Museum Archive: Vintage Rapala Original Floater F6, 3/32oz SB (Silver Blue) fishing lure #15773

Silver Blue (SB) scaling across the back of this balsa wood minnow defines its classic Finnish aesthetic. This Rapala Original Floater F6, carrying product code 15773, is a lightweight contender at 3/32 oz (3 g) and measures 2 1/4" (6 cm) in length. You'll notice the distinct yellow eyes with black pupils and the small red accent painted under the nose, which are characteristic markers of these hand-assembled models. The amber-toned diving lip is angled to work the water column between 2 ft and 6 ft (0.6 - 1.8 m) during a retrieve. Its hardware consists of two sharp treble hooks attached via clean split rings, all reflecting the high-quality 5/5 condition of the piece. The balsa body provides an inherent buoyancy that allows the lure to sit right on the surface before a retrieve pulls it down to its operating depth. Every aspect of this specimen, from the delicate scale pattern to the wood density, reflects the traditional manufacturing standards that established the brand's reputation among anglers worldwide.