Museum Archive: Vintage Rapala Shad Rap Deep Runner 05 (Finland), 3/16oz Silver fishing lure #23875

Sized at 5cm (2") and weighing 5g (3/16oz), this balsa wood classic represents the legendary craftsmanship from Finland. The Silver finish on this specimen features a traditional dark back transitioning to a light underside, accented by a red throat splash and yellow eyes. Built for reaching deeper structures, the oversized lip allows for a working depth of 1.2m to 2.7m (4ft to 9ft). This specific Rapala Shad Rap Deep Runner 05, identified by product code 23875, is a staple for casting or trolling when targeting species like perch, zander, and pike. The exterior is in 5/5 condition, showing the clean and well-preserved surfaces collectors expect from Finnish-made lures. Its balsa body construction provides significant buoyancy when paused during a retrieve.