Museum Archive: Rapala Fat Rap FR 7, 1/2oz fishing lure #14482

Measuring 2 3/4" (7 cm) in length, this Finnish-made balsa lure features a silver-scaled body with distinct dark vertical bars and a vibrant orange belly. Weighing in at 1/2 oz (14 g), the Rapala Fat Rap FR 7 is a classic deep-running specimen designed to reach depths between 6.5 - 14.7 ft (2 - 4.5 m). The clear plastic diving lip is clearly stamped with "RAPALA FAT RAP FINLAND," a hallmark of its original craftsmanship. This specific item, bearing product code 14482, remains unused despite showing some minor signs of age from long-term storage. While the body maintains its original luster, the vintage treble hooks show some surface oxidation. Housed in its original yellow "Original Rapala Wobbler" box, the lure represents the era when balsa wood was the gold standard for buoyancy and response in casting and trolling applications. Designed for targeting salmon, perch, zander, trout, and pike, the Fat Rap’s chunky profile remains a staple for collectors of early Rapala exports.