Museum Archive: Vintage Rapala Shad Rap Deep Runner 07, 1/4oz FT (Fire Tiger) fishing lure #20427

Fire Tiger (FT) patterns have long been a favorite for stained water, and this specimen displays the classic chartreuse, green, and orange transition with crisp black vertical markings. Measuring 2 3/4" (7cm) and weighing 1/4oz (8g), this balsa wood lure is a prime example of the Irish-made Rapala Shad Rap Deep Runner 07, carrying product code 20427. The clear diving lip, which bears the "Made in Ireland" stamp, is designed to reach depths between 5ft (1.5m) and 11ft (3.3m) during casting or trolling sessions targeting pike, perch, or zander. Examining the body reveals a clean finish, and the original treble hooks remain sharp and intact, earning a condition rating of 5/5. This specific Deep Runner variant features a profile intended to mimic small forage fish while maintaining the structural integrity that balsa construction provides. The yellow eyes with black pupils are positioned forward on the head, just above the metal line tie integrated into the clear plastic lip.