Museum Archive: Vintage Rapala Countdown, 1/4oz Natural fishing lure #6413

Weighing 1/4 oz (8 g), this sinking balsa wood lure carries the classic Finnish craftsmanship synonymous with the Rapala name. The 2 3/4" (7 cm) body is finished in a Natural color scheme, featuring a shimmering silver scale pattern on the flanks that transitions into a dark grey back. A distinctive red accent is painted under the nose, right beneath the yellow-and-black eyes. The clear plastic lip is stamped with the 'Rapala Countdown Finland' marking, indicating its origin and specific model under product code 6413. As a sinking lure designed for both casting and trolling, it is weighted to reach a working depth of 5-8 ft (1.5-2.4 m). The hardware consists of two sharp treble hooks secured by split rings. This specimen is in excellent condition, rated 5/5, showing clean surfaces and well-preserved paint. Its balsa construction provides the specific density needed for the controlled sink rate that made the Countdown series a staple for targeting trout, perch, and zander.