Museum Archive: Rapala Jointed J-5, 1/8oz Trout fishing lure #7688

Dressed in a classic Trout pattern, this original Finnish-made specimen represents the craftsmanship Rapala is known for worldwide. Measuring exactly 2" (5 cm) and weighing 1/8 oz (4 g), the J-5 is a compact jointed lure designed to target trout, salmon, and perch. This specific lure, carrying the product code 7688, remains unused and in its original vintage box, which corresponds to a condition rating of 5/5. The two-part body construction is engineered for a swimming motion that reaches depths between 3 ft (0.9 m) and 5 ft (1.5 m) depending on retrieval speed or trolling pace. Its hardware includes two sharp treble hooks and a sturdy front eyelet. As a floating model, it excels in both casting and trolling applications across various freshwater environments. The paint finish on this particular trout colorway is remarkably clean, with the fine spotting and side-line details typical of Rapala's production runs in Finland.