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Rapala · Stickbaits & Minnows
Rapala Original Floater, 1.5 in, 1/16 oz
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- Item weight
- 2 Grams
- Product dimensions
- 1.18 x 0.39 x 0.39 inches
Quick take
Classic 1.5 inch balsa minnow that floats and wobbles to mimic injured baitfish.
This 1.5-inch balsa minnow floats at rest and runs 2 to 4 feet down on the retrieve, so it suits trout, bass and walleye working shorelines and cover. It weighs 1/16 oz and carries two No. 12 hooks, in a silver finish. A simple cast and steady reel is all it takes, which keeps it approachable for first-timers.
Best for
- Trout in streams and rivers
- Shallow water around rocks and cover
- Beginners learning topwater retrieves
Skip if
- You need a fast sinking lure
- You fish deep water regularly
Strengths
- Proven balsa body action attracts strikes
- Works shallow around cover
- Light weight easy to cast on light line
Trade-offs
- Limited to shallow running depths
- Balsa wood susceptible to damage and water absorption
- Two treble hooks snag cover easily
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Topwater
- Skill level
- Beginner
Specifications
| Type | floating minnow lure |
|---|---|
| Length | 1.5 in |
| Weight | 1/16 oz |
| Depth | 2-4 ft |
| Material | Balsa wood |
| Finish | Silver |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Trout
- Walleye
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
How deep and around what
It runs to 4 ft, in the shallow zone, over grass and around wood.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft) (this product)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 4 ft
- Depth zone
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Firetiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| Silver, Silver ShinerThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Brown Trout, Yellow Perch | 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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| Blue | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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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 | Hook size | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapala Original Floater Minnow, 1/16 oz, 1.5 in, Blue | Lure weight:1/16 oz | Length:1.5 in | Hook size:No. 12 | Color:Blue | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), muddy water, bass, trout and walleye |
| Rapala Original Floater, 1.5 in, 1/16 oz | Lure weight:1/16 oz | Length:1.5 in | Hook size:No. 12 | Color:Silver | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), clear and stained water, bass, trout and walleye |
| Rapala Original Floater Minnow, 1/16 oz, 1.5 in, Yellow Perch | Lure weight:1/16 oz | Length:1.5 in | Hook size:No. 12 | Color:Yellow Perch | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), clear water, bass, trout and walleye |
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
| Lure weight | 1/16 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 1.5 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 2 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 4 ft |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Hook size | No. 12 |
| Color | Silver |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
| Target species | Trout, Bass and Walleye |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/16 oz.
How long is it?
It is 1.5 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 4 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Silver.
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