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Arbogast Jitterbug 5/8oz, Green Shad Color w/Box, Bugged-Eyed Model

$12.99

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Description

Arbogast Jitterbug 5/8oz, Green Shad Color w/Box, Bugged-Eyed Model. Body is about 2 1/2" long. Bait is used with some minor wear but is in overall good condition. Box has some wear, water damage, and the plastic sleeve has cracks in it, but in overall fair 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, Largemouth, Smallmouth
Presentation
Surface, Wobbling Surface With Loud Paddling Noise; Retrieve Continuously Or By Hesitation, Floating
Techniques
Topwater, Casting
Conditions
Low Light, Night Fishing
Size2.5 in (64 mm), 0.625 oz (18 g)
SeasonYear Round
WaterFreshwater

Field Notes

Use on the surface for bass by retrieving continuously to create the Jitterbug’s wobbling/paddling action, or pause/hesitate to trigger extra strikes. Works day or night and is well-suited to shoreline, docks, and open water where surface disturbance draws fish.

Pros

  • Classic surface lure with strong wobble and audible paddling noise
  • Can be retrieved continuously or with hesitation for varied triggers
  • Designed to take bass day or night

Cons

  • Used condition with minor wear on the lure
  • Box and sleeve show water damage/cracking

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