Museum Archive: Vintage Rapala Original Floater F7, 1/8oz S (Silver) fishing lure #6940

A classic silver foil finish wraps around the balsa wood body of this early Finnish specimen, catching light just as the original designers intended. This Rapala Original Floater F7, carrying product code 6940, weighs in at 1/8oz (4g) and measures 2 3/4" (7cm). The clear diving lip, which bears the stamped "Rapala Finland" branding, is pitched to work the water column between 3ft (0.9 m) and 5ft (1.5 m). Rated at 5/5, the specimen's condition is exceptional, featuring crisp silver scales and a deep black-to-brown gradient along the spine. The painted yellow eyes with their centered black pupils remain sharp and vibrant, complemented by a clean red paint accent at the throat. Handcrafted from buoyant balsa wood, the construction remains faithful to the 1930s design by Lauri Rapala. Both original treble hooks are present and securely attached to the belly and tail hangers via split rings.