Museum Archive: Vintage Rapala Original Floater F7, 1/8oz fishing lure #7247

Lumined with a striking glow-in-the-dark finish, this 1/8 oz (4 g) balsa wood minnow offers a distinct high-visibility profile for night or deep-water scenarios. The Rapala Original Floater F7, cataloged under Product Code 7247, maintains the classic 2 3/4" (7 cm) profile that has become a staple in tackle boxes globally. This specimen carries the 'Ireland' stamp on its clear diving lip, indicating its manufacturing origin and its intended depth range of 3-5 ft (0.9-1.5 m). Its color palette consists of a bright chartreuse back over a pearlescent white body, accented by a small red splash under the nose. The lure is in excellent 5/5 condition, retaining its original dark-finished treble hooks and split rings. Built from buoyant balsa, the construction is suited for both casting and trolling applications where a steady swimming motion is required. The second image highlights the luminescent properties, showing how the finish holds a charge to stay visible in total darkness.