Museum Archive: Vintage Fred Arbogast Hula Popper, 1/4oz black fishing lure #22016

A striking yellow rubber skirt provides a high-contrast tail to the solid black body of this vintage topwater specimen. Bearing the Product Code 22016, this Fred Arbogast Hula Popper is a classic example of American lure craftsmanship from Akron, Ohio. Measuring 1 1/2" (4 cm) in length and weighing 1/4 oz (8 g), it represents a smaller profile in the lineup, making it a versatile choice for both bass and large perch. The glossy black paint remains well-preserved across the bulbous body, and the characteristic large cupped mouth is intact, designed to trap air and create surface disturbance when retrieved. The yellow rubber "Hula Skirt" remains flexible, providing a trailing visual element that reacts to water movement even when the lure is paused. This specimen features a single belly-mounted treble hook secured by a traditional metal plate. The overall condition is a clean 4/5, showing only light age on the metal hardware while the body and skirt remain in excellent display condition.