Museum Archive: Vintage Rapala Original Floater F7, 1/8oz G fishing lure #19109

Stamped clearly on the diving lip, the Ireland marking identifies this Rapala Original Floater F7 as a sought-after European-made specimen. Hand-crafted from lightweight balsa wood, the 2 3/4" (7 cm) body remains the foundation of a design first envisioned by Lauri Rapala in the 1930s. The classic Gold (G) finish features a dark back transitioning into a textured gold scale pattern and a pale belly. Weighing in at 1/8 oz (4 g), this floating minnow is designed to reach depths of 3ft to 5ft (0.9 - 1.5 m) when cast or trolled. Its original hardware includes two dark-finish treble hooks, and the overall state of the lure earns a 5/5 condition rating. A distinct orange highlight is visible just behind the clear lip, contrasting with the yellow-and-black painted eyes.