Rapala · Stickbaits & Minnows
Rapala Original Floater 11 Lure, Rainbow Trout
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Options
Color: Rainbow Trout
- Rainbow Trout
- Gold
- Silver
- Bleeding Hot Olive
- Perch
- Yellow Perch
- Item weight
- 6 Grams
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 4 3/8 inch balsa floating minnow that wobbles and can be fished as a topwater or shallow runner.
A floating balsa minnow bait in a natural rainbow trout pattern. The slim minnow profile suits anglers who want a realistic look for trout in rivers and lakes.
Best for
- Streams and small lakes where trout and panfish are found
- Steady retrieve for a classic wobble action
- Topwater and stop-and-go retrieve patterns
Skip if
- You need a deep diver
- You fish heavy weeds
Strengths
- Balsa construction gives authentic action and feel
- Proven design has caught fish for decades
- Floats when paused, creating a hunting profile
Trade-offs
- Balsa dents and scarred easily from rocks and logs
- Small size limits casting distance and catch size
- Floating depth is shallow for summer fishing
Fishing fit
- Species
- Trout
- Bass
- Panfish
- Pike & musky
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Topwater
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 Hot Olive, Perch, 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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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 11 Lure, 3/16 oz, Gold | Lure weight:3/16 oz | Length:4.375 in | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Color:Gold | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), stained water, bass, trout and walleye |
| Rapala Original Floater 11, 4 3/8 in, 3/16 oz, Silver | Lure weight:3/16 oz | Length:4.375 in | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Color:Silver | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear and stained water, bass, trout and walleye |
| Rapala Original Floater 11 Lure, Rainbow Trout | Lure weight:— | Length:— | Maximum diving depth:— | Color:Rainbow Trout | 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 | Rainbow Trout |
| Color family | Natural |
Common questions
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Rainbow Trout.
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