Museum Archive: Vintage Rapala Scatter Rap Minnow, 3/16oz Silver fishing lure #5029

Weighing in at 3/16 oz (6 g), this balsa wood minnow showcases the Finnish craftsmanship behind the product code 5029. The Silver finish is characterized by a deep black spine that fades into metallic silver sides and a pale white belly, punctuated by a vivid orange-red throat splash. At a length of 4 1/4" (11 cm), the lure features the specialized Scatter Lip, a curved transparent bill designed to reach depths of 6-9 ft (1.8-2.7 m) during casting or trolling. The hardware consists of three sharp treble hooks secured to the slender balsa body, ensuring consistent balance. A yellow eye with a dark pupil is set forward on the head, providing a classic visual contrast against the silver scale pattern. This specimen remains in well-preserved 4/5 condition, showing only minimal evidence of its history.