Rapala · Stickbaits & Minnows
Rapala Original Floater F5, 2 in, 1/16 oz, Brown Trout
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Options
Color: Brown Trout
- Brown Trout
- Silver Fluorescent Chartreuse
- Blue
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A tiny 2 inch floating balsa minnow for trout, bass, and panfish in shallow water.
A 2-inch floating balsa minnow with two No. 10 hooks, built to run between 3 and 5 feet deep. Its floating action suits topwater and shallow work around rocks, cover and shorelines, where trout, bass and walleye are the target species. It is a compact hard bait for anglers choosing a first minnow for streams or lakes.
Best for
- Trout in streams and small ponds
- Clear-water situations where small profile fits the hatch
- Ultralight spinning gear with light line
Skip if
- You need casting distance on heavier line
- You fish murky water where tiny lures disappear
Strengths
- Tiny profile closely mimics juvenile minnows and fry
- Floating design allows precise casting around cover and structure
- Balsa construction is durable and provides realistic swimming action
Trade-offs
- At 1/16 oz, extremely difficult to cast in wind or on anything but ultralight gear
- Small size gets lost in weeds or heavy cover
- Limited visibility to fish in deep or discolored water
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
Specifications
| Type | floating minnow |
|---|---|
| Length | 2 in |
| Weight | 1/16 oz |
| Depth | 3-5 ft |
| Material | Balsa wood |
| Color | Brown trout |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Trout
- Walleye
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 deep and around what
It runs to 5 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
- 5 ft
- Depth zone
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
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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| Brown TroutThis one | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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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 | Hook size | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapala Original Floater F5, 2 in, 1/16 oz, Brown Trout | Lure weight:1/16 oz | Hook size:No. 10 | Maximum diving depth:5 ft | Color:Brown Trout | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), clear water, bass, trout and walleye |
| Rapala Original Floater Minnow, Silver Fluorescent Chartreuse | Lure weight:— | Hook size:— | Maximum diving depth:— | Color:Silver Fluorescent Chartreuse | Suits:Stained and muddy 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
| Lure weight | 1/16 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 3 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 5 ft |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Hook size | No. 10 |
| Color | Brown Trout |
| Color family | Natural |
| Target species | Trout, Bass and Walleye |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/16 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 5 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Brown Trout.
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