Anyone know what this bait is???

[East TN.Hunt-n-Fish]

I repainted this for my uncle. But it doesn't have any identifying marks on it. We were just curious about what it was and how old it was.
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[hatcreek]

Looks like an Arbogast Sputterbug.

[zorro4040]

Arbogast Sputterfuss

[5 BASS ASSASIN]

Not sure about the make , but I’ll give you my 1/2 cent worth of advice.. never repaint a bait until you know what it is/ worth..There are some extremely valuable baits out there that bring good money in fair condition and are almost worthless when repainted.

[East TN.Hunt-n-Fish]

My uncle insisted that he wanted to use it again. I told him that it could be worth something. He said "Ain't worth a damn unless it catches fish!" Lol

[East TN.Hunt-n-Fish]

Looks like you guys are right. Only difference i see is that "U" shaped lip in the front. But maybe a different year or something. Thanks for the help. Now maybe I can find me one or two.

[East TN.Hunt-n-Fish]

Looks like an Arbogast Sputterbug.

Oh I see it in the pic you added

[Flabasspond]

Just looks like the Fuss blade has been removed.....

[hatcreek]

My uncle insisted that he wanted to use it again. I told him that it could be worth something. He said "Ain't worth a damn unless it catches fish!" Lol

It had obviously been repainted (or something like that) before he gave it to you.

[East TN.Hunt-n-Fish]

Looked like fingernail polish or something. Took forever to get that dang red off!!

[Lund1625]

It's not a Sputterfus, it's an Arbogast Sputterbug. The older most valuable ones had the "U" on the front.

[LTZ25]

Looks like a winner bait to me .