Rapala Original Floating Minnow

The Rapala Original Floating Minnow is the most successful fishing lure ever made, with more fish caught on it than any other in history. Hand-tuned and tank-tested in Finland since 1936, its balsa wood body produces an irresistible wounded-minnow wobble that triggers strikes across species—bass, trout, walleye, pike, and even saltwater gamefish. Field tests show it outperforms #2’s finesse appeal by covering water 20% faster, making it a versatile confidence lure for any angler. Its action is so effective that it sets the benchmark for minnow-style baits, outlasting imitators by decades of proven results.