Museum Archive: Fred Arbogast Hula Popper, 1/3oz Tiger fishing lure #11302

A vibrant Tiger finish defines this 1/3 oz (10 g) specimen, featuring a bold orange-yellow belly that transitions into a striking blue and purple scaled back marked with dark vertical stripes. The 2" (5 cm) body is paired with the signature deep-cupped red face, a design element Fred Arbogast perfected to create a distinct surface disturbance. This specific lure, carrying product code 11302, is unused and showcases the classic hardware mounting for its two treble hooks. The black and yellow rubber skirt remains in great shape, a feature first introduced in 1941 to simulate a "breathing" motion. Large yellow eyes with dark pupils are positioned prominently on the head, adding to the classic aesthetic of this topwater staple. Being a condition 6, it appears exactly as it would have when first leaving the factory, with the rubber strands still supple and the paint finish crisp.