Museum Archive: Vintage Rapala Original Floater F11, 3/16oz Fire tiger fishing lure #19056

Vibrant green and yellow gradients define the Fire Tiger finish on this balsa wood Rapala Original Floater F11, featuring distinct vertical bars along its 4.33" (11 cm) profile. Bearing Product Code 19056, this 3/16oz (6 g) lure reflects the high-quality craftsmanship of its Irish manufacturing origin. It is designed to track through the water at depths of 3ft (0.9 m) to 5ft (1.5 m), making it an effective choice for both casting and trolling. The hardware is in top shape, featuring three original treble hooks and a securely set clear diving lip. Rated at a condition of 5/5, the specimen shows a very clean surface and well-preserved paintwork. Since the original designs by Lauri Rapala in the 1930s, the use of lightweight balsa has remained essential for creating a buoyancy that mimics small baitfish during a steady or stop-and-go retrieve. This buoyancy is carefully balanced by the placement of the three hook hangers and the internal weighting.