Rapala Original Floater 7cm Firetiger

Balsa Minnow Rapala Original Floater 7cm 4g Firetiger

The world-renowned Rapala Original Floater in a 7 cm profile, 4 g weight, and high-visibility Firetiger (FT) colourway is the ultimate wounded-minnow hard bait for targeting freshwater predators. Crafted from premium balsa wood, it delivers an unmistakably responsive and natural swimming action across all retrieve speeds, from subtle river drifting to aggressive twitching. Its floating buoyancy allows it to rise slowly toward the surface on the pause, effortlessly clearing shallow rock bars and submerged timber while provoking reactive strikes. Reinforced by a stainless steel through-wire construction and fitted with razor-sharp VMC Black Nickel treble hooks, each lure is individually hand-tuned and tank-tested to guarantee flawless performance straight out of the box.

Key advantages

• Premium balsa wood construction producing the legendary injured-minnow swimming action that mimics vulnerable prey.
• Stainless steel through-wire construction providing supreme structural strength against aggressive predator attacks.
• Floating buoyancy profile allowing the lure to float over submerged snags and weedbeds on the pause.
• High-contrast Firetiger (FT) pattern offering maximum visual trigger in stained water and low-light conditions.
• VMC Black Nickel treble hooks ensuring needle-sharp penetration and dependable holding power.
• Hand-tuned and tank-tested for unmatched out-of-the-box swimming precision.

Technical parameters

• Brand: Rapala
• Product range: Original Floater
• Colour: Firetiger (FT)
• Length: 7 cm
• Weight: 4 g
• Buoyancy: Floating
• Running depth: 0.9 - 1.5 m
• Body material: Balsa wood
• Internal construction: Stainless steel through-wire
• Hooks: VMC Black Nickel treble hooks
• Manufacturer code: F07 FT
• Target species: Perch, zander, pike, trout, chub, asp
• Technique: Lure spinning / Twitching / River and stillwater predator fishing

Why choose this product

The Rapala Original Floater 7cm Firetiger is the benchmark hard bait for provoking explosive reaction strikes. The unique swimming dynamics of natural balsa, combined with high-contrast fluorescent colors and factory-tuned balance, make it an indispensable lure when facing murky waters and overcast skies.