Museum Archive: Vintage Rapala Original Floater F13, 1/4oz Perch fishing lure #6568

A hand-tuned balsa wood body serves as the foundation for this 5" (13 cm) specimen, reflecting a design legacy that dates back to the 1930s. Weighing in at 1/4 oz (7 g), this Rapala Original Floater F13 in the Perch colorway features dark vertical bands contrasted against a pale, scale-textured flank and a bright orange throat accent. This specific lure, identified by product code 6568, is built for versatile presentations including casting or trolling, typically diving to depths between 3.9 ft (1.2 m) and 5.9 ft (1.8 m). The clear plastic lip is securely set to produce a wounded minnow presentation, a signature movement of Lauri Rapala’s original balsa construction. In terms of preservation, the lure is rated a 4/5, showing a clean finish and well-maintained hardware across its three treble hooks. Its natural buoyancy allows the angler to twitch it on the surface or retrieve it steadily to reach its intended depth.