Museum Archive: Rapala Original Floating F13 (Finland), 1/4oz S (Silver) fishing lure #21630

Silver foil scales shimmering across a 5" (13 cm) balsa body mark this Rapala Original Floating F13 as a quintessential piece of angling history. Weighing in at 1/4 oz (7 g), this particular model, identified by product code 21630, represents the foundational design Lauri Rapala perfected in the 1930s. The traditional Silver (S) color pattern features a dark back transitioning into iconic foil sides and a white belly. Equipped with three sharp treble hooks, this lure is designed for a working depth of 4-6 ft (1.2 - 1.8 m), making it highly versatile for both casting and trolling applications. This specimen is unused, appearing in its original state within its vintage box, which carries the "Handmade and Individually Tested" guarantee. You can still see the fine craftsmanship in the hand-tuned diving lip and the precise mounting of the hardware. The packaging itself, a nostalgic blue-green box, provides instructions for fine-tuning the line eye to ensure a straight swimming path. It is a remarkable example of Finnish craftsmanship, showcasing the durability and buoyancy that only high-quality balsa wood can offer.