Museum Archive: Vintage Rapala Original Floater F11, 3/16oz fishing lure #14478

Gold and silver foil finishes reflect light off the balsa wood flanks of this 4 1/4" (11 cm) minnow profile. This Rapala Original Floater F11, cataloged under product code 14478, features the classic hand-tuned design pioneered by Lauri Rapala. Weighing in at 3/16 oz (6 g), the specimen is equipped with three sharp treble hooks spaced along its underside and tail. The clear plastic diving lip is clearly stamped with "RAPALA" and "FINLAND," indicating its heritage, and is designed to reach depths between 3ft (0.9 m) and 5ft (1.5 m). Its visual details are sharp, including the yellow painted eyes and the distinct red accent line at the nose. This lure maintains a high condition rating of 5/5, showing no signs of wear on the foil or the delicate balsa construction. Anglers typically utilize this model for casting or trolling in various water layers.