Museum Archive: Vintage Fred Arbogast Hula Popper, 1/3oz White Tiger / Red fishing lure #6617
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| Product Code (SKU) | 6617 |
| Brand | Fred Arbogast |
| Condition: | Used — |
| Weight | 1/3 oz (10 g) |
| Length | 2" (5 cm) |
| Color | White Tiger / Red |
| Country of origin | USA |
A striking White Tiger pattern with bold black striping over a clean cream base defines this specific specimen. Weighing in at 1/3 oz (10g) and measuring 2 inches (5 cm) in length, this Fred Arbogast Hula Popper, identified by Product Code 6617, features the iconic deep-cupped red mouth that has been a staple of surface fishing since Arbogast first debuted the design in 1941. The original "Hula" concept is represented here by a two-tone skirt of black and lime green rubber, intended to provide visual texture even when the lure remains stationary on the water. This particular specimen is in excellent condition, rated 5/5, showing clear, bright yellow eyes with sharp black pupils and well-preserved silver treble hooks mounted via surface-plate hardware. It carries the "HULA POPPER" stamp clearly on the upper back, contrasting against the graduated grey-to-white finish. The combination of the high-contrast tiger stripes and the vibrant red mouth plate makes it a standout piece for any collector focused on mid-century Arbogast lures.
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