Museum Archive: Vintage Rapala Skitter Pop, 1/2oz SGFR fishing lure #7808

Resting at a weight of 1/2oz (14g), this surface popper showcases the classic Irish craftsmanship often found in vintage Rapala production runs. The SGFR (Sunrise Green Fluorescent Red) color pattern is particularly striking, featuring a vibrant red face that transitions into a bright yellow body with dark scale-like patterning along the back. Measuring 3 1/2" (9cm) in length, the lure is built with a balsa wood core, a hallmark of the Skitter Pop series that ensures specific buoyancy for surface presentations. The cupped plastic lip is designed to create a distinct spitting sound and surface disturbance when worked over submerged vegetation or through lily pads. Looking at the hardware, the rear treble hook is dressed with red and white feathers, providing a subtle visual trigger during pauses in the retrieve. This specific specimen, identified by product code 7808, remains in 5/5 condition, showing clean surfaces and original hooks. The belly is stamped with the Rapala logo and the Ireland country of origin, a detail sought after by collectors of European-made balsa lures. Intended for casting near cover, the design is specifically tuned for targeting aggressive pike and perch.