Museum Archive: Vintage Rapala Original Floater F05, 3/32oz fishing lure #6812

A vibrant rainbow trout pattern with distinct black spotting and a soft pink lateral line distinguishes this Irish-made minnow from more common finishes. Weighing exactly 3/32 oz (2.7 g) and measuring 2" (5 cm) in length, this Original Floater F05 carries the product code 6812. The clear plastic lip is designed to reach depths of 2 - 6 ft (0.6 - 1.8 m) during a steady retrieve or while trolling. Its condition is remarkably well-preserved, rating a solid 5/5 for any collection. The hand-painted details, including the dark eye with a yellow iris and the subtle gill plate markings, reflect the high-quality standards maintained at the Ireland facility. It features a buoyant balsa wood construction, dual dark-finished treble hooks, and the classic foil-wrapped body that catches light through the water column.