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Rapala · Stickbaits & Minnows
Rapala Original Floater 07, Perch
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- Product dimensions
- 0.39 x 0.39 x 0.39 inches
Quick take
Classic 3 in balsa-wood floating minnow lure in perch pattern, hand-tuned for generations of success.
A floating balsa minnow in the Perch pattern, built with a natural baitfish profile and VMC black nickel hooks. Cast it with a steady retrieve or work it with pauses along shorelines and rocks for bass and walleye.
Best for
- Steady retrieve over flats and shallow structure
- Stop-and-go retrieves with natural pauses
- Twitch bait presentations over weed beds
Skip if
- You need deep-diving capability
- You fish heavy current
Strengths
- Balsa wood construction proven over many decades of fishing
- Floating design allows rest on pause without sinking
- Stainless through-wire construction eliminates hook pull-free
Trade-offs
- Balsa wood requires careful handling to avoid dents and splits
- Hand tuning means slight variation between individual lures
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Walleye
- Pike & musky
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
Specifications
| Type | floating minnow |
|---|---|
| Material | Balsa wood |
| Hook | VMC black nickel |
| Profile | Natural minnow |
When and where to fish it
Its natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Silver | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Bleeding Pearl | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Bleeding Hot Olive, Perch, Yellow PerchThis one | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Gold | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapala Original Floater 07 Lure, 1/16 oz, Silver Shiner | Lure weight:1/16 oz | Length:2 in | Maximum diving depth:5 ft | Color:Shinner | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), bass, trout and walleye |
| Rapala Original Floater 07 Lure, 1/8 oz | Lure weight:1/8 oz | Length:2.75 in | Maximum diving depth:5 ft | Color:Bleeding Pearl | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), clear and stained water, bass, trout and walleye |
| Rapala Original Floater 07 Lure, 1/8 oz | Lure weight:1/8 oz | Length:2.75 in | Maximum diving depth:5 ft | Color:Silver | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), clear and stained water, bass, trout and walleye |
| Rapala Original Floater 07 Lure, 1/8 oz | Lure weight:1/8 oz | Length:2.75 in | Maximum diving depth:5 ft | Color:Yellow Perch | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), clear water, bass, trout and walleye |
| Rapala Original Floater 07 Lure, Bleeding Hot Olive | Lure weight:— | Length:— | Maximum diving depth:— | Color:Bleeding Hot Olive | Suits:Clear water |
| Rapala Original Floater 07, Perch | Lure weight:— | Length:— | Maximum diving depth:— | Color:Perch | Suits:Clear water |
About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Buoyancy | Floating |
|---|---|
| Color | Perch |
| Color family | Natural |
Common questions
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Perch.
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