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Arbogast · Poppers
Arbogast Jitterbug, 2 1/2 in, 3/8 oz
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A 2 1/2 in topwater popper with a double-cupped lip that produces a loud rhythmic sound to trigger strikes.
A compact 2 1/2 inch, 3/8 oz Jitterbug in Bull Frog, this floating topwater lure suits bass and pike water where a smaller surface profile fits. The cupped lip produces the signature gurgle on a slow, steady retrieve.
Best for
- Night fishing for big bass
- Low-light conditions at dawn and dusk
- Bass feeding on the surface
Skip if
- You need quiet presentations
- Fish are pressured by loud lures
Strengths
- Loud surface-disrupting sound attracts fish from a distance
- Double-cupped lip creates distinctive action recognized by anglers
- Simple 2-hook design holds well on topwater strikes
Trade-offs
- Noise can spook fish in clear water in bright sun
- Large profile limits casting on light line
- Heavy action tires the angler quickly
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Topwater
Specifications
| Type | topwater popper |
|---|---|
| Length | 2 1/2 in |
| Weight | 3/8 oz |
| Hook design | 2 hooks, needle point |
| Lip | Double cupped |
| Color | Bull Frog |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Coach Dog Orange Belly, Frog Yellow Belly, Yellow | 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, Wounded 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 | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 2" 1/4 oz, 2", 1/4 oz, G630 (2 in, 1/4 oz), 2 1/2" 3/8 oz, 2 1/2", 3/8 ozThis one | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 3 1/2", 5/8 oz, 3", 5/8 oz, G650 (3 in, 5/8 oz) | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
| G700 (4 1/2 in, 1 1/4 oz) | A big profile for pike, musky and striped bass in big water. |
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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 Jitterbug Topwater, 2 in, 1/4 oz, Wounded Coach Dog | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Length:2 in | Color:Wounded Coach Dog | Suits:Bass |
| Arbogast Jitterbug, 2 1/2 in, 3/8 oz | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2.5 in | Color:Bull Frog | Suits:Bass |
| Arbogast Jitterbug Topwater, 2 1/2 in, 3/8 oz, Cricket Frog | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2.5 in | Color:Cricket Frog | Suits:Bass |
| Arbogast Jitterbug Topwater, 3 in, 5/8 oz, Black | Lure weight:5/8 oz | Length:3 in | Color:Black | Suits:Muddy water, bass |
| Arbogast Jitterbug Topwater, 3 in, 5/8 oz, Frog White Belly | Lure weight:5/8 oz | Length:3 in | Color:Frog White Belly | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass |
| Arbogast Jitterbug Topwater, 3 1/2 in, 5/8 oz, Coach Dog Orange Belly | Lure weight:5/8 oz | Length:3.5 in | Color:Coach Dog Orange Belly | Suits:Stained and muddy water, bass |
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 | 3/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.5 in |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Color | Bull Frog |
| Target species | Bass |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2.5 in long.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Bull Frog.
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