The Jitterbug is an Arbogast classic, first hitting the market in 1939. The signature characteristic of the Jitterbug is the wide metal lip, which gives it a distinctive gurgling sound and side-to-side wiggle. The action is too much to resist, and I’ve had bass not much bigger than the plug nearly come out of the water to get it. It’s not just a tiny fish bait though, and it’ll pull 3-plus pounders all day—and night. This bait is a bass fishing classic, and it has undoubtedly caught thousands of bass over the years. PRADCO is proud to announce a limited-edition version of the Arbogast Jitterbug, with proceeds from their sale going to benefit the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame.
THE BASS FISHING HALL OF FAME
The Bass Fishing Hall of Fame is a nonprofit organization led by a volunteer board of directors and is dedicated to celebrating, promoting and preserving the sport of bass fishing. This organization is dedicated to all anglers, manufacturers and members of the media who further the sport of bass fishing. It is their mission to honor the men and women who have contributed significantly to the sport and industry and thereby increase participation by people of all age groups.
LIMITED EDITION JITTERBUGS
The Bass Fishing Hall of Fame is excited to present three iconic bass fishing pieces that celebrate and support the history of our sport. The Bass Fishing Hall of Fame has collaborated with three legendary anglers to create three exclusive Arbogast Jitterbugs. Featuring unique input from Bill Dance, Kavin Vandam and Jason Christie, these Jitterbugs are a one of a kind bait you don’t want to miss. The proceeds from this purchase are meant to support the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame’s mission to preserve the sport’s rich heritage. The majority of these lures will be sold at lurenet.com, however several sets will be auctioned off during the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame’s “Celebrate Bass Fishing Week” in September.
BILL DANCE ARBOGAST JITTERBUG
Bill Dance is known to many fans by one key piece of clothing, his Tennessee Volunteers ball cap. This Jitterbug gives an ode to his home state with a beautiful pearl white base coat and added orange netting spray on the sides with a solid orange line. It was then capped off with his iconic signature on the back to complete this unique color.
JASON CHRISTIE ARBOGAST JITTERBUG
Jason Christie isn’t shy about speaking on his favorite hobby ahead of bass fishing. Christie is a world renowned hunter and would live in a tree stand if his wife would allow it. This lure features a top-notch camo pattern blending tones of green, brown, black and finished off with his signature on top of its back. Jason has captured many titles in the bass fishing circuits including a 2022 Bassmaster Classic victory and we are sure that he will continue collecting trophies for years to come.
KEVIN VANDAM ARBOGAST JITTERBUG
The all time leading money winner in bass fishing history designed his Jitterbug to represent colors that have been with him throughout his career. If you watch tournaments featuring Mr. Vandam, he valued his blacks and reds but also always had a hint of yellow featured on his jerseys and boat wraps. This bait blends each of these together by painting a glossy black base coat with a section of red dots on the sides of the lure, and capped it off with a bright yellow signature on the back.
