Museum Archive: Vintage Rapala Countdown CD7 (Finland) (1960s), 1/4oz fishing lure #22608

Stamped clearly on the metal diving lip, the "Rapala Countdown Finland" mark identifies this specimen as a genuine 1960s production piece. Weighing 1/4oz (8g) with a length of 2 3/4" (7cm), this CD7 model is built to reach depths of 5 - 8 ft (1.5 – 2.4 m) through its sinking design. The balsa body features a classic gold-foiled scale texture transitioning into a deep teal-blue back, while the belly carries the bold "FINLAND" stamp characteristic of this era. Given its 4/5 condition rating, the lure shows well-preserved paint on the yellow eyes and visible signs of history on the dual treble hooks. These hooks are secured with the vintage-style screw-eye hardware that anglers trusted for salmon and pike. The Product Code 22608 belongs to a period when each lure was hand-tuned and tank-tested to ensure reliable performance during casting or trolling.