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Arbogast Jitterbug 5/8oz, Saturn Green/Fire Plug Color Series, Vintage Bugged-Eyed Model w/Box

$42

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Description

Arbogast Jitterbug 5/8oz, Saturn Green/Fire Plug Color Series, Vintage Bugged-Eyed Model w/Box. Body is about 2 5/8" long. Used with some wear, marks and the paint has faded a bit but still in overall fair condition. Box has some some wear and dirt but is in overall fair condition. Fish or collect this iconic lure, see photos. Harder to find color despite the wear that was only made for a few years in the 1950s. Arbogast Jitterbug: Expert 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 With Loud Paddling Noise, Floating
Techniques
Topwater
Conditions
Low Light, Night Fishing, Open Water
Size2.625 in (67 mm), 0.625 oz (18 g)
SeasonYear Round
WaterFreshwater

Field Notes

Use the Jitterbug on the surface with a steady continuous retrieve to create its characteristic wobble and loud paddling noise. You can also use hesitation/pauses to trigger extra action and strikes, especially around low-light periods or when fish are actively feeding near the surface.

Pros

  • Classic topwater design with strong surface wobble
  • Double-lobed lip creates a loud paddling noise
  • Works for bass day or night with continuous or hesitant retrieves

Cons

  • Vintage condition shows wear, faded paint, and box wear

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