Museum Archive: Rapala Original Floater F7, 1/8oz SB fishing lure #19682

Dressed in a striking SB (Silver Blue) pattern, this balsa wood minnow features the classic metallic scale texture and vibrant yellow eye that has defined the brand's aesthetic for generations. This specific Rapala Original Floater F7, cataloged as product code 19682, measures 2 3/4" (7 cm) and weighs a nimble 1/8 oz (4 g). Crafted at the Rapire Teo facility in Galway, Ireland, its construction utilizes the lightweight buoyancy of balsa to target depths of 3 to 5 ft (0.9 m to 1.5 m). The lure is equipped with two sharp treble hooks and a clear, sturdy diving lip designed for both casting and trolling applications. This specimen is unused and remains preserved in its original teal-and-black packaging, complete with the barcode hang-tag. The side of the box highlights its heritage, noting its origin as "The Original Finnish Minnow" made of hand-tuned balsa.