Museum Archive: Vintage Rapala Countdown S4, 1/8oz G (Gold) fishing lure #15430

At a compact 1 1/2" (4cm), this Irish-made sinking lure is finished in the classic Gold (G) pattern, featuring a dark olive back that blends into a warm metallic flank. Weighing 1/8 oz (4g), the balsa body is equipped with its original treble hooks and a round, clear diving lip designed to reach depths between 3-6 ft (0.9-1.8 m). Under product code 15430, this particular specimen remains in 5/5 condition, showing the clean, vibrant paint and secure hardware expected from a well-kept vintage piece. Anglers often reach for this size when targeting trout, perch, or chub in deeper runs where precise depth control is necessary during casting or slow trolling. The distinct orange-red throat marking remains vivid, providing a sharp contrast against the golden scale pattern. Both the clear lip and the classic yellow-and-black painted eyes are well-preserved, maintaining the original look of the Finnish-designed, Irish-produced classic.