Since its introduction in the 1940s, the arbogast hula popper fishing lure has provoked explosive topwater strikes from millions of fish of various kinds, including largemouth and smallmouth bass, northern pike and musky. Vintage lot of 4 fred arbogast hula popper fishing lures nice lot great arbogast hula popper, 2 lure body, yellowblk back, blk coach dog vintage 38 oz fred arbogast hula popper. Lures such as the jitterbug, the hula popper and the hawaiian wiggler are as well known to fishermen today as to fishermen fifty years ago. Todd larson, and i am a college history professor who writes on the history of. Arbogast hula popper fishing lure, topwater lures amazon. A couple more quick tugs and bam a big bass grabs it and runs.
Each measure 1 12 bodies only they all have brand new skirts. Supreme topwater fishing lure the legendary arbogast hula popper is as deadly on bass, pike and other gamefish today as it was when it first hit the market more than 60 years ago. Blog how to fish and make memories with the hula popper. Be sure to see all of our other arbogast baits and all of the products sold at jbc outfitters. Pair of vintage fred arbogast lures, jitterbug and hula popper. Here you will find a multitude of fishing lures and related items that do not fall under some of the major tackle manufacturing giants of old such as heddon and shakespeare lure companies. The jitterbugs doublecupped lip, placed at precisely the correct angle. In 1925, fred arbogast, who was a infamous tournament caster, a fisherman, and. For one thing he quite commonly placed three or four ads in the same issue of a magazine.
In addition t is an all black hula popper and a hula popper dealer box. It also includes longforgotten information on the history and creation of the worldfamous jitterbug and hula popper. Fred arbogast seeins believin hula poppers are 5 boxed hula poppers in the seens believin colors. History of the fred arbogast company, incorporated 19461997. If your seeking certain lures not shown please contact us.
After the hula popper was introduced in 1941, it quickly established itself alongside the jitterbug as a surface classic. Fred arbogast jitterbug hula popper fishing lure hall of. The concave mouth throws water and produces a loud, fishattracting bloop each time the lure moves. Technique cast and retrieve with erratic popping action simulating a wounded baitfish. Although this lure seem like a relic, it still remains on of the top poppers of all time. History lives behind hula popper topwater lure with its pulsating skirt deadly when popped over submerged timber weeds or grass beds hula popper noise wakes up any fish within hearing distance see more product details. There are no warranties or representations of merchantability, of fitness, nor of any other kind, express or.
Buy the arbogast hula popper and more quality fishing, hunting and outdoor gear at bass pro shops. The excitement of watching a big bass explode on a surface lure is as awesome now as it was 80 years ago. Fred arbogast is the founder of arbogast, and the designer of these two top water baits. Maker of the jitterbug, hula popper and other classic baits. And the books are stored where the cigars are smoked. All items are sold as is, where is with all faults. Arbogast lures arbogast hula popper 14 yellow coach dog. History of the fred arbogast company, incorporated 19461997 book author signed. Taking the hula popper to a whole new level, the arbogast hula popper 2.
Saw some how to videos i disagreed with and thought id make my own. Lot of 26 used vintage arbogast fishing lures jitterbug hula popper dancer etc. A well constructed, sturdy and razor sharp hooked lure to capture the big fish. Fred arbogast akron, ohio hula popper 112, plastic. Ive used the arbogast hula popper on many occasions, and its probably my number one go to bait for topwater fishing. One of his favorite lures was the arbogast hula popper a classic bait and always the prettiest one in his tackle box. Lily pads on the surface, hula popper floating among them. Up for auction is a vintage arbogast hula dancer popper. Vintage fred arbogast hula popper new in box my bait. Jitterbug yellow fishing lure with metal lip and twin treble hooks. The hula poppers pulsating skirt makes the difference even during the pause it moves l. The hula popper and jitterbug from arbogast have been around since the 1930s. The next year 1948 saw the introduction of a new bait casting size hula popper.
One of the most productive big bass baits of all time, the arbogast hula popper features a cupped mouth that creates a loud popping sound and leaves an enticing bubble trail. Cant find your bid notifications and or order confirmations. Its the arbogast hula popper, and its likely created more anglers than any other lure. You have some of the most popular color schemes here. The arbogast hula popper 1947 the ubiquitous hula popper fred arbogast did things a little differently than other lure manufactures. Arbogast hula popper for more than 60 years anglers have testified that the arbogast hula popper, with its pulsating skirt, is their insurance when all else fails morning, noon night. Nice addition to any hula popper or arbogast collection. But there is a topwater lure that is not only capable of getting strikes in colored water, but excels in it. Bass love this lure so much they fight over it in the water. Get the best deals on arbogast vintage fishing equipment when you shop the largest online selection at. The books have very minimal shelf wear and light wear from original shipment or going through the press. My favorite topwater lure, the arbogast hula popper. Here are a few tips and tricks from ethan butler aimed towards beginners learning to fish the new arbogast hula popper. Very nice vintage hula popper glass from fred arbogast.
Deadly when popped over submerged timber weeds or grass beds. The lure features a pulsating skirt to attract the attention of fish when the lure is popped over submerged timber, weeds and grass beds. I like throwing this closer to cover and parallel to banks above grassbeds, or anywhere above structure. Its the pulsating skirt that makes the difference even during the pause it moves like something alive a killer action that results in vicious topwater strikes. Here are 3 of the most famous baits the fishing industry has ever seen. Published on jul 18, 2019 get started throwing the new hula popper 2. He is the author of the book ohio made fishing lures and tackle. Vintage fred arbogast lure collectors public group facebook. Arbogast jitterbug wounded perchfrog yellow bellyfire tiger.
In the beginning it is always a pleasure to present the the earliest ad for a major fishing tackle manufacturer. The fred arbogast company needs no introduction to collectors and fishermen alike. The following full page advertisement from the march 1948 issue of outdoor life is a thing of beauty. Vintage fred arbogast hula dancer popper with box needs new skirt akron, ohio.
When fred added the hula dancer to the arbogast product line in 1944, he said, i have experimented with and tried out the hula dancer in northern and southern waters. The legendary arbogast hula popper 2 14 is as deadly on bass, pike and other gamefish today as it was when it first hit the market more than 60 years ago. History lives behind hula popper topwater lure with its pulsating skirt deadly when popped over submerged timber weeds or grass beds hula popper noise wakes up any fish within hearing distance special offers and product promotions. Arbogast hula in vintage fishing lures for sale ebay. Catch largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and northern pike with the arbogast hula popper 2 lure. Whether you are a collector of arbogast baits, interested in local akron history, or just love to fish jitterbugs, this book will be a revelation. The legendary arbogast hula popper is as deadly on bass, pike and other gamefish today as it was when it first hit the market more than 60 years ago. In fact, its one of my favorite, and most productive lures for fishing in cover.
New listing 4 fred arbogast hula popper lures w 3 sizes lot of 4 vintage lures. The hula poppers pulsating skirt makes the difference even during the pause it moves like something alive for a killer action that results in vicious topwater strikes. In the following ad from the april 1947 issue of sports afield we see that the hula popper was first introduced as a flyrod lure. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. Welldocumented as a big fish catcher, the arbogast hula popper has been setting the standard for topwater fishing for over 50years. Hula poppers are deadly when popped over submerged timber, weed or. Offered for auction is a vintage fred arbogast hula popper. This bait has never disappointed me when it comes to producing fish. One of the most productive big bass baits of all time, the arbogast hula popper features a cupped mouth that creates a loud popping sound and leaves an. Very nice condition with all the lettering and graphics in tact. Arbogast hula popper has been setting the standard for. Scott caught his first big bass on his grandfathers hula popper and has loved fishing with fred arbogast lures ever since.
Hula poppers are deadly when popped over submerged timber, weed or grass beds. Introduced in 1941 by fred arbogast, the hula popper revolutionized topwater fishing. Dotato di frangia caudale in gomma, testa scavata in modo evidente per permettere gorghi e rumori a galla che attirano le prede in superficie spingendole allattacco. History lives behind hula popper topwater lure with its pulsating skirt. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. New listing vintage fishing lure lot 44 hula popper, jitterbug, shakespeare 5 arbogast hula fishing skirts replacement fred arbogast. New listingvintage arbogast hula popper frog 1 12 topwater crankbait lure. It was the first surface lure to feature a hula skirt. Scott heston is a long time tackle collector and a member of both the nflcc and orca. Arbogast hula popper, topwater lures amazon canada.
Arbogast hula popper there is nothing more exciting to topwater anglers than having a big bass explode under their hula popper. First introduced in 1937, fred arbogasts jitterbug received its patent in 1940, one of the few early lures to be patented that is still available today. Arbogast hula popper 316 oz fishing lure black coach dog. Whitefish press, fishing history, history of fishing, fishing books, books about. Buy arbogast hula popper bass blackchartreuse skirt 1 14 online at low price in india on. Nice vintage fred arbogast hula popper drinking glass. This book tells the history of the fred arbogast company, incorporated. For nearly 60 years anglers have testified that the hula popper, with its pulsating skirt, is their insurance when all else fails morning, noon and night. Pair of vintage fred arbogast lures in original box with brochure. Break out the ukuleles because the more things change, the more they stay the same.
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