Museum Archive: Vintage Fred Arbogast Buzz Plug, 1oz Black fishing lure #11839

A total weight of 1 oz (28 g) gives this surface-running specimen enough heft for reaching distant targets where bass hide in heavy vegetation. The high-gloss Black finish across the 3 1/4" (8 cm) body creates a sharp silhouette against the sky, operating strictly as a topwater lure at a depth of 0 ft (0 m). Arbogast collectors will recognize the stamped metal propeller at the nose, a signature piece of American-made hardware that defines the brand's historical approach to surface disturbance. Carrying product code 11839, the lure is equipped with an upturned double hook at the rear, a snag-resistant configuration specifically tailored for thick cover. The condition is an unblemished 5/5, with the high-contrast "Buzz Plug" text and yellow-rimmed eyes remaining crisp and undamaged. Its broad, buoyant belly ensures the plug remains stable on the surface, supporting the oversized rotating blade mounted on a heavy-duty through-wire frame.