Vintage Rapala Fishing Lures
Fishing tackle companies have come and some have all but disappeared since 1959, but the Rapala-Normark Group thrives. For most anglers the first vision that comes to mind when the name Rapala is mentioned is a floating crank bait. Rapala is a leading global market leader in fishing lures, rods, reels, treble hooks and fishing related knives and tools. Rapala Lures have built a reputation as one of the most relied on lures for freshwater fishing, saltwater fishing and ice fishing. Rapala-Normark Group is the worlds largest fishing lure company. Whether you are fishing for bass, walleye, muskie, pike, trout, salmon, catfish or tarpon you can always count on Rapala. Used all over the world, Rapala Lures are said to catch more fish more often by many of the top anglers in the world. Rapala were the creators of balsa fishing lure and now manufacturer hundreds of different fishing lures as well as fishing accessories.
Rapala holds the world record for world fishing records. More world record fish have been caught with Rapala lures than any other lure ever created. Rapala covers both markets, from freshwater to saltwater and every lake, stream, river and shore along the way. Before you use your Rapala for the first time, it is recommend that you check its action, from the boat or a dock, so you can visually confirm the best speed and rigging to give it the most life-like swimming action.
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Rapala sells over 20 million fishing lures each year, not to mention all the other fishing gear they sell in 140 different countries. These days theres a Rapala for every situation from Surface lures to Deep Divers so whatever youre fishing for you can always count on Rapala. Every year, nearly 20 million Rapala lures find their way into fishing tackle boxes around the world. To honor the 100th Anniversary of their fathers birth, his three sons have created these Limited Edition lures each featuring the familys secret adjustments and made with the star foil used on the Original Rapalas back in the early 1960s. To this day, Rapala lures are hand-tuned and tank-tested to swim perfectly every time right out of the box. A legacy that continues with new Rapala offerings like the world’s first long casting line, and more new lures, new actions, new sizes, new colors, new finishes, and new ways of catching more fish.
Learn the correct knot The advantage claimed for this knot is that it allows the lure to move naturally. Rapala is a remade blood knot, depending if you use nylon or braided line. The Rapala Knot, for example, gives the lure a wider latitude to move when exacting control is not as important as in the examples shown above.
Because Rapala dominated the crank bait market for decades its demand and desire for a perfect collectible product is great. Make sure to add these to your wall