Museum Archive: Arbogast Jitterbug Crawler, Green Frog, 1/8 oz (4 g), #24568

The iconic metal lip, clearly stamped with 'Jitterbug' and 'Fred Arbogast, Akron, Ohio,' defines the classic silhouette of this 1 1/2" (4 cm) surface crawler. Sporting the Green Frog finish, the body presents a vibrant yellow-green base accented by bold black spotting and a clean cream-colored underside. Weighing in at 1/8 oz (4 g), this compact size was specifically designed for light tackle applications and finesse topwater approaches. Two screws securely fasten the wide, heart-shaped aluminum lip to the nose, which creates the rhythmic paddling sound when retrieved across the water's surface. The hardware is mounted with a single rear treble hook, staying true to the original configuration for this smaller frame. Found in a respectable 4/5 condition, the paint remains largely intact with only minor signs of age consistent with its vintage. Reference item #24568 for this specific Green Frog variant.