Museum Archive: Vintage Rapala Husky Jerk HJ 14, 2/3oz fishing lure #13074

Measuring a substantial 5 1/2" (14 cm) in length, the translucent orange finish on this specimen is accented by fine black spotting and a deep purple head. Weighing 2/3 oz (18 g), the lure is engineered to reach depths between 4 ft (1.2 m) and 8 ft (2.4 m) depending on the retrieval technique, whether casting or trolling. The internal rattle chamber is clearly visible through the plastic body, a design feature that provides the specific sound profile required for the Husky Jerk's neutral buoyancy. Produced in Estonia, the lure carries product code 13074 and is equipped with three original treble hooks. This piece is unused and maintains a condition rating of 5/5, showing no signs of wear on the clear diving lip or the paintwork. Neutral buoyancy allows the lure to remain suspended during pauses in the retrieve, a technical characteristic highly valued when targeting pike, zander, or large perch.