Museum Archive: Vintage Rapala Original Floater F11, 3/16oz Perch fishing lure #6904

Measuring exactly 4 1/4" (11 cm) in length, this Irish-made balsa minnow is finished in the classic Perch pattern, featuring dark vertical stripes over a pale olive and gold back. This Rapala Original Floater F11, carrying product code 6904, weighs 3/16 oz (6 g) and utilizes the high-buoyancy balsa wood construction pioneered by Lauri Rapala. The lure's clear plastic diving lip is designed to reach depths of 4-6 ft (1.2 - 1.8 m) and carries the traditional manufacturer stamp. Equipped with three sharp black treble hooks and a distinct orange flash on the throat, the hardware remains robust and well-seated. The lure is in 5/5 condition, displaying crisp scale patterns and clear eye graphics without signs of use. This specific specimen represents the craftsmanship from the Ireland production era, known for consistent wood density and quality control.