Museum Archive: Vintage Rapala Original Floater F5, 3/32oz clown fishing lure #20633

Weighing in at a delicate 3/32oz (2.5g), this balsa wood classic represents the foundational design of the Finnish lure-making tradition. The 'Clown' color scheme on this Rapala Original Floater F5, product code 20633, features a bright yellow top transitioning into a textured gold-scale pattern on the sides, finished with a distinct red face and clear eyes. This specific 2" (5cm) specimen remains in 5/5 condition, showing well-maintained hardware and a clear diving lip that is stamped with its Ireland origin. Designed for both casting and trolling, the lure is built to operate within a depth range of 2ft (0.6 m) to 6ft (1.8 m). The balsa construction allows for buoyancy during stop-and-go retrieves. All components, from the wire-through construction to the two sharp treble hooks, reflect the original build pioneered by Lauri Rapala.