Rapala Original Floater Red Head 14cm

Rapala Original Floater – Red Head 14cm

The Rapala Original Floater in Red Head (RH) at 14cm is a hand-tuned, balsa wood floating minnow — one of the most iconic and proven lures in fishing history. Crafted from natural balsa wood, each lure is individually tested and tuned to ensure perfect action straight out of the box. The Red Head pattern — a classic white body with a bold red head — is one of the most universally effective color combinations ever designed, triggering strikes from virtually every predatory species worldwide.

• Length: 14 cm (5½ in)
• Weight: 22 g (¾ oz)
• Depth: 1.2–1.8 m (4–6 ft)
• Action: Floating minnow with legendary wounded-baitfish wobble
• Construction: Hand-crafted balsa wood body, hand-tuned and tank-tested
• Color: Red Head – white body with bold red head
• Hooks: VMC black nickel treble hooks

How to Fish It

• Vary retrieve speed and add pauses to trigger reaction strikes
• Use a stop-and-go retrieve to mimic a wounded baitfish
• If fish follow but don’t commit, shorten twitches and lengthen pauses
• Ideal for trolling, casting, and twitching over structure

A timeless classic trusted by generations of anglers. Effective for tuna, pike, sea bass, barracuda, and virtually any predatory species. If you only own one lure, make it a Rapala Original in Red Head.