Museum Archive: Vintage Rapala Fat Rap FR 5 UV, 1/3oz Fire Tiger fishing lure #18312

Weighing in at 1/3 oz (8.8 g), this vintage Finland-designed balsa crankbait features the iconic Fire Tiger pattern, characterized by its deep green spine and bold black squiggles over a yellow-gold body. The clear plastic diving lip is stamped with the manufacturer markings and allows this floater to reach depths between 6.5 and 14.7 feet (2.0 – 4.5 m) when utilized for casting or trolling. Measuring 2" (5 cm) in length, the lure is fitted with two original dark-finished treble hooks. This specific Rapala Fat Rap FR 5 UV, identified by product code 18312, displays a remarkably well-preserved finish and clean hardware throughout. In its 5/5 condition, the vibrant orange belly remains bright, a key visual trigger when targeting zander, pike, or perch in deeper water columns. The build quality reflects the traditional craftsmanship expected from early Rapala production runs.