RAPALA ORIGINAL FLOATER 9 - BLEEDING ORIGINAL SHAD
The Rapala Original FloaterĀ® 3-1/2" in Bleeding Original Shad (F09BOSD) delivers the classic Rapala performance anglers have trusted for decades, now enhanced with lifelike ābleedingā details that make it even more irresistible to predatory fish. Crafted from premium balsa wood, this lure features Rapalaās signature wounded-minnow action, mimicking the natural struggle of injured baitfish to trigger instinctive strikes.
You can twitch it on the surface, retrieve it for a shallow run, or add a bit of weight to reach deeper zones. No matter how you fish it, the F09BOSD maintains its perfectly balanced, true-running motion every time.
The Bleeding Original Shad pattern combines a natural silver body with red gill accents and underbelly, giving it the look of a wounded shad, a favorite target for bass, walleye, and trout.
Each lure is hand-tuned and tank-tested to ensure flawless performance right out of the box and fitted with two ultra-sharp VMCĀ® black nickel hooks for solid, dependable hookups.
At 3-1/2 inches long and 3/16 oz., the Rapala Original FloaterĀ® F09BOSD runs 3ā5 ft deep, making it a versatile choice for both surface and shallow-water fishing in all freshwater conditions.

Description
The Rapala Original FloaterĀ® 3-1/2" in Bleeding Original Shad (F09BOSD) delivers the classic Rapala performance anglers have trusted for decades, now enhanced with lifelike ābleedingā details that make it even more irresistible to predatory fish. Crafted from premium balsa wood, this lure features Rapalaās signature wounded-minnow action, mimicking the natural struggle of injured baitfish to trigger instinctive strikes.
You can twitch it on the surface, retrieve it for a shallow run, or add a bit of weight to reach deeper zones. No matter how you fish it, the F09BOSD maintains its perfectly balanced, true-running motion every time.
The Bleeding Original Shad pattern combines a natural silver body with red gill accents and underbelly, giving it the look of a wounded shad, a favorite target for bass, walleye, and trout.
Each lure is hand-tuned and tank-tested to ensure flawless performance right out of the box and fitted with two ultra-sharp VMCĀ® black nickel hooks for solid, dependable hookups.
At 3-1/2 inches long and 3/16 oz., the Rapala Original FloaterĀ® F09BOSD runs 3ā5 ft deep, making it a versatile choice for both surface and shallow-water fishing in all freshwater conditions.














