Museum Archive: Vintage Rapala Shad Rap Deep Runner 05 (Finland), 3/16oz Shad fishing lure #23877

Weighing in at 3/16 oz (5 g), this balsa wood classic represents the craftsmanship of Rapala's original Finnish production lines. The Shad color pattern on this specimen features a soft silver-to-white gradient on the sides, topped with a dark grey-blue back and accented by a prominent black spot behind the gill plate. Measuring 2" (5 cm) in length, this Shad Rap Deep Runner 05 carries the product code 23877. Its condition is 5/5, showing well-maintained surfaces and original bronze-toned hardware. The long diving lip is designed to reach depths of 4 - 9 ft (1.2 – 2.7 m), a technical requirement for reaching deeper structures when casting or trolling for perch, trout, or pike. A fine texture along the body mimics the scales of a natural baitfish, complementing the hand-tuned design typical of vintage Finland-made lures.