Museum Archive: Vintage Rapala Shallow Shad Rap, 3/16oz fishing lure #7439

Gold sides transition into a deep blue back with a distinct scale pattern on this 3/16oz (5g) Finnish-made specimen. Cataloged as product code 7439, the lure is fitted with a specialized shallow-diving lip intended to reach depths between 3ft (0.9 m) and 6ft (1.8 m). The 2 1/4" (6cm) body is constructed from balsa wood, a hallmark of the manufacturer's commitment to traditional materials. In a well-preserved 5/5 condition, the reflective finish and clear hardware maintain their original clarity without signs of use. Two dark-finished treble hooks are attached via sturdy split rings, typical of the reliable hardware found on these Finland-produced models. The design features a yellow eye with a black pupil, adding a focal point to the blue-to-gold gradient. This specific lip configuration is intended for casting or trolling over submerged vegetation or in cooler water temperatures. Every detail, from the stamp on the clear diving bill to the scale texture on the blue spine, reflects the quality of its manufacturing origin.