Museum Archive: Vintage Rapala Original Floater, 1/4oz Red / Golden / Green fishing lure #4453

Crafted with the iconic Irish-stamped clear lip, this Rapala specimen showcases a significant chapter in the brand's global manufacturing history. Weighing in at 1/4oz (7g), the balsa wood body provides the signature buoyancy that has defined the Original Floater series since its inception. This 5" (13cm) lure features a striking finish consisting of a deep green scale pattern along the back, blending into golden flanks with distinctive red accents near the head. Designed for a swimming depth of 4-6ft (1.2-1.8m), it utilizes three bronze-finished treble hooks spaced along the belly and tail to ensure reliable hookups during casting or trolling. Assigned product code 4453, the specimen is in 5/5 condition, with the paint and clear coat remaining remarkably preserved. The stamp on the diving lip serves as a clear indicator of its Irish origin, a detail highly regarded by collectors of European-made vintage tackle.