Museum Archive: Vintage Storm Lightning Shad (Pre Rapala), 1/2oz fishing lure #21988

Weighing 1/2 oz (14 g), this vintage specimen represents the authentic USA production era before Storm was acquired by Rapala. The 2 1/4" (6 cm) profile features a vibrant green and chartreuse scale pattern, accented by a bold yellow eye and a distinct dark spot near the gill. Designed as a floating, rattling deep-diver, it is built to navigate depths from 6.5 ft to 11.8 ft (2 m - 3.6 m) whether utilized for casting or trolling. The clear, elongated diving lip is stamped with the model name, a detail often sought by those cataloging Storm rarities. Identified by Product Code 21988, the lure remains in 5/5 condition, showing a well-preserved finish and bright, original hardware. Internal rattles provide a sonic element to its presentation in the water column.