Museum Archive: Vintage Fred Arbogast Spin Hula Dancer, 1/4oz fishing lure #15523

Weighing in at a precise 1/4oz (7g), this compact Fred Arbogast Spin Hula Dancer is a testament to mid-century American lure design. The upper body displays a fine green and black scale pattern that gives way to a vibrant yellow belly, separated by a soft orange hue near the head. Measuring 1 3/4" (4.5cm) in length, the specimen is easily identified by the crisp "SPIN HULA DANCER" lettering stamped directly onto its back. Cataloged under product code 15523, the construction includes a prominent metal diving lip and two original treble hooks attached via screw-eye hardware. The large, painted yellow eyes with deep black pupils provide an expressive look typical of the Arbogast lineup. This example is rated at a 5/5 condition, showing the integrity of its original finish and hardware.