Vintage Rapala Original Floater F7 (Finland), 1/8oz G (Gold) fishing lure #20899

Finished in a classic Gold (G) pattern, this balsa wood minnow displays a dark black back over shimmering gold sides with a clean white belly. This specific Rapala Original Floater F7, bearing the Product Code 20899, measures 2 3/4" (7 cm) and weighs 1/8 oz (4 g). Coming from Finland, it features the signature yellow eyes with black pupils and the subtle red accent under the nose, a design hallmark since Lauri Rapala's first creations in the 1930s. The clear plastic lip is designed to reach depths of 3-5 ft (0.9-1.5 m) when casting or trolling. Rated at a condition of 5/5, the lure appears exceptionally well-maintained with the balsa body showing no visible wear and the paint remaining vibrant. The hardware consists of two original bronze-finished treble hooks mounted on sturdy wire hangers. This specimen exemplifies the hand-tuned quality expected from the Finnish factory, where the lightweight balsa construction provides the specific buoyancy needed for its intended depths.