Museum Archive: Rapala Countdown CD9 (Finland), 2/5oz S (Silver) fishing lure #22175

Silver (S) foil sides and a classic balsa wood body define this Rapala Countdown CD9 (Product Code 22175), which remains in its original green cardboard packaging. This unused specimen, rated a condition 6, measures 3 1/2" (9 cm) and weighs 2/5 oz (12 g). The balsa construction is engineered for a sinking presentation, allowing anglers to count down to specific depths between 1 ft (0.3 m) and 12.8 ft (3.9 m). Labeled 'Uppoava' on the header card to denote its sinking properties, the lure is equipped with two original treble hooks and a transparent diving lip. The box highlights the handmade and individually tested nature of these vintage Finnish exports. Its color scheme features a dark charcoal back that transitions into the silver scale-patterned sides and a pale underside, making it a versatile choice for casting or trolling for species such as pike, trout, and zander.