Museum Archive: Vintage Rapala Original Floater F7, 1/8oz GALB fishing lure #6853

Gold-toned sides and a dark scale-patterned back define the GALB color profile of this particular Ireland-made specimen. This 2 3/4" (7cm) balsa wood body is the foundation of the Rapala legacy, a material choice Lauri Rapala pioneered in the 1930s for its natural buoyancy. Weighing in at 1/8oz (4g), the lure is balanced to reach depths between 3ft and 5ft (0.9m to 1.5m) when retrieved, though it remains floating on the pause. This specific piece, categorized under product code 6853, shows the refined craftsmanship typical of the Ireland manufacturing period. Regarding its state, the lure earns a 4/5 rating, exhibiting two small indentations from fish strikes that serve as honest evidence of its history. It is equipped with the original clear plastic diving lip and two black treble hooks, suitable for traditional casting or light trolling techniques.