Museum Archive: Vintage Fred Arbogast Jitterbug, 1/2oz Black fishing lure #6857

Stamped clearly in white on the top of the dark finish is the JITTERBUG name, a hallmark of this Fred Arbogast classic. This 2 3/4" (7cm) specimen, identified by Product Code 6857, features the traditional Black colorway favored for low-light conditions. Tipping the scales at 1/2oz (14g), the lure is equipped with the signature heart-shaped metal lip that defines its surface-running utility. The painted eyes with their yellow centers remain distinct against the body. Its condition is a solid 4/5, showing a clean surface and hardware that reflects careful ownership. Two belly-mounted treble hooks are ready for service, fixed to the underside of the rounded profile. This topwater tool is constructed to produce a specific rhythmic gurgle when retrieved across the surface film.