Museum Archive: Vintage Rapala Countdown S11, 3/5oz fishing lure #10888

A weight of 3/5 oz (16 g) allows this Rapala Countdown S11 to settle into the strike zone at depths between 9 and 13 ft (2.7 - 3.9 m). Labeled with product code 10888, the 4 1/4" (11 cm) body is crafted from density-controlled balsa wood, finished in the iconic Silver (S) palette that features a distinct green-gold foil scale pattern on this Irish-made specimen. The clear diving lip is stamped with its Ireland origin, a hallmark for collectors tracing the brand's manufacturing history at the Milton factory. Maintaining a 5/5 condition rating, the lure shows sharp detail in the red gill accents and the large, yellow-rimmed eyes. It is outfitted with two robust, bronze-finished treble hooks suitable for targeting pike, salmon, and heavy trout in both still and moving water. This sinking model is designed to reach specific depths through the count-down method before the angler initiates a troll or retrieve.