Arbogast PK3ARB2 Topwater Lure Review
Our verdict
The Arbogast PK3ARB2 bundles two Jitterbugs and one Hula Popper for $17.75, and its 4.7 star rating across 1,954 reviews plus 300+ buyers last month make it the highest-volume seller among the topwater lures compared here. For anglers who want proven bass topwater patterns in one three-piece pack, this is the pick.
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Bass anglers who want a ready-made topwater rotation, since the pack covers two Jitterbugs and a Hula Popper in one purchase at $17.75, backed by 1,954 reviews and 300+ units bought last month.
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Anglers who only fish one specific topwater style, since two of the three lures are Jitterbugs and only one is a Hula Popper, or anyone who already owns Arbogast classics and wants variety instead of duplicates.
- Material Plastic
- Weight 2.4 ounces
- Target Species Bass
- Size 3 pac
- Color 2 Jitterbug, 1 Hula Popper
- Pieces 3
- Priced 37% above the category median ($12.98 across 57 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.7/5
4.7 average across 1,954 owner ratings
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Popularity4.0/5
1,954 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other fishing gear and tackle we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
Picture a bass pond at dawn where the fish are keyed on surface strikes but you are not sure whether they want a popping action or a walking chug. The Arbogast PK3ARB2 answers that with a 3-piece pack: two Jitterbugs and one Hula Popper, both classic Arbogast topwater patterns, at $17.75 for the set.
At 2.4 ounces total and made from plastic, the pack is light enough for typical spinning or baitcasting topwater setups without extra weight adjustments. Having three lures in one purchase, with two of the same pattern and one Hula Popper, means backup coverage if a hook bends or a lure is lost to a snag, which happens often in the shallow cover where bass hold near dawn and dusk.
Compared to single-lure options like the Rebel F7356 at $6.99 or the Heddon XO360BB at $6.99, the Arbogast pack costs more per purchase but delivers three lures instead of one, and it carries the largest review base of the group at 1,954 ratings averaging 4.7 stars. Bought 300+ times last month, it outpaces the 100+ monthly volume reported for each of the three comparison lures, pointing to strong demand for the Jitterbug and Hula Popper combination specifically.
Pros
- Three lures in one pack, two Jitterbugs and one Hula Popper, for $17.75
- 4.7 star average across 1,954 reviews, the highest review count of the topwater lures compared
- 300+ bought last month, triple the 100+ monthly volume seen on the single-lure alternatives
- Light 2.4 ounce total weight suits standard spinning and baitcasting topwater rigs
- Plastic construction keeps the per-lure cost down next to metal walking baits like the Heddon X9225BON
- Covers two proven Arbogast topwater actions, popping and chugging, in one order
Cons
- At $17.75 for three lures, it costs more upfront than single lures like the $6.99 Rebel F7356 or Heddon XO360BB
- Two of the three lures are the same Jitterbug pattern, so variety is limited to one Hula Popper
- No metal or treble-hook technique variant is included, unlike the Heddon X9225BON's metal walking bait build
- Plastic bodies may not hold up as long under repeated hook-sets as the metal-bodied X9225BON
Specifications
| Material | Plastic |
|---|---|
| Weight | 2.4 ounces |
| Target Species | Bass |
| Size | 3 pac |
| Color | 2 Jitterbug, 1 Hula Popper |
| Pieces | 3 |
| Feature | Three Fishing Lures |
Performance notes
The Jitterbug pattern works as a popping surface bait, while the Hula Popper adds a cupped-face pop and splash action, so the pack covers two distinct retrieve styles rather than three of the same lure. At 2.4 ounces combined weight and made from plastic, these lures load onto standard bass tackle without needing heavier line or extra rod backbone. The listed target species is bass, which lines up with the shallow, low-light topwater bite the Jitterbug and Hula Popper patterns were designed for. Because the pack includes three separate bodies, losing one to a snag or a break-off during a hookset does not end the trip the way a single-lure purchase would. Compared to the metal-bodied Heddon X9225BON, the plastic build here keeps the per-unit price down, which is consistent with the $17.75 total covering three lures instead of one.
What buyers say
A 4.7 star average across 1,954 reviews is among the strongest rating and volume combination of the topwater lures compared here, and it is paired with 300+ units bought last month, well above the 100+ monthly figure reported for the Rebel F7356, Heddon XO360BB, and Heddon X9225BON. That gap suggests buyers are choosing the multi-lure pack over single lures at a similar or lower per-lure price point. A high review count built up alongside a steady 4.7 average points to consistent satisfaction rather than a short burst of promotional purchases. For a topwater category where pattern preference varies angler to angler, that combination of scale and rating stability is a meaningful signal.
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Frequently asked questions
How many lures come in the Arbogast PK3ARB2 pack?
The pack includes three lures total, two Jitterbugs and one Hula Popper, both classic Arbogast topwater patterns, for a combined price of $17.75. That works out to less than $6 per lure, which is in line with the $6.99 to $9.50 range of the single-lure alternatives compared here.
What fish is the Arbogast PK3ARB2 designed for?
The listed target species is bass, matching the shallow-water, low-light topwater bite that the Jitterbug and Hula Popper patterns are built around. Both lure styles work as surface baits rather than diving or sinking presentations, so they fit situations where bass are feeding near the surface.
How does the PK3ARB2 compare to single Heddon or Rebel topwater lures on price?
At $17.75 for three lures, it costs more total than a single $6.99 Rebel F7356 or Heddon XO360BB, or the $9.50 Heddon X9225BON, but it also delivers three separate lures and the highest review count and bought-last-month figure among this group.