The Jackall Kaera has been an instant go-to bait for me for years. Its small size, natural color choices and lifelike action make it perfect for pond bass. It’s a unique bait, so not many fish have seen this before.

It is far and away my favorite frog of all time, and the one I have caught the most pond bass with. As you can see from the title image, my Kaera has seen it’s fair share of fish. Today, I’ll be giving you a quick, honest Jackall Kaera review, along with some tips and tricks on how and where to fish it.

Description and Price $$$

The Jackall Kaera comes in a smaller size than most hollow body frogs. This is perfect for most ponds, since pond forage is typically smaller in size. It does a perfect job of imitating a dying baitfish or a fleeing frog, both of which are common forage in ponds.

This bait comes in at about $11-$12. This is a pretty usual price for a frog: not too cheap, but not high end either. It may seem like you’re getting scammed: a smaller frog for the same price as a normal frog certainly sounds like it… but don’t be fooled. You’ll find you get significantly more bites on this frog.

On top of that, The Kaera is made with an incredibly thick, durable rubber. I’ve fished the same frogs for years and never had a weight fall out or a tear (although the eyes will fall off pretty quickly). As far as bang for your buck, it doesn’t get any better than this.

Strike Factor

The name of the game with the Jackall Kaera is quantity. But don’t let that fool you. You will still catch quality fish on this frog. I have caught 4 and 5 pounders on this little powerhouse with no issues. However, it really shines in small ponds with lots of smaller fish. The picture above is a bass I caught just yesterday on the Kaera.

There is one small caveat you might run into when fishing the Kaera. The hookup ratio is good, but because of the tougher material and the typically smaller target fish, you might miss a couple of hooksets. This is offset by the fact that fish absolutely INHALE this thing a lot of the time, so don’t worry about it too much. With this frog, it is very important to make sure you are fishing with the proper gear.

Gear Recommendations

That said, you’re going to want to fish this frog on heavy gear. Again, don’t let the smaller size fool you. This frog should be fished just like every other frog. If anything, you may want to consider stronger gear for a better hookup ratio.

I would recommend either a heavy, or if you can find it an extra heavy rod with a length between 7’ and 7’4” and a fast action. Medium Heavy will work in a pinch, but you will definitely loose more fish. The stopping power of your rod is very important when frog fishing. It’s what gives you the ability to set the giant frog hooks and pull fish out of heavy cover.

I would recommend a medium to faster gear ratio for the reel choice. As far as line, you NEED to fish this lure with heavy braided line. Between 50 to 65 pound line is best. This is what will allow you to bring the bait through thick cover, which is mostly what you’ll be doing.

How to Fish the Kaera

Frog fishing is best done during warmer seasons when fish are more active and hunting. However, the Kaera is unique in that its small size makes it viable in more conditions than a regular frog. You can fish this from early spring to late fall and find success. However, it performs best in low light conditions during the heart of summer and fall topwater fishing.

Frogs are meant to be walked: and this one is no different. It has a beautiful, bubbly walking action once you get its cadence down. You’ll want to target cover like low hanging trees, wood pilings or grass edges. Don’t be afraid of hanging up: this frog is completely weedless. Don’t go throwing it directly in a tree, but be willing to make risky casts. Chances are you’ll pull it out unscathed.

As for color and size recommendations, this frog comes in 6 amazing color options and one size. I highly recommend the Black Gill for cloudy days, the Glitter Gill for an incredible natural bluegill presentation, and the Glitter Hasu color for more finicky fish.

Final Review: Jackall Kaera

All in all, I would give this frog a score of 93/100. It catches a lot of fish, it catches big fish, and it’s insanely durable. Even though the tradeoff is a hookup ratio that’s slightly worse than that of other frogs, you will still catch hundreds of fish with the same frog. It has a moderate price point, it’s almost impossible to break off with the right gear, and it’s all in all perfect for pond fishermen looking for a reliable frog.

This lure has a special place in my heart. It’s probably my favorite pond lure: and when the conditions are right (which they almost always are) it is typically the first lure I throw to test the waters. The bites are explosive, the anticipation is thrilling, and all in all throwing this frog is an experience you don’t want to miss.