Rapala Original Floater Lures

The Rapala Original Floater is the lure that started it all—and it remains one of the most effective and versatile predator fishing lures ever made. Trusted by anglers worldwide, this legendary design continues to deliver results for pike fishing, as well as targeting perch, trout, and other freshwater predator species.

Built from high-quality balsa wood, the Original Floater features Rapala’s signature wounded minnow action, a lifelike movement that consistently triggers strikes. Whether twitched across the surface, retrieved as a shallow runner, or fished deeper with added weight, this lure adapts to a wide range of fishing techniques and conditions.

Its natural minnow profile and realistic finishes make it highly convincing in the water, while its floating design allows for flexible presentation—from topwater fishing to controlled depth fishing using split shot or more advanced rigs like three-way swivels or bottom bouncers.

Each lure is hand tuned and tank tested to ensure perfect swimming action straight out of the box. The stainless through-wire construction adds strength and durability, while the sharp VMC black nickel hooks provide reliable hook-ups against aggressive predator fish.

Compact yet incredibly effective, the Rapala Original Floater in this 3cm size is ideal for light predator fishing, particularly when targeting smaller species or when fish are feeding on small baitfish.

A true classic that belongs in every angler’s tackle box, the Rapala Original Floater continues to prove why it’s the benchmark for predator fishing lures.

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