Museum Archive: Vintage Fred Arbogast Hula Popper, 1/4oz Green / Yellow / Red fishing lure #0074

A vibrant yellow belly meets a dark, scale-patterned green back on this classic Fred Arbogast surface plug. Bearing the distinct "HULA POPPER" stamp in crisp white lettering, this specimen carries the product code 0074. Weighing in at 1/4 oz (7.5 g), it represents the smaller profile often favored for stream smallmouth or pond bass. The iconic deep-cupped face features subtle red highlights tucked into the mouth, designed for creating surface displacement during the retrieve. This particular lure is equipped with its signature rubber skirt in a mix of chartreuse and white strands, a revolutionary feature first introduced by Arbogast in 1941 to provide movement even when the bait is at rest. The hardware remains clean, featuring two sharp treble hooks secured by sturdy surface-mount belly hardware and a tail screw-eye. Looking at the finish, the condition is 5/5, showcasing the mesh scale detail on the upper body with exceptional clarity. Large yellow-rimmed eyes are set wide on the head, completing the frog-like profile that has defined the brand's topwater legacy for generations.