Museum Archive: Rapala Original Floater F7, 1/8oz G (Gold) fishing lure #21628

Weighing in at exactly 1/8oz (4g), this specimen features the classic Gold (G) color pattern that collectors have prized for decades. This specific Rapala Original Floater F7, identified by product code 21628, shows the distinctive craftsmanship of its Irish production era. The 2 3/4" (7cm) balsa wood body is finished with a deep black back and bright yellow-ringed eyes, a visual configuration designed for visibility across a working depth of 3ft (0.9 m) to 5ft (1.5 m). Since its inception by Lauri Rapala in the 1930s, the use of lightweight balsa has remained a brand hallmark, ensuring the lure sits high on the surface when at rest. This particular item is in unused condition, preserved in its original box with the cardboard hangtag still attached. The hardware remains bright, featuring two belly trebles and a nose-mounted diving lip that facilitates both casting and trolling applications.