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BASSography

By Ken Duke
Senior Editor, BASS Publications

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

The Hula Popper, Jitterbug and Hawaiian Wiggler are just a few of the classic bass lures that Fred Arbogast designed, built and sold. Though decades old, they still catch bass today and stand as a testament to one of our sport's greatest innovators. Arbogast was born in Ohio in 1894. He attended Akron's Central High School, graduating in 1913. As a young man, he was athletic, and while a senior he was the starting halfback on Central's state championship football team. Upon graduation, Arbogas ...

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