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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 some wear, marks and dirt, but in overall ok condition. Fish or collect this iconic lure, see photos. 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/paddling Surface Action (jitterbug Wobble With Loud Paddling Noise), Floating
Techniques
Topwater
Conditions
Low Light, Open Water
Size1.75 in (44 mm), 0.25 oz (7 g)
SeasonYear Round
WaterFreshwater

Field Notes

Use on the surface for bass by retrieving continuously to keep the Jitterbug wobbling, or by using hesitation/pauses to trigger extra action. Works day or night and is effective when you want a loud, paddling-style topwater presentation.

Pros

  • Iconic topwater surface lure
  • Wobbles with loud paddling noise from the double-lobed lip
  • Can be retrieved continuously or with hesitation

Cons

  • Vintage card condition may vary (card wear/marks)
  • Best results depend on surface conditions and active fish response

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