone softbait with different animation techniques

Key features

• Compact 5.9" model in the Frapp Double Croak range
• Twin-tail design creates an active presentation during the retrieve
• Can be fished independently or as a bucktail trailer
• 26 g lure weight is suitable for Medium-Heavy power tackle and higher
• Combines volume, flexibility and reinforced sections for predator fishing