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Rapala · Stickbaits & Minnows
Rapala Original Floater F18, 7.1 in, Silver
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- Item weight
- 21 Grams
- Product dimensions
- 7.09 x 0.39 x 0.39 inches
Quick take
A 7.1 inch floating minnow in silver that imitates a small baitfish with realistic swimming action.
The silver Rapala Original Floater F18 is a 7-inch floating minnow with a bright finish that catches light near the surface. Its black nickel hooks come fitted, so it is ready to tie on straight from the pack. It suits anglers at any stage of learning who want a simple hard bait for shallow water.
Best for
- Bass and pike hunting small baitfish near surface
- Clear water where natural minnow imitation works
- Steady retrieve or stop-and-go action
Skip if
- You need a sinking lure for deep water
- You fish stained water where visibility is limited
Strengths
- Long 7.1 inch profile resembles natural baitfish
- Floating design allows twitching and pausing on the surface
- Silver finish reflects light and mimics scale pattern
Trade-offs
- 7.1 inches is relatively large; not ideal for panfish
- Floating design limits depth; cannot reach deep feeding zones
- Silver finish is visible to fish in very clear water
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Pike & musky
- Trout
- Panfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
Specifications
| Type | floating minnow lure |
|---|---|
| Length | 7.1 in |
| Weight | 0.8 oz |
| Finish | Silver |
| Action | Floating minnow |
| Material | Blend |
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Fluorescent Chartreuse | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| SilverThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Perch | 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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| 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 | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapala Original Floater F18 Floating Minnow, Blue | Length:7 in | Color:Blue | Suits:Muddy water |
| Rapala Original Floater F18 Floating Minnow, Perch | Length:7 in | Color:Perch | Suits:Clear water |
| Rapala Original Floater F18, 7.1 in, Silver | Length:7 in | Color:Silver | Suits:Clear and stained 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
| Length | 7 in |
|---|---|
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Color | Silver |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 7 in long.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Silver.
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