Vintage Rapala Original Floater F9 (Finland) 1960s, 1/8oz S (Silver) fishing lure #23340

Stamping "FINLAND" across the pale belly identifies this 3 1/2" (9cm) balsa lure as a genuine early production piece from the 1960s. Wearing the classic silver (S) color pattern, the specimen weighs 1/8oz (4g) and features a subtle scale texture under a dark gradient back. The diving lip is stamped with the "Original RAPALA" text, a hallmark of vintage craftsmanship from the Lauri Rapala era. Its lightweight balsa body is rigged with two original treble hooks and finished with recognizable yellow and black eyes. Cataloged under product code 23340, the lure sits at a condition rating of 4/5, exhibiting a clean finish that has been well-preserved over the decades. Hand-tuned in the Finnish tradition, this F9 model represents the foundational period of the brand's international history.