The RapalaŽ Original FloaterŽ is still the number one go-to lure.
Whether twitched on the top as a surface bait, retrieved as a shallow runner, weighted with a split shot for medium depths, or bottom walked off a three-way swivel or bottom-bouncer, its original wounded minnow action continues to be irresistible to gamefish on every continent around the world.
As Lauri Rapala fished the waters of Finland's Lake Paijanne in the 1930s, he quietly rowed and watched. What he saw was that big fish eat little fish — especially little fish that are wounded. So Lauri started whittling, carving, and shaving a lure that would mimic that wounded minnow. And from cork, tinfoil, and melted photographic negatives, the Original Floater was born.
As the RapalaŽ legend grew, so did the product line. Along came the Shad RapŽ lure, Fish 'n FilletŽ knives, and the XLT series rods, to name just a few of their inspired products. Today's offerings include an eclectic mix of lures, rods, reels, and accessories, all born of the legendary Rapala innovation and with one simple goal: to help fishermen catch fish.
Online shopping is available for shipments to United States and Canada. For international orders, please call the Retail Store.
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