Museum Archive: Vintage Rapala Countdown CD5, 3/16oz Bass fishing lure #23789

Weighing 3/16oz (5g), this Rapala Countdown CD5 features the signature Bass color pattern, complete with a dark green scaled back and a vibrant blue and red gill accent. Produced in Ireland, this 2" (5cm) balsa specimen carries product code 23789 and is designed as a sinking lure for both casting and trolling applications. The clear plastic lip is angled to reach working depths between 3-6 ft (0.9-1.8 m), allowing anglers to count down to specific thermal layers or underwater structure. This specific lure is rated at a condition of 5/5, maintaining the integrity of its original finish and the clarity of its gold-and-black eyes. The belly transitions into a soft cream white, providing a natural contrast against the darker top. Its dual treble hook configuration remains well-affixed to the wire-through frame, typical of the era's high manufacturing standards. The underside of the diving vane includes the stamp confirming its origin from the Irish production era.