Museum Archive: Vintage Rapala Shad Rap Deep Runner 07, 1/4oz FT (Fire Tiger) fishing lure #23859

Weighing 1/4 oz (8 g), this balsa wood deep-runner is equipped with an elongated lip designed to target depths between 5 and 11 feet (1.5 - 3.3 m). This Rapala Shad Rap Deep Runner 07, labeled with product code 23859, displays the classic Perch pattern with dark vertical bars over an olive-green back and a yellow-to-orange belly. At 2 3/4" (7 cm), the lure represents a specimen from the Irish production period, a detail often sought by collectors of European-made tackle. The original silver-toned treble hooks are mounted on the belly and tail, remaining sharp and free of wear. With a condition rating of 5/5, the finish is exceptionally clean, showcasing the quality of the balsa construction intended for casting or trolling for species like pike, perch, and zander.