Rapala Original Floater F3

$8.20 USD

Rapala Original Floater F3

$8.20 USD

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Length30 mm (1.2 in)
Weight2 g (1/16 oz)
Depth0.6–1.2 m
TypeMinnow

Description

The Rapala Original Floater F3 is the smallest size in Rapala's original balsa floating minnow line, first created in 1936 by Lauri Rapala and still one of the brand's best-selling models worldwide. At 3cm and 2g, it runs 0.6–1.2m deep and is fitted with two No.12 hooks.

Carved from natural balsa, it enters the water with a soft splash that avoids spooking wary fish, then delivers the sharp, lively wobbling action Rapala is renowned for, imitating the movement of an injured baitfish to draw strikes from fish-eating predators.

Shipping & returns

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The numbers

Full spec sheet

Type: Minnow
Length: 30 mm (1.2 in)
Weight: 2 g (1/16 oz)
Buoyancy: Floating
Running depth: 0.6–1.2 m
Action: Sharp, lively wobbling action imitating an injured baitfish
Hook size: No.12 ×2
Target species: Trout, Perch
Retrieve style: Straight retrieve, twitch, stop-and-go
Model: F3

Information

The swimming action

The Original Floater's natural balsa body gives a soft entry on the cast and a sharp, tight wobbling action on the retrieve that imitates a struggling baitfish, staying lively even worked slowly.

When to throw it

A proven searching lure for stream and lake trout over shallow flats, pools and structure, particularly useful when fish are holding just under the surface in clear, calm water.

How to work it

Fish it on a steady straight retrieve, or add occasional twitches and pauses to trigger a following trout; keep the retrieve slow enough for the tight wobble to stay visible without pulling the lure off track.

The setup it likes

A light 6'-6'6" L trout spinning rod, 1000-2000 size reel, 4-6 lb line and a short fluorocarbon leader suit these smaller sizes well.

Before you buy

Straight answers

How is it priced?

We aim to beat your local price. We ship direct from Japan, cutting out the overseas middleman, and shipping is shown at checkout before you pay.

When does my order leave Japan?

Orders are packed in Japan and leave within 3–8 business days, tracked. You get a tracking number by email the moment it ships.

How long does delivery take?

Your order leaves Japan in 3–8 business days, tracked. Checkout shows the delivery options for your country, with their price and delivery estimate, before you pay.

Will I be charged import duty or tax?

US import duty is shown as its own line at checkout, before you pay. Your parcel then travels duty-paid, so there is nothing to pay on delivery.

Is it genuine stock?

Yes. Every item is genuine Japanese-market stock, sourced in Japan from an established Japanese wholesaler and shipped straight to you. Never marketplace resellers.