Museum Archive: Vintage Rapala Down Deep Husky Jerk DHJ10, 2/5oz fishing lure #23837

Diving to depths between 7–19 ft (2.1–5.8 m), this deep-diving specialist is built to reach predators holding in deeper water columns. The 4" (10 cm) body of the Rapala Down Deep Husky Jerk DHJ10 features a detailed natural color pattern with an olive-green back and gold-toned sides marked by brown vertical bars. Identified by product code 23837, this Irish-made lure incorporates a built-in rattle chamber to signal its presence to pike, zander, and large trout. At a weight of 2/5 oz (11 g), the suspending design allows the lure to stay neutral in the water during pauses in the retrieve whether casting or trolling. This specimen is in excellent condition, showing a clean finish and sharp hardware that warrants a 5/5 rating. The clear diving lip is well-preserved, and the original bronze-finished treble hooks remain securely mounted to the underside and tail.