Museum Archive: Vintage Rapala Original Floater F5, 3/32oz S (Silver) fishing lure #10119

A bright red throat patch marks the chin of this Rapala Original Floater F5, providing a sharp contrast against its clear diving lip. Measuring 2" (5 cm) and weighing 3/32 oz (2.3 g), the lure is finished in the classic Silver (S) pattern, which features textured foil scales on the sides and a solid black back. This balsa wood specimen, identified by product code 10119, is designed to reach depths between 2 ft (0.6 m) and 6 ft (1.8 m). The hardware consists of two bronze treble hooks and large yellow eyes with black pupils that are characteristic of this vintage era. This Ireland-produced model is in 5/5 condition, showing a clean, lustrous finish and well-preserved components. The buoyant balsa body is crafted for technical precision when casting or trolling in varied water conditions.