Museum Archive: Vintage Rapala Countdown CD8 (Finland) (1960s), 2/5oz S (Silver) fishing lure #24168

Silver scale patterning across a 3 1/4" (8 cm) balsa body defines this early Rapala Countdown CD8, a sinking lure from the 1960s. Produced in Finland, this specimen weighs 2/5 oz (11 g) and features the traditional yellow eyes with black pupils common to that era. The Silver (S) color scheme is executed with a dark shaded back, fine mesh-scale sides, and a clean white belly highlighted by a red chin accent. Designed for casting or trolling, it reaches a working depth of 5–8 ft (1.5–2.4 m) and remains in unused condition, rating a 5/5. The hardware includes original treble hooks and the classic clear diving lip, all associated with product code 24168. This particular model was a staple for targeting salmon, trout, and pike in both European and North American waters.