Arbogast PK4G761-1 Topwater Lure Review
Our verdict
The Arbogast PK4G761-1 Hula Popper 2.0 costs $22.2 and holds a 4.6 star rating across 520 reviews, making it the most expensive lure in this comparison by a wide margin, a price justified mainly by its feathered treble hook, a detail none of the other three comparison lures list.
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Anglers who want the classic Arbogast Hula Popper action with a feathered treble hook for extra flash and movement, and who are comfortable paying more than double the price of the cheaper alternatives compared here.
Skip if
Skip it if budget is the main concern, since at $22.2 it costs roughly three times the Rebel F7356 or Heddon XO360BB, or if you don't need the feathered hook detail this lure adds over plain treble hook alternatives.
- Material Blend
- Weight 0.38 Ounces
- Target Species Bass
- Technique Feathered Treble Hook
- Size 2", 3/8 oz
- Color Multi-4, Pack
- Priced 71% above the category median ($12.98 across 57 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 520 owner ratings
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Popularity3.0/5
520 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
A popper that pushes water and adds a bit of extra flash on the pause is a classic bass presentation, and the Arbogast PK4G761-1 Hula Popper 2.0 is built around that idea at $22.2. It is a 2 inch, 3/8 ounce lure weighing 0.38 ounces, made from a blended material, and it uses a feathered treble hook technique aimed at bass, in the Multi-4 color option.
That feathered treble hook is the detail that sets it apart from the other lures in this comparison, none of which list a feather addition on their hook technique. At 4.6 stars across 520 reviews, it ties the Heddon X9225BON's rating and sits just behind the Heddon XO360BB's 4.7, while its 100+ bought last month figure matches the demand pace of all three comparison lures.
Priced at $22.2, though, it costs close to three times the Rebel F7356 or Heddon XO360BB at $6.99 each, and more than double the Heddon X9225BON at $9.5. Its review count of 520 is also the smallest of the four lures compared, so buyers here are paying a clear premium for the Arbogast name and the feathered hook detail rather than for the largest review base or the lowest price.
Pros
- Feathered treble hook technique is a detail none of the three comparison lures list on their hook style
- 4.6 star rating ties the Heddon X9225BON and sits just behind the Heddon XO360BB's 4.7
- 100+ bought last month matches the demand pace of the Rebel F7356, Heddon XO360BB, and Heddon X9225BON
- Carries the established Arbogast Hula Popper name and lineup
- 2 inch, 3/8 ounce size gives a specific casting weight for accurate popper presentations
Cons
- At $22.2, it costs close to three times the Rebel F7356 or Heddon XO360BB ($6.99 each) and more than double the Heddon X9225BON ($9.5)
- 520 reviews is the smallest review count of the four topwater lures compared here
- Ships as a single piece despite the higher price point
- Multi-4 color labeling is less specific than named colors like Baby Bass or Bone used on the Heddon lures
Specifications
| Material | Blend |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.38 Ounces |
| Target Species | Bass |
| Technique | Feathered Treble Hook |
| Size | 2", 3/8 oz |
| Color | Multi-4, Pack |
| Pieces | 1 |
| Feature | Hula Popper 2.0 |
Performance notes
A 0.38 ounce, 2 inch popper body built from a blended material is a compact package meant for surface commotion rather than long-distance subsurface swimming, and the 3/8 ounce size spec lines up with typical popper weights used for bass. The feathered treble hook is the standout detail in the spec sheet, adding movement and flash on the pause that a plain treble hook, like the ones on the Rebel F7356, Heddon XO360BB, and Heddon X9225BON, does not include. Because it targets bass specifically and uses a popping rather than a walking or jointed swimming action, it fills a different role in a tackle box than the Zara Puppy style walking bait the Heddon X9225BON is built around. The Multi-4 color designation is the only pattern listed in the facts, so anglers wanting a specific finish should confirm what that option includes before ordering.
What buyers say
At 4.6 stars, this lure sits in a tight band with the other three lures compared here, all rated between 4.6 and 4.7, so the rating pattern itself does not set it apart. Its 520 reviews, however, is noticeably smaller than the 1,100 to 1,600 range posted by the Rebel F7356, Heddon XO360BB, and Heddon X9225BON, suggesting a smaller total buyer base to date. The 100+ bought last month figure matches the pace of all three comparison lures, so current demand looks steady even though the historical review count trails the field. Given the higher $22.2 price, that steady demand at a smaller review base suggests a loyal following rather than mass-market volume.
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Frequently asked questions
What makes the Hula Popper 2.0 different from the other lures compared here?
Its feathered treble hook is the main distinction. None of the Rebel F7356, Heddon XO360BB, or Heddon X9225BON list a feather addition on their hook technique, and this lure is also priced highest of the four at $22.2 in this comparison.
Is this lure worth the higher price compared to the alternatives?
At $22.2, it costs close to three times the Rebel F7356 or Heddon XO360BB ($6.99 each). Whether that premium is worth it depends on wanting the feathered hook detail and the Arbogast name, since its 100+ bought last month figure matches, rather than exceeds, the other three lures.
How does its review count compare to similar topwater lures?
Its 520 reviews is the smallest of the four lures in this comparison, well behind the Heddon X9225BON's 1,600, the Heddon XO360BB's 1,200, and the Rebel F7356's 1,100, though its 4.6 star rating remains close to that of the other three.