Museum Archive: Rapala Jointed J-7, 1/8oz B (Blue) fishing lure #10318

Scales of silver foil cover the sides of this 2 3/4" (7 cm), 1/8 oz (4 g) balsa wood lure. The color pattern, marked as B, consists of a blue back and a light-colored belly, referred to as 'Sininen Blue Bleu' on the original packaging. As an articulated 'Jatko' model, the body is split into two sections and is rated for a diving depth of 3.9-5.9 ft (1.2-1.8 m). This specific specimen, bearing the product code J-7 B (Item 10318), is unused and remains in its original red-and-white box with the included paper documentation. It comes equipped with two treble hooks and is designed for casting or trolling techniques when targeting trout, pike, and perch.