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Arbogast Jitterbug 1/4oz, Purple Coachdog Color on Card

$19.99

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Description

Arbogast Jitterbug 1/4oz, Purple Coachdog Color on Card. Uncommon vintage card with an artist rendition of Arbogast President Dick Kotis. Body is about 1 3/4" long. Bait is new on card. Card has a large rip in it and is very delicate. Fish or collect this iconic lure, see photos. A somewhat tougher color on this Jitterbug in great shape even though the card is pretty rough. Arbogast Jitterbug: Excerpt from the 1963-64 Box Catalog: Jitterbug, World's best surface bait! Jitterbugs wobble. . . the double-lobed "lip" creates a loud paddling noise . . . takes bass day or night. Retrieve continuously or by hesitation. See our entire catalog of vintage and premium Arbogast fishing lures .

Fishing Profile

Lure
Best for
Bass
Presentation
Surface, Wobbling/jittering Surface Action, Floating
Techniques
Topwater
Conditions
Low Light, Night Fishing, Open Water
Size1.75 in (44 mm), 0.25 oz (7 g)
SeasonYear Round
WaterFreshwater

Field Notes

Use on the surface with a steady continuous retrieve to make the Jitterbug wobble and paddle. You can also retrieve with hesitation/pauses to trigger extra action and strikes, especially around cover and along shorelines.

Pros

  • Classic surface lure with loud paddling noise from the double-lobed lip
  • Works day or night and can be retrieved continuously or with hesitation
  • Good option for targeting bass on topwater

Cons

  • Card condition is delicate (collector-focused listing)
  • Surface lure performance depends on visibility and fish willingness to chase at the surface

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