Museum Archive: Vintage Fred Arbogast Hula Popper, 1/4oz Frog fishing lure #17326

Weighing in at 1/4oz (8g), this compact Fred Arbogast Hula Popper features the iconic deep red concave mouth designed to push water and create a distinct surface disturbance. The 1 1/2" (4cm) body is finished in a traditional Frog pattern, sporting a yellowish-green back with dark spots and a clean white belly. A hallmark of this design is the vibrant green rubber skirt, an innovation first introduced by Arbogast in 1941 to provide a breathing motion even when the lure is stationary. Identified by product code 17326, this specimen is in 4/5 condition, maintaining excellent paint luster and supple rubber strands. The hardware includes a belly-mounted treble hook and a sturdy screw-eye line tie located deep within the popping mouth. Its profile is specifically shaped to mimic the appearance of a frog or large insect, making it a staple for targeting bass in heavy cover or along weedy shorelines.