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Rapala · Stickbaits & Minnows
Rapala Original Floater 13, 7 in, Balsa Wood
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Options
Color: Gold
- Item weight
- 0.01 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
Classic 7 inch balsa wood floating minnow with natural profile, VMC treble hooks, and proven hand-tuned action for steady or erratic retrieves.
The Rapala Original Floater 13 is a floating balsa-wood minnow about 5 1/4 inches long, in a gold finish. It runs 4 to 6 feet deep on a steady retrieve, and a stop-and-go or twitch retrieve keeps it up near the surface. It suits anglers who want a shallow-running minnow with a simple, slow presentation for bass or walleye.
Best for
- Bass and trout in all conditions
- Trolling and casting in lakes and rivers
- Anglers seeking a traditional lure with proven track record
Skip if
- You need specialized depth control
- You fish fast-moving current
Strengths
- Balsa wood construction provides natural buoyancy and authentic feel
- Hand-tuned design ensures consistent swimming action
- Natural minnow profile works in clear and stained water
- Available in multiple classic and modern patterns
Trade-offs
- Balsa wood requires care to prevent cracking from impacts
- Floats only; not suitable for depth targeting
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Trout
- Pike & musky
- Panfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
Specifications
| Type | floating minnow |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.01 kg |
| Material | Balsa wood |
When and where to fish it
Its gold pattern flashes in stained and tea-colored water and on dark days.
- Clarity
- Stained
- Light
- Overcast
- Low light
How deep and around what
It runs down to 6 ft, in the mid depth zone, along grass edges and rock.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft) (this product)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 6 ft
- Depth zone
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Rock
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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| Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| GoldThis one | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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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 | 1/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 5.25 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 6 ft |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Color | Gold |
| Color family | Gold |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/4 oz.
How long is it?
It is 5.25 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 6 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Gold.
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