Museum Archive: Vintage Rapala Shad Rap RS, 1/3oz fishing lure #11133

Stamped clearly on the transparent diving lip is the Irish origin of this 2" (5 cm) suspending lure. The silver-scaled flanks transition into a deep black back, accented by a distinct dark shoulder spot and detailed reddish-orange gill patterns with white highlights. Weighing in at 1/3 oz (8.8 g), the Rapala Shad Rap RS, designated by product code 11133, is a noise-producing model engineered for both casting and trolling applications. It is designed to reach depths between 4.9ft (1.5 m) and 14.7ft (4.5 m), making it effective for targeting species like perch, pike, and chub. This specimen is in 5/5 condition, featuring original silver-finished treble hooks and a crisp paint job. The Irish manufacturing period represented here is particularly noted by collectors of the brand's mid-range shad profiles.