Rapala · Topwater Lures
Rapala Original Floater 13 Fishing Lure, 5.25 in, 1/4 oz, Shiner
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- Item weight
- 0.01 kg
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
Classic topwater lure with hand-tuned balsa body and wounded minnow action, sized for pike and large bass.
This 5-1/4 inch floating minnow runs about 4 to 6 feet deep, so it works the top water and shallow cover along rocks and shorelines. Its 1/4 ounce balsa body suits trout, bass and walleye anglers who want a topwater or shallow-runner option.
Best for
- Topwater fishing in low light and at dusk
- Pike and large bass in weedy areas
- Anglers preferring proven, traditional lures
Skip if
- You need fast-sinking crankbait action
- You fish only deep water
Strengths
- Balsa wood provides natural buoyancy and twitching action
- Hand-tuned and tank-tested ensures consistent performance out of the box
- Wounded minnow profile triggers strikes from predatory fish
- Black nickel hooks resist rust and corrosion
Trade-offs
- Balsa is fragile; impact can dent or crack body
- Floating design limits deep presentations
- Treble hooks snag weeds readily
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Topwater
- Casting
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 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
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| ShinerThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Brown Trout | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Gold Fluorescent Red | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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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 | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapala Original Floater 13 Fishing Lure, 5.25 in, 1/4 oz, Shiner | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Length:5.25 in | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Color:Shiner | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear and stained water, bass, trout and walleye |
| Rapala Original Floater 13, 5.25 in | Lure weight:— | Length:5.25 in | Maximum diving depth:— | Color:Clown | Suits:— |
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 |
| Minimum diving depth | 4 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 6 ft |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Color | Shiner |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
| Target species | Trout, Bass and Walleye |
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 Shiner.
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