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Post by nathanha on May 3, 2011 12:05:38 GMT -4
I wanted to here what people had to say about this topic. Will Rapala continue to make lures out of Balsa? I dont see other companys using wood. That being said they are always introducing new lures but they are all plastic and they offer a number of plastic options for the Shad rap, and for a while the Fat Rap. Not to mention I would guess that using Balsa is more expensive from a labor and parts perspective.
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Post by qbert on May 3, 2011 12:22:50 GMT -4
They better!!! I really can't see how they would stop producing original floaters in balsa. Without that lure none of this other stuff would even exist. Don't get me wrong, I like the x-rap, and some of the other plastics, but they are, too me anyway, additions to, not replacements for their balsa counterparts!!!
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Post by muskiehunter on May 3, 2011 13:15:10 GMT -4
I don't see them stopping Balsa use.The Original Floater is the lure that made Rapala what it is today.For a company like Rapala who is rich in tradition and values to stray from what the founder Lauri Rapala created wouldn't make any sense IMO.
I know the J-13 has went from Balsa to Abachi wood which is the only Rapala to my knowledge to change wood type.
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Post by jaketomberlin on May 4, 2011 0:35:27 GMT -4
I can't see the Shad Rap or the main Original Floater models changing from Balsa anytime soon. But I can see them taking everything that doesn't absolutely HAVE to be balsa and making it out of something else. Personally I would rather see everything stay balsa... but really you can't blame them for moving to a material that is cheaper but still performs well.
After all, you've got Lucky Craft lures selling like hotcakes for 15-18 dollars, while Rapala's hand tuned balsa lures are ending up at flea markets and bargain bins at Dicks. Lucky Craft probably has machines that spit out their lures like Coke Bottles, while Rapala is still running each of their lures through a tank.
I love finding old stock Shad Raps (especially #9's) for a decent price. I love how most people don't recognize the value of an old Balsa Rapala still in the box, the people who end up with Rapalas that never sold usually just want to get rid of them because they think they're not as good as the new ones...... hahaha.
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Post by jmcfish10101973 on May 4, 2011 17:19:57 GMT -4
I WILL HAVE TO AGREE WITH STEVE AND HUMMM. MAKES ME WOUNDER TOO. ABOUT DIFF. RAPALAS. I WILL HAVE TO START READING RAPALAS BOXES MORE
JOHN
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Post by 90collector on May 4, 2011 22:45:08 GMT -4
The thing is they could change them from balsa and hardly anyone would notice or care, a select few would but it wouldn't be enough for them to change it back
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Post by fishohio614 on Jun 22, 2011 12:50:05 GMT -4
I agree with muskiehunter. I believe there are certain lures that Rapala makes such as the original floater, which the company was founded on that they will not change.
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Post by riverrat on Jun 22, 2011 13:24:59 GMT -4
Money talks and if changing the material will improve the bottom line I would expect Rapala to do it. Original Floaters are now 25% higher in price from when I started walleye fishing with them. They can't keep raising the price, eventually fishermen will look for an alternative.
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Post by fishohio614 on Jun 22, 2011 13:46:58 GMT -4
Ya, that is a solid point. Rapala will postpone that as long as possible and won't make the change unless they absolutely have to.
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