Museum Archive: Vintage Rapala Countdown S7, 1/4oz Fire Tiger fishing lure #17781

Sturdy gold-yellow sides transition into a dark green back on this Finnish-made Rapala Countdown S7, identified by product code 17781. Measuring 2 3/4" (7 cm) and weighing 1/4 oz (8 g), the lure features the distinct vertical bars of the Fire Tiger pattern, which leans toward a natural perch aesthetic often found in vintage European releases. The clear plastic lip, enabling this sinking model to reach depths of 5–8 ft (1.5–2.4 m), carries the embossed branding confirming its origin in Finland. This specimen is equipped with two clean treble hooks and displays the classic painted yellow-and-black eyes characteristic of traditional balsa wood construction. The finish remains exceptionally well-preserved across the entire body, warranting a condition rating of 5/5. Collectors will appreciate the crispness of the scales and the integrity of the original hardware on this versatile casting and trolling piece.