Museum Archive: Rapala Risto Rap 5, 1/3oz S fishing lure #19235

The Silver Plated finish on this 1/3oz (10g) balsa lure provides a brilliant flash that remains a hallmark of Rapala’s Irish production period. Sized at 2" (5cm), this Risto Rap 5 (Product Code 19235) is characterized by a thick body profile and an oversized, steep-angled lip that allows it to reach a working depth of 8.2 - 9.8 ft (2.5 - 3 m) very rapidly. This specimen is unused, appearing in condition 6, which preserves the delicate silver-to-black gradient and the subtle pink highlights near the head. The original pink-bordered box identifies it as a 'Grand Plongeur,' a testament to its specialized deep-running design for casting or trolling around underwater structure. The hardware is clean, featuring the classic wire-wrapped line tie typical of these vintage deep divers. Collectors will note the 'Made in Ireland' heritage, which is increasingly sought after for the consistency of the balsa density and the quality of the plating.