Museum Archive: Vintage Rapala Countdown CD13 (1960S) Finland, 2/3oz G (Gold) fishing lure #22321

Gold (G) foil scales shimmer across the 5-inch (13 cm) balsa body, a signature finish of 1960s era Finnish production. Identified by product code 22321, this Rapala Countdown CD13 rarity weighs in at 2/3 oz (18 g), providing the sinking density required for targeted depth control. The clear diving lip is distinctly stamped with 'RAPALA ORIGINAL', a hallmark of its 'Made in Finland' heritage. Three sharp treble hooks are strategically placed along the underside and tail to ensure solid hooksets. The aesthetic is completed by hand-painted yellow eyes with black pupils and a small red accent at the throat area. Rated at a 4/5, the lure is in very good condition, showing the careful preservation of its original balsa construction and foil wrap. Its weighted design allows it to sink at a consistent rate, a feature that defined the Countdown series for generations of anglers. The dark black spine creates a sharp profile against the metallic gold sides.