Rapala Original Floater Fishing Lures review and price compare 2025- fishinghub

Color	Gold
Brand	Rapala
Size	5
Material	Blend
Item Weight	0.01 Kilograms

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Balsa Wood Construction.
Natural Minnow Profile.
VMC Black Nickel Hooks.
Available In Classic & Bleeding Patterns.
Hand Tuned & Tank Tested.

The Original Floating Rapala can be fished using a steady retrieve, stop-and-go retrieve or as a twitch bait. No matter how you fish this classic bait, it is guaranteed to bring 'em running. This lure repeatedly has proven itself in a variety of conditions over the years

Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1 x 1 x 1 inches; 1 Pounds
Item model number ‏ : ‎ ASIN B001NXCBIM
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ April 11, 2003
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Rapala
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B001NXCB4Q

Q:

Do these have the lead weight in them? Aka rattlers.

Answer: No it is very light. They're designed to mimic lifelike movement without the extra weight but if you need to you can add a leader

Answer: No. Just balsa wood.

Q:

How long is this lure ?

Answer: approximately 1.5 inches. Great universal lure. I would go to an f11 for night time walleyes, but this lure for a bottom bouncing rig.

Answer: It is 2 inches in length.

Q:

What is the next larger size in inches of length?

Answer: Not sure which Rapala he refers to. Floating Rapalas range in length from 1.5" to 7". I prefer the 3.5" and the 4.375" ones in Black and Silver or Black & Gold.

Q:

What's the largest rapala lure?

Q:

what is the weight for this lure?

Answer: Not sure of the actual weight of this lure but it is made from balsa wood so it is pretty light. The number 5 is 2 inches long so you will need spinning tackle and light line to get any distance throwing it. It has a high buoyance so it's great for working it on the surface.

Answer: Weight 1/16 oz

Answer: Maybe 3/8-1/2 oz

Answer: 4 grams/ 1/8 oz

Answer: 1/16 ounce

Q:

Are these made in the USA?

Answer: The original Rapala was made in Finland in 1936 by a Finnish fisherman. Today lures for the American market are made in Minnesota.

Answer: Oh heck no. They were formerly hand made in Finland. They WERE top quality, then they farmed them out to Estonia. Now, it's a dice roll as to IF you will get what they claim to be. While they have updated their hooks quality, split rings are no longer included on the lure. Vastly overpriced for what you get, they are still effective and very fragile. While YMMV, I still use therm, but much less than a few years ago. Good luck and tight lines.

Answer: The main manufacturing facilities are located in Finland, France, Estonia and China

Answer: Finland

Answer: I really don't know but they really catch fish.

Q:

Why so expensive 8 bucks at walmart?

Answer: As wages go up so do the cost of items. They catch fish which is the bottom line.

Q:

Why does the description say "Silver" and the pic shows a Perch in a box? I'm looking for the original silver floater minnow 05

Answer: Sometimes the images get misplaced. You should be getting a perch one.

Answer: It's an error. You'll get Perch.

Answer: i dont know because it is the perch

Q:

Why is there different prices for different colors?

Answer: The popular colours cpmmand more?

Q:

is this for salt water or fresh water ?

Answer: I fish them with great success in fresh water, they swim shallow, I suppose they would work in shallow salt water

Answer: Fresh

E. Jensen : ???????? ????

This has been a great little lure for me! I’ve had some decent size small mouth bass and also a good crappie and a couple ferocious baby small mouths hit it too! (See pix!) I’m going to get a slightly larger one as well. It’s a little guy and hard to cast very far especially into the wind.

The Wizard : Classic Lure

What's to say? One of the true handful of legendary lures around. I caught a largemouth bass with it on the first cast......

Karen Thomas : Happy Fisherman

It was a gift for my bass fisherhusband. This is his favorite lure to use and this is the only brand he uses.

Lauri : garbage

it is too light. so you can't cast it

LWWInMN : I always have 2 in my tackle box...

I've used the gold, floating Rapala for 40+ years. It has been my "go to" bait since I was a child and I use it with confidence almost every trip I take. The larger models have caught largemouth and smallmouth bass, northern pike and smaller versions have tricked good sized panfish including bluegills, perch and crappies. Just vary your retrieve and you'll be as successful as I've been over the years.

Jeremy Brenner : Great lure

Great lure

Mac H : Works Every Time!

Always Catch Largemouth Bass!

trowland : Five Stars

Rapala is the best of the best.

Amazon Customer : Greatest Lure Ever Made

I have been using these origional floating Rapalas for many years. Twitching it on top or swimming it produces strikes like no other. I have had hundreds of different lures in my tackle box over the years but nothing produces like a Rapala. I have them in many sizes and have caught many bass,trout,pickerel,perch,bluegill,and even a few catfish on them. I know this sounds like a commercial for Rapala but the fact is this is the best hard bait ever designed.

Larry Brasier : Five Stars

fish catchingest lure in my box

HECTOR MAURICIO ORTIZ VELASQUEZ : Five Stars

Very effective lure.

Eric L Golden : Can't beat Rapala

Great lure at a good price. The original floating minnow is excellent for many species of fresh water game fish

A. Carlson : Great lure

Easy to cast and retrieve. Runs near the surface so ideal over weedy areas. It catches fish of all sizes.

Mike P. : It’s a good’un

Seems to be best color that fish consistently strike

preston ward : Bass lure

Awesome lure. Rapala has been a go to lure for me for years.

Eric rhode : Na

Walleye

Amazon Customer : Great for slow cold weather fishing

Excellent bait for use in cold weather. Fish it slow for big fish; bass and crappie.

John Lomeo : Love this lure

Love this lure! I use it at the little pond in my back yard. The small bass, and panfish (bluegill, sunfish) hammer this thing! They love to go after it!

Tsotne pavliashvili : 5 star

I love sppinin. Rapala is one of my favorite lures. But 05 is really shok. I cach everything on it. Best lure nice look. Nice swimming action.

Salvador medina : ... that was my first two alligator gars I highly recommend this lure but I have to buy a new ...

Believe it or not this lure works I cuaght two alligator gar I was surprised because that was my first two alligator gars I highly recommend this lure but I have to buy a new one because the gar but Ima get more of these and try them in saltwater

Donald Biggs : Five Stars

One of the best lures you can buy!

Trust me, I'm honest! : Four Stars

Very happy with purchase!

Larry Brasier : Five Stars

fish catchingest lure in my box

Carol R McCabe : Traded UP Bigtime

Here's a true fish story for you: I bought one little Size 2 silver Rapala lure for my husband. It has netted us his limit in sea-run trout every day he's gone spincasting since receiving it. That's a lot of protein gained in trade for an under-$8 piece of painted wood! Exactly what I hoped for. And, actually, he hasn't lost the little floater yet, so the trade-UP deal is ongoing from my small investment. The sea or a Big One will get away with the lure, it's inevitable. But so far I estimate we've saved almost $100 (at current supermarket price) for couldn't-be-fresher fish. That's without figuring in the value of priceless fun mornings wading in the saltwater here in Alaska. Rapala lures are high end, definitely not inexpensive, but they win hands down in productivity. He's tried them all, and has sworn by Rapala his entire adult life. We were both bummed when local gear stores stopped carrying the brand, saying "too expensive, they don't sell well." It's good to know that the el cheapo lures he's been fishing with were the reason for poor catch seasons, not a decline in his fishing skills with age. Now he swears by Amazon as well, for offering these little charmers. So this is my Thankyou, Amazon (and Rapala), for the best deal per pound on fresh fish in years, and the best recipe for happy husband. We'll be back for more as long as they make 'em and you ship 'em.

Amazon Customer : Greatest Lure Ever Made

I have been using these origional floating Rapalas for many years. Twitching it on top or swimming it produces strikes like no other. I have had hundreds of different lures in my tackle box over the years but nothing produces like a Rapala. I have them in many sizes and have caught many bass,trout,pickerel,perch,bluegill,and even a few catfish on them. I know this sounds like a commercial for Rapala but the fact is this is the best hard bait ever designed.

Allan Law : Great transaction

Item was as advertised.

Jacques : Conformité

Correspond à mes attentes

Salvador medina : ... that was my first two alligator gars I highly recommend this lure but I have to buy a new ...

Believe it or not this lure works I cuaght two alligator gar I was surprised because that was my first two alligator gars I highly recommend this lure but I have to buy a new one because the gar but Ima get more of these and try them in saltwater

KATHLEEN : bam!!

trout lake lake fishing

matrix-kh : ラパラ定番のフローティング

このルアーをトップとして、水面を弱った魚が泳ぐようにして使います。
結構でかいのが、水しぶきとともに飛び出すところは、迫力満点です。

Lindsee B : Five Stars

Trout lure work well at Lake Cachuma, CA

DAVID : Five Stars

works as advertised.

Larry E. Siders : Rapala Original Floater

A real fish catcher although for bass the # 7 or #9 might be more appropriate. Excellent finish and attention to detail.

Laurel Gardiner : Great purchase!

Excellent, fast shipping!

Carol R McCabe : Traded UP Bigtime

Here's a true fish story for you: I bought one little Size 2 silver Rapala lure for my husband. It has netted us his limit in sea-run trout every day he's gone spincasting since receiving it. That's a lot of protein gained in trade for an under-$8 piece of painted wood! Exactly what I hoped for. And, actually, he hasn't lost the little floater yet, so the trade-UP deal is ongoing from my small investment. The sea or a Big One will get away with the lure, it's inevitable. But so far I estimate we've saved almost $100 (at current supermarket price) for couldn't-be-fresher fish. That's without figuring in the value of priceless fun mornings wading in the saltwater here in Alaska. Rapala lures are high end, definitely not inexpensive, but they win hands down in productivity. He's tried them all, and has sworn by Rapala his entire adult life. We were both bummed when local gear stores stopped carrying the brand, saying "too expensive, they don't sell well." It's good to know that the el cheapo lures he's been fishing with were the reason for poor catch seasons, not a decline in his fishing skills with age. Now he swears by Amazon as well, for offering these little charmers. So this is my Thankyou, Amazon (and Rapala), for the best deal per pound on fresh fish in years, and the best recipe for happy husband. We'll be back for more as long as they make 'em and you ship 'em.

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