Museum Archive: Vintage Fred Arbogast Hula Popper, 1/4oz Fire Tiger fishing lure #3078

A vibrant Fire Tiger pattern covers the 1 1/2" (4cm) body of this vintage specimen, featuring bold dark vertical stripes that transition from a deep green back to a warm yellow belly. Identified by product code 3078, this specific Fred Arbogast lure weighs exactly 1/4oz (8g), a size particularly effective for smallmouth bass streams and finesse topwater applications. The signature deep-red concave mouth is designed for surface placement, pushing water forward with every twitch of the rod tip. You will notice the white "HULA POPPER" stamp remains crisp across the top of the body, and the overall 5/5 condition indicates a very well-preserved item. The iconic bright red rubber skirt is supple and intact, designed to move with the water even while the lure sits stationary. This topwater popper stays strictly on the surface (0 ft / 0 m), mimicking a struggling frog or large insect. The belly and tail are equipped with sharp treble hooks mounted on classic hardware that shows no signs of significant use.