Rapala Original Floater Fishing Lures review and price compare 2024- fishinghub

Color	Rainbow Trout
Brand	Rapala
Size	5
Material	Blend
Item Dimensions LxWxH	4 x 2 x 1 inches

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Balsa Wood Construction. Size 1.5 inch
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

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This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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

Alessandro Serafini : esca galleggiante

Si legge Rapala e si traduce in "acchiappo" Rapala non tradisce: una garanzia

Kim : can't go wrong with Rapala

great lure

Roger Morrison : Four Stars

Meets expectations

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.

Kim : can't go wrong with Rapala

great lure

Allan Law : Great transaction

Item was as advertised.

dc-in-md : Great looking lure.

good size for freshwater.
Looks great.
Sharp quality hooks.
Fish live it.

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

Ron D. : Five Stars

Great

Darlene D Winchell : Works great

Great lures,,,I catch a lot of bass and other fish on it...!!

ヒロ : エストニアの工場のおばちゃんアリガトウ

雑なクリアー塗り、安っぽい目玉の塗り、アイリングにこびり付いたクリアー、軽くて飛距離は出ない…
でも釣れる。　ラウリ・ラパラさん、ありがとう。
素敵なウォブリング＋ちょいローリングのアクション、デブ体躯の割に渓流でもしっかりした水噛み。
昔から持て囃されるのはCDばかりだけど、フローティングシリーズは名品ですから。
フローティングミノーはラパラとザウルスのブラウニーだけ有れば事足りる。
ラパラはトゥッチングには向きませんが。
今となっては釣具店での品数も僅かで、有ったと思えばCDばかり(カウントダウンは良いルアーだけど)
Amazonで入手できて嬉しい。

追記
キタ、キター！…おっ？目玉が塗りでなくデカール(？)になってる！　リップがプレスされた様な窪みじゃなく微妙なR施されてる！
…秘かに進化してんのね。
バリも無いし、塗装も綺麗になってます。
雑な造りだとしてもラパラ大好きですが(笑)

Jeff : It was worth it to me to to pay twice as much for this rapela.

This is my favorite all time trout lure. Ive caught so many trout on the rainbow trout F5 that i decided to pay the seller the rediculus amount of money they were asking for the lure.

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!

Donald Biggs : Five Stars

One of the best lures you can buy!

Donald Biggs : Five Stars

One of the best lures you can buy!

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.

Lindsee B : Five Stars

Trout lure work well at Lake Cachuma, CA

KATHLEEN : bam!!

trout lake lake fishing

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.

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。

trowland : Five Stars

Rapala is the best of the best.

preston ward : Bass lure

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

Sbosch : Even a newbie can catch largemouth consistantly with this!

I have always fished to some extent but I have recently started taking it a bit more seriously. I read an article saying that this is a must-have so I purchased a bleeding shad floater. The next morning I was catching largemouth bass in the shallows next to the dock with this lure. It was so much fun watching them blast out of the water over and over. I have never experienced anything like it. Next morning tried it again in the same spot and nothing. Moved about 60 ft down by some lilly pads and I was back in business. FYI I was on a 25 acre Kansas lake using a light rod with a spinning reel.

Trust me, I'm honest! : Four Stars

Very happy with purchase!

C. Jones : Hungry Fish Love The Lure

Used this product for fishing in a North Carolina Lake. It is a beautiful lure, easy to use. Biggest problem we had was discovering the fish were fed frequently and extremely picky about their food! My brother has used this lure while fishing in Virginia and has had great success. Next time I will seek out hungry fish!

ヒロ : エストニアの工場のおばちゃんアリガトウ

雑なクリアー塗り、安っぽい目玉の塗り、アイリングにこびり付いたクリアー、軽くて飛距離は出ない…
でも釣れる。　ラウリ・ラパラさん、ありがとう。
素敵なウォブリング＋ちょいローリングのアクション、デブ体躯の割に渓流でもしっかりした水噛み。
昔から持て囃されるのはCDばかりだけど、フローティングシリーズは名品ですから。
フローティングミノーはラパラとザウルスのブラウニーだけ有れば事足りる。
ラパラはトゥッチングには向きませんが。
今となっては釣具店での品数も僅かで、有ったと思えばCDばかり(カウントダウンは良いルアーだけど)
Amazonで入手できて嬉しい。

追記
キタ、キター！…おっ？目玉が塗りでなくデカール(？)になってる！　リップがプレスされた様な窪みじゃなく微妙なR施されてる！
…秘かに進化してんのね。
バリも無いし、塗装も綺麗になってます。
雑な造りだとしてもラパラ大好きですが(笑)

preston ward : Bass lure

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

trowland : Five Stars

Rapala is the best of the best.

Busy : I could go fishing with only an original gold rapala and be content.

Classic. I always go with gold. I use it for smallmouth mostly but all bass and panfish will hit it, trout too.

Jeff : It was worth it to me to to pay twice as much for this rapela.

This is my favorite all time trout lure. Ive caught so many trout on the rainbow trout F5 that i decided to pay the seller the rediculus amount of money they were asking for the lure.

Kim : can't go wrong with Rapala

great lure

Widget Master : My Go-To Lure

The 5 cm firetiger original floating is by far my best lure. I have caught smallmouth, largemouth, rock bass, freshwater drum, warmouth, and bluegill all with the same lure! Reel slowly and it floats on the surface, reel fast and it dives under. Both ways, it has a good swimming motion. The great thing about it is that it's tendency to float to the top of the water pretty quickly will save you from a lot of snags on a rocky bottom! I have learned that when it snags on rocks on the bottom, I can open the spool on my reel, releasing tension on the line,and the lure will float to the surface. (most of the time) Doesn't quite work for tree branches though obviously! :) 5 stars without a doubt.

Cy Thao : Piece of crap.

Piece of crap, so tiny. Not worth the cost.

Tonyny : Great for fresh water

Great for fresh water, It is the lure I use when fishing from the shore or wading. fish can not resisted. I do recommended to others.

Rapala Original Floater Fishing Lures review and price compare 2024

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important information

Important information

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Questions about Rapala Original Floater Fishing Lures

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

How long is this lure ?

What is the next larger size in inches of length?

What's the largest rapala lure?

what is the weight for this lure?

Are these made in the USA?

Why so expensive 8 bucks at walmart?

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

Why is there different prices for different colors?

is this for salt water or fresh water ?

Product reviews of Rapala Original Floater Fishing Lures