Museum Archive: Rapala Rattl'n RAP 07 Valvoline, 3/5oz fishing lure #19003

Dressed in a distinctive promotional Valvoline livery, this lipless sinking crankbait represents a unique intersection of racing sponsorship and tackle history. Measuring 2 3/4" (7 cm) and weighing in at 3/5 oz (16 g), the specimen features a bold blue, white, and red color scheme dominated by the number "6" and the Valvoline logo. Produced in Ireland, this model carries the hallmark of Rapala's craftsmanship, including the signature "Rattlin' Rapala" branding on the side of the orange-backed box. The lure is unused and remains in its original packaging, preserving the finish and the yellowed eye detail. As a sinking lure with a variable depth, the construction is intended for both casting and trolling techniques, designed to target species ranging from perch and pike to salmon and trout. The back of the packaging highlights the 'Hand Tuned, Tank Tested' standards established by Lauri Rapala, and the specific product code for this promotional Irish-made variant is 19003.