Museum Archive: Vintage Rapala Skitter Pop, 1 1/3oz fishing lure #14931

Measuring 4 3/4" (12 cm) in length, this Irish-made specimen is a substantial example of the balsa wood craftsmanship Rapala is known for. Carrying the product code 14931, the lure is finished in a realistic baitfish pattern featuring a deep blue back, silver-scaled sides with a distinct row of black dots, and a pale yellow belly. At 1 1/3 oz (40 g), this heavy-duty surface lure is designed for significant casting distance when targeting pike or perch around heavy vegetation. The business end of the lure features a transparent, deep-cupped lip designed to create surface trails as it moves across the water. It is equipped with two sturdy treble hooks and shows no signs of use, maintaining a pristine 5/5 condition. Subtle pink highlights near the gill plates and large, focused eyes provide the final visual triggers on this hand-tuned balsa body. The construction remains robust, reflecting its origin from the Rapala factory in Ireland.