Museum Archive: Vintage Rapala Husky Jerk 8, 3/16oz fishing lure #10118

Measuring exactly 3 1/4" (8 cm) in length, the slim body of this Rapala features a detailed metallic gold and silver scale pattern along its sides. The dark, charcoal-colored back provides a sharp contrast, while a small touch of orange paint under the chin serves as a subtle trigger point. Cataloged under product code 10118, this 3/16 oz (6 g) suspending jerkbait is engineered to sit level in the water column at depths of 5 to 6 ft (1.5 - 1.8 m). The specimen is in excellent 5/5 condition, retaining its original clear diving lip and two sharp treble hooks. Its neutral buoyancy is a defining characteristic, allowing for a technical stop-and-go retrieve where the lure stays stationary during pauses to entice species like brown trout, perch, or pike. The hand-painted yellow eyes with large black pupils provide a classic vintage aesthetic while serving as a focused target for following fish.