Museum Archive: Vintage Rapala Husky Jerk 10, 1/3oz fishing lure #9983

At 1/3 oz (10 g), this Rapala Husky Jerk 10 offers a weighted profile designed for precision depths between 5 - 7 ft (1.5 - 2.1 m). The 4" (10 cm) body is finished in a detailed Baby Bass color scheme, featuring the characteristic dark lateral line and scale patterns that mimic a young largemouth. This specific specimen, cataloged as product code 9983, carries a condition rating of 5/5, showing a clean, well-maintained exterior and sharp original hardware. As a neutral-buoyancy suspender, it is built to hold its position in the water column during pauses in the retrieve, a technical trait that has made the Husky Jerk a staple for casting and trolling since its introduction. The translucent diving lip is firmly integrated into the nose, positioned to guide the lure to its targeted operating range while pursuing species like pike, walleye, or trout. Each of the two treble hooks is attached via sturdy split rings, ready for the water or a display case.