Museum Archive: Rapala Countdown, 3/16oz Natural (Silver Silver) fishing lure #2612

Balsa wood construction defines the build of this Irish-made specimen, marking a specific era in the brand's production history. The 2" (5 cm) sinking body is finished in a Natural (Silver Silver) palette, characterized by a dark dorsal side, scale-patterned silver flanks, and a distinct red-orange accent under the throat. Weighing 3/16 oz (5 g), the lure remains unused and is housed in its original green-bordered box. The packaging identifies this as product code 2612 and notes the "Made in Ireland" manufacturing origin. Technical specifications indicate a diving depth of 3 ft (0.9 m) to 6 ft (1.8 m) for casting or trolling applications. The yellow eyes with black pupils are positioned forward on the head, just above the clear diving lip. This piece includes the original hardware and the "Join the Rapala Fishing Club" branding on the box end, maintaining its complete historical presentation.