Museum Archive: Vintage Rapala Countdown, 2/5oz Gold fishing lure #6470

A shimmering gold foil finish defines this Finnish-made balsa wood specimen, featuring a dark scale pattern along its back. Designated as product code 6470, this Rapala Countdown weighs in at 2/5oz (12g) and measures 3 1/2" (9cm). The clear plastic lip is engineered for a controlled descent, allowing the angler to target depths from 1ft (0.3m) down to 13ft (3.9m) while casting or trolling for trout, perch, and zander. Visual inspection reveals an excellent condition (5/5), with the original hardware and yellow-and-black painted eyes remaining sharp and clear. A subtle red accent at the throat provides a traditional strike point common to early Finland production models. This sinking lure represents the classic balsa construction that defined the brand's early success in cold-water fisheries.