Rapala Original Floater 09 Lure
- Size: Body Length: 3-1/2"
- Item Weight: 0.01 pounds
- Target Species: Bass Panfish
- Technique: VMC Black Nickel Hooks
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A single balsa wood topwater lure from a long running Rapala series, sized for bass and panfish, sold individually rather than in a pack.
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ASIN: B001NXCBVYModel: F09Category: Topwater Lures
Overview
The Rapala F09S is a topwater lure in the F09 size, a balsa wood body finished in silver and rigged with VMC black nickel hooks, aimed at bass and panfish.
Balsa construction gives it a natural, buoyant action on the retrieve compared to plastic bodied lures, which is why Rapala has kept the F series in its lineup for decades. This listing covers a single lure, not a multi pack, so factor that into cost when stocking a tackle box.
- Rapala F09S, 3.5 inch body
- 5 gram balsa wood construction
- VMC black nickel hooks
- Silver finish, sold individually
Who it's for
Bass and panfish anglers who fish topwater and want a balsa bodied lure with factory tied hooks rather than a hard plastic import.
Pros and cons
- Balsa wood body for natural buoyancy
- VMC black nickel hooks included
- Sized for bass and panfish
- Sold as a single lure, not a pack
- Balsa bodies can chip or crack with heavy use
Performance notes
At 5 grams and about 3.5 inches of body length, the F09S sits in a light, finesse size suited to panfish and smaller bass rather than heavier saltwater species. The balsa body and VMC black nickel hooks are the two functional details Rapala lists for this lure.
Specifications
| Brand | Rapala |
|---|---|
| Model | F09 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Size | Body Length: 3-1/2" |
| Item Weight | 0.01 poundslower than 90% of 31 topwater lures |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Balsa Wood |
| Color | Silver |
| Included components | |
| Pieces | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Target Species | Bass Panfish |
| Technique | VMC Black Nickel Hooks |
| Special | Pack Of 1 Lure |
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Frequently asked questions
What species is the Rapala F09S made for?
Rapala lists it for bass and panfish.
What is the Rapala F09S body made of?
Balsa wood, per the listed attributes.
Does the F09S come with more than one lure?
No, this listing is for a single lure marked pack of 1.