Museum Archive: Vintage Fred Arbogast Jitterbug, 1/2oz yellow fishing lure #18891

Yellow paint covers the classic body of this Fred Arbogast Jitterbug, a piece of American fishing history identified by product code 18891. Weighing in at 1/2 oz (14 g), this surface lure features the signature wide metal lip designed to produce a distinct rhythmic "flop-flop" sound during a retrieve. Measuring 2 3/4" (7 cm) in length, the specimen originates from the USA and remains in a very respectable 4/5 condition. The vibrant yellow color is accented by painted eyes with orange-red surrounds and subtle silver scale markings across the top. As a floating plug introduced by Fred Arbogast in 1938, it relies on its front blade construction to create surface disturbance. The hardware includes two belly-mounted treble hooks attached with traditional metal plate fasteners, characteristic of the durable build quality found in these mid-century classics.