Museum Archive: Vintage Fred Arbogast Jitterbug Jointed, 1/3oz Frog fishing lure #5868

Bright green frog patterning with bold black spots defines the upper half of this 1/3oz (10g) jointed surface lure. Measuring 2 1/4" (6 cm), the body transitions into a warm yellow-orange underside, a classic Arbogast color scheme meant to stand out against the sky from a predator's perspective. Bearing the product code 5868, the specimen is in exceptionally clean condition, rated at 5/5. The signature heart-shaped metal lip, a hallmark of Fred Arbogast’s 1938 design, is securely mounted to the face to generate a rhythmic gurgling sound during a steady retrieve. A mid-body joint provides a break in the torso, while the hardware consists of two bright treble hooks. The front hook is positioned just behind the lip, and the second sits at the very tail of the jointed segment, both held by robust screw-eyes.