Museum Archive: Rapala Shad Rap Deep Runner 07 , 1/4oz SD fishing lure #17659

Balsa wood construction remains the hallmark of this Finnish-made specimen, ensuring the buoyancy needed for its 5ft to 11ft (1.5 - 3.3 m) diving range. Wearing the classic SD (Shad) color pattern, the lure features a silvery scale finish transitioning to a dark back, complete with the iconic dark shoulder spot behind the gill plate. This specific SR-07 model, identified by product code 17659, measures 2 3/4" (7 cm) and weighs 1/4 oz (8 g). The lure is unused, arriving in its original vintage black and silver box which labels it as "The Original Finnish Minnow." Designed for both casting and trolling techniques, this model is built to target a wide variety of species including zander, pike, perch, and trout. The packaging includes the characteristic "Made of Balsa" stamp and details the hand-tuned heritage of the manufacturer. All hardware, including the belly and tail trebles, appears original to the piece.