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Arbogast Hula Popper, 1 3/4 in, 1/4 oz, Coach Dog
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- Item weight
- 7 Grams
- Product dimensions
- 5 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 5/8 oz topwater popper with a pulsating skirt that moves even during pauses.
The Arbogast Hula Popper in Coach Dog is a compact 1 3/4 inch, 1/4 oz topwater popper. Its cupped face makes a loud bloop and the skirt keeps moving during pauses. It suits bass and pike around weeds, grass and submerged timber.
Best for
- Bass over timber, weeds, and grass beds
- Pike hunting in shallow water
- Anglers fishing heavy structure
Skip if
- You fish open water where cover-specific tactics don't apply
Strengths
- Pulsating skirt creates lifelike movement during pauses
- Concave mouth produces loud blooping sounds on retrieves
- Proven design over six decades of use
Trade-offs
- At 5/8 oz it may be difficult to cast on light or medium-weight tackle
- Treble hook can snag heavily in thick cover
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Topwater
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Pike & musky
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Coach Dog Orange Belly, Frog Yellow Belly, Yellow, Yellow Coach Dog, Yellow Coachdog | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Fire Tiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| Frog White Belly | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| White/Red Head | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Black, YBS Black | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 1/4 in, 3/16 oz, 1 1/4", 3/16 oz | A small profile for panfish, trout and wary fish on light spinning gear. | — |
| 1 3/4 in, 1/4 oz, 2 in, 3/8 ozThis one | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 2 1/4 in, 5/8 oz, 2 1/4", 5/8 oz | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbogast Hula Popper, 1 3/4 in, 1/4 oz, Coach Dog | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Length:1.75 in | Color:Coach Dog | Suits:Bass and pike & musky |
| Arbogast Hula Popper, 2 in, 3/8 oz, Frog White Belly | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2 in | Color:Frog White Belly | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass and pike & musky |
| Arbogast Hula Popper Topwater Lure, 5/8 oz | Lure weight:5/8 oz | Length:2.25 in | Color:Fire Tiger | Suits:Stained and muddy water, bass and pike & musky |
About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Lure weight | 1/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 1.75 in |
| Color | Coach Dog |
| Target species | Bass and Pike & musky |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/4 oz.
How long is it?
It is 1.75 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Coach Dog.
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