Museum Archive: Vintage Rapala DT 04, 1/3oz fishing lure #15011

Weighing in at exactly 1/3 oz (9 g), this Rapala DT 04 serves as a prime example of the precision engineering coming out of the Ireland factory. The 2" (5 cm) balsa wood body features a detailed multi-color finish, blending a dark olive spine with vivid yellow and red lateral accents over a fine scale pattern. A distinctive black dot is positioned just behind the gill plate, mimicking a common forage profile to attract predators. Labeled under product code 15011, this specimen arrives in 5/5 condition, showing no wear on its clear polycarbonate lip or the dual black-finished treble hooks. Engineered to reach its target depth efficiently, it is rated to dive to 4 ft (1.2 m). The construction quality and specific lip angle reflect the high standards of Rapala’s production era in Ireland.