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Arbogast Jitterbug Topwater, 3 1/2 in, 5/8 oz, Coach Dog Orange Belly
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- Item weight
- 18.14 g
- Product dimensions
- 5 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 2 1/2 in topwater popper with a double-cupped lip that produces a loud rhythmic sound to trigger strikes.
This jointed Jitterbug runs 3 1/2 inches and 5/8 oz, with a hinged body that adds movement at both ends as it gurgles across the surface. The Coach Dog Orange Belly pattern is aimed at bass and pike, and it carries treble hooks.
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
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
When and where to fish it
Its bright, high-visibility pattern suits stained and muddy water under an overcast sky or in low light.
- Clarity
- Stained
- Muddy
- Light
- Overcast
- Low light
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Coach Dog Orange Belly, Frog Yellow Belly, YellowThis one | 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 oz | 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)This one | 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 | 5/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 3.5 in |
| Color | Coach Dog Orange Belly |
| Color family | Chartreuse and bright |
| Target species | Bass |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 5/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 3.5 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Coach Dog Orange Belly.
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