Museum Archive: Vintage Rapala Original Floater F7, 1/8oz G (Gold) fishing lure #8075

A gold (G) finish with a contrasting black back defines the aesthetic of this vintage Rapala Original Floater F7, a Finnish-made balsa lure weighing 1/8 oz (4 g). Stamped with 'FINLAND' and 'Original RAPALA' on the belly and clear diving lip, this specimen is in 5/5 condition with sharp hardware and a clean surface. The 2 3/4" (7 cm) body is paired with a lip designed to reach depths between 3 ft and 5 ft (0.9 m to 1.5 m) during retrieval. Identified as product code 8075, the lure reflects the hand-tuned standards of the brand's traditional production in Finland. Whether utilized for casting or light trolling, the lightweight balsa construction provides the buoyancy necessary for various presentations.