The Jitterbug was created in 1938 by Fred Arbogast of Akron, Ohio. Arbogast was an avid fisherman and a competitive caster who set several world records during competitions in the 1920s.

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- I bought my first Arbogast Jitterbug at the Western Auto in downtown Bardstown, Ky., well before my 10th birthday. I had no idea about what made a ...

Well before long, I was back at the pond with her old spinning outfit and a plastic case full of lures. With a long cast diagonally across the pond, the old Jitterbug landed with a splat.

The Jitterbug dates back to 1938 and is still a popular bait to this day. If you’d like to tell me about your favorite vintage fishing lure, send me an email at joshua.rouse@cjonline.com.

During summer’s heat, a moonlight junket is the ticket for bassing success. by The first fishing lure I owned was a black Arbogast Jitterbug. My uncle Julius gave it to me, along with my first ...

The Jitterbug originally was produced in eight colors, but through the years, hundreds of colors and variations were added, making it one of the most collectible plastic lures around.

It’s almost time to grab your Jitterbug, Tin Liz, Hula-Popper, Weed Bug, River Runt, Torpedo, River Pup or Swimming Mouse and spend a relaxing afternoon. No, you won’t be dancing or driving ...

David Freiheit of Montreal said he wanted to attempt an "Internet first" Friday when he attached some fishing line with a jitterbug lure to his drone and flew it over Lake Champlain.

The show is sponsored by the National Fishing Lure Collectors Club, the world's largest organization dedicated to the pastime. Fishing tackle is nearly as old as humankind. Hooks made from bone ...

Old-time lures that still catch fish include Heddon Bass Oreno (from left), Fred Arbogast Jitterbug, Cotton Cordell Crazy Shad. They're pictured next to a vintage Ambassadeur 5500C reel.

After my last column, which featured a reader from New York reminiscing about the Arbogast Jitterbug , I’ve received several more fishing stories about peoples’ favorite lures that I’d like ...