Museum Archive: Rapala Original Floater F11, 3/16oz RT (Rainbow Trout) fishing lure #13664

Hand-painted with the classic Rainbow Trout (RT) pattern, this balsa wood minnow represents a cornerstone of Irish-made Rapala production. This specific Rapala Original Floater F11, identified by product code 13664 and box code 11 RT, weighs 3/16 oz (6 g) and measures 4 3/8" (11 cm). The specimen is preserved in its original vintage packaging and remains unused, showcasing the crisp detailing of the pink lateral stripe and dark spotting against the silver-scaled sides. Designed for both casting and trolling, the lure is balanced to reach depths between 3 ft (0.9 m) and 5 ft (1.5 m). The construction features a buoyant balsa body and a clear plastic lip, maintaining the signature profile established by Lauri Rapala. For hardware, it carries sharp belly and tail-mounted treble hooks secured by high-quality split rings. The inclusion of the original box with multilingual text identifies its origin from the Ireland factory era, a specific detail valued for its historical context within the brand's manufacturing timeline.