Museum Archive: Vintage Rapala Original Floater F7, 1/8oz Fire Tiger fishing lure #10414

Weighing in at a precise 1/8 oz (4g), this balsa wood minnow represents the refined Irish production era for the Rapala brand. The 2 3/4" (7cm) body of this Original Floater F7, cataloged under Product Code 10414, is finished in a classic pattern featuring a dark olive back, vertical bars over golden-yellow sides, and a bright orange underbelly. It is equipped with original, sharp treble hooks and factory split rings, all maintaining a 5/5 condition rating. Engineered for versatile applications like casting or trolling, the lure is designed to operate within a diving depth range of 3 ft (0.9 m) to 5 ft (1.5 m). The clear plastic lip is stamped with the manufacturer's mark, ensuring the heritage of the Lauri Rapala design remains intact. This specimen's balsa construction provides the specific buoyancy required to emulate the behavior of a wounded baitfish.