Museum Archive: Fred Arbogast Hula Popper, 1/3oz Black fishing lure #9298

Weighing 1/3 oz (10 g), the deep black finish of this specific specimen is contrasted by a vivid red inner cup. This Fred Arbogast Hula Popper, bearing product code 9298, is unused and remains sealed in its original 'Bait of Champions' blister packaging, featuring the 1997 copyright on the reverse. The 2" (5 cm) body is paired with a matching black and white rubber Hula skirt, a design element first pioneered by Arbogast in 1941 to provide a lifelike breathing motion. Attached are two sharp, silver-toned treble hooks, ready for topwater action. The large, concave mouth is designed for significant water displacement, while the cardback lists the manufacturing origins in Fort Smith, AR. This collector's piece retains its original luster and factory-fresh presentation.