Museum Archive: Vintage Rapala Countdown CD7 (Finland), 1/4oz S (Silver) fishing lure #23865

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Product Code (SKU)	23865
Brand	Rapala
Condition:	Used — ★★★★☆
Weight	1/4 oz (8 g)
Length	2 3/4" (7 cm)
Color	S (Silver)
Country of origin	Finland

Weighing 1/4oz (8g), this balsa wood sinking minnow is a well-preserved Rapala Countdown CD7, identified by product code 23865. The body spans 2 3/4" (7cm) and is finished with a vibrant orange back that fades into shimmering gold-scaled sides and a white belly. It features a clear plastic diving lip stamped with "Finland," designed to target depths between 5-8ft (1.5–2.4 m). This specimen shows a condition rating of 4/5, with a few visible hook point marks on the sides from actual time on the water. It is built for casting or trolling for various predators, including perch, zander, and pike.

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