Museum Archive: Rapala Original Floater F13, 1/4oz B (Blue) fishing lure #21192

Spanning 5" (13 cm) in length, this classic Blue (B) minnow embodies the simple but effective design principles established by Lauri Rapala decades ago. This particular specimen, product code 21192, is an Estonian-made F13 Original Floater that remains in its original packaging. Tipping the scales at a light 1/4 oz (7 g), the lure is carved from high-quality balsa wood, which provides the natural buoyancy needed for its rated swimming depth of 4' - 6' (1.2 - 1.8 m). The silver-scaled flanks transition into a clean white belly, accented by a subtle orange chin and a transparent diving lip. The hardware consists of three sharp trebles secured by sturdy split rings, ready for casting or trolling applications. Its pristine state confirms the lure is unused, appearing exactly as it did when it left the factory.