Museum Archive: Vintage Rapala Rattl'n RAP 07, 3/5oz fishing lure #12965

A vibrant blue back transitions into silver-scaled sides and a bright orange belly on this specific Rapala Rattl'n RAP 07. The presence of the 'Ireland' stamp near the belly confirms its origin, representing a distinct era for the brand’s manufacturing history. Weighing 3/5oz (16g) and measuring 2 3/4" (7cm), this sinking lipless crankbait carries the product code 12965. Its condition is a solid 5/5, showing a clean finish and well-preserved painted eyes alongside side graphics featuring pink and gold fin accents. Designed for a variable depth range, it remains a technical choice for casting or trolling when targeting pike, perch, and salmon. The hardware consists of two sharp, silver-finished treble hooks attached by sturdy split rings. This sinking noisemaker is weighted to sink through the water column, allowing the angler to work different depths depending on the retrieval speed.