{"product_id":"rapala-original-floater-11-bleeding-hot-olive-size-11","title":"Rapala Original Floater 11 - Bleeding Hot Olive (Size 11)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rapala Original Floater 11 Bleeding Hot Olive brings a trusted, time-tested design to modern anglers. Crafted from lightweight balsa and shaped with a natural minnow silhouette, this lure delivers buoyant performance and lifelike motion that can adapt from calm ponds to active rivers. The Bleeding Hot Olive pattern adds a subtle crimson accent along the flank to catch the eye without overpowering the lure’s profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign and color advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey design choices work together to help the lure perform across conditions. The buoyant body helps the lure ride at or near the surface, while the classic minnow shape encourages a believable wobble during retrieves. The Bleeding Hot Olive color offers high visibility in stained water and under low light, helping the lure stand out without shouting colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBalsa wood construction delivers buoyancy and a balanced on-water feel for natural action.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNatural minnow profile provides a familiar silhouette that many gamefish recognize.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVMC Black Nickel hooks stay sharp and resist corrosion for reliable hookups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAvailable in both Classic and Bleeding color patterns to fit different water conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHand tuned and tank tested to ensure consistent action when you tie on the lure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to fish it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTopwater twitching creates a subtle surface commotion that can provoke strikes in calm water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShallow retrieves near weed lines, docks, or structure for active fish in brighter days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse a split shot to add weight for mid-depth action without losing the lure’s balance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBottom walking with a three-way swivel or bottom bouncer expands targeting depth for layered water columns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReal-world use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross continents, anglers reach for this lure’s wounded-minnow action and dependable hardware, which can adapt to a variety of species and water types. The combination of buoyancy, silhouette, and proven hardware provides a familiar feel that supports versatile fishing scenarios while remaining easy to cast and retrieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDurability and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough lightweight, the balsa body is designed for repeated outings. Rinse after exposure to saltwater and store away from heat to preserve the lure’s action and finish over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What makes the Rapala Original Floater 11 Bleeding Hot Olive a versatile choice?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Its natural minnow profile and hand-tuned action support a range of topwater, shallow, and near-bottom baits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What techniques work well with this lure?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Try twitching on the surface, short retrieves near cover, or bottom walking with a swivel setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Rapala","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42129019437136,"sku":"B001NXCC22","price":48.85,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9645\/8576\/files\/rapala-original-floater-11-bleeding-hot-olive-front.jpg?v=1773416298","url":"https:\/\/canadawildco.com\/products\/rapala-original-floater-11-bleeding-hot-olive-size-11","provider":"Canada WildCo. | Hunting Gear, Fishing Equipment \u0026 Outdoor Essentials for the Canadian Wild","version":"1.0","type":"link"}