Museum Archive: Vintage Rapala Shad Rap Deep Runner 04, 3/16oz fishing lure #8915

Crafted in Finland, this balsa wood lure weighs a precise 3/16 oz (5 g). The 1 1/2" (4 cm) body is finished in a detailed silver scale pattern, complemented by a subtle blue-grey back and distinct red gill accents. Identified by product code 8915, this Shad Rap Deep Runner 04 features the classic long-lipped design intended for reaching depths between 3 ft (0.9 m) and 6.5 ft (2 m). This specific specimen remains in excellent condition, rated 5/5, showing the clean craftsmanship Rapala is known for. The bronze-finished treble hooks are secured with sturdy split rings, ready for casting or trolling setups targeting perch, trout, or zander. The clear diving lip is firmly set into the balsa head, a construction method that revolutionized the industry by offering a natural buoyancy that plastic alternatives often struggle to replicate. A yellow eye with a dark pupil provides a sharp focal point on the silver-sided profile.