Museum Archive: Vintage Rapala Original Floater F6, 3/32oz Chartreuse fishing lure #12280

Weighing in at a delicate 3/32 oz (3g), this balsa wood classic is a prime example of the 2 1/4" (6cm) F6 model, cataloged under product code 12280. The Chartreuse color scheme is exceptionally clean on this 5/5 condition specimen, transitioning from a bright yellow spine to pearlescent, silver-scaled flanks. A vibrant orange-red accent is positioned just beneath the chin, providing a focal point near the clear, reinforced lip. This lip configuration allows the lure to operate at depths ranging from 2 ft (0.6 m) to 6 ft (1.8 m) depending on the retrieval speed and technique. Hand-assembled in Finland, the buoyant balsa body is equipped with two sharp bronze treble hooks designed for both casting and trolling applications. This specific lure maintains the silhouette pioneered by Lauri Rapala, featuring a profile designed to mimic baitfish when twitched on the surface or cranked through the water column. The clear diving lip is securely set, maintaining the structural integrity required for various freshwater environments.