Rapala Countdown CD05 Crankbaits 5cm 0.9–1.8m 5g ALB

Rapala Countdown CD05 – Precisely Target Fish at Every Depth

The sinking balsa crankbait that lets you count down to the exact strike zone, whether fish are holding just below the surface, over weed tops, or tight to the bottom.

Controlled Depth Fishing Made Simple

Unlike floating or suspending lures, the Countdown sinks steadily, allowing you to count it down to precisely where the fish are holding. This controlled-depth technique puts your lure in the productive zone longer, increasing your chances with each cast.

Irresistible Rolling Action

The hand-tuned balsa body produces Rapala's signature slow-rolling swimming action that triggers strikes from wary fish. On pause, the lure flutters enticingly as it sinks, mimicking a wounded baitfish.

Choose the Right Variant

The Countdown series offers multiple sizes and colours to match local forage and fishing conditions:

• CD01 (2.5 cm): Ultra-finesse presentations for small stream trout and panfish

• CD03 (3 cm): Light spinning for trout, chub, and perch in clear water

• CD05 (5 cm): Versatile all-rounder for trout, perch, and small pike; ALB finish excels in low-light or stained water with its subtle contrast

• CD07 (7 cm): Mid-sized option for larger trout, asp, and zander

• CD09 (9 cm): Deeper running for pike, zander, and lake trout

• CD11 (11 cm): Big-water trolling and casting for pike and salmon

Facts

• Length: 5 cm

• Weight: 5 g

• Running depth: 0.9–1.8 m

• Body: Balsa wood construction

• Hooks: 2 × VMC Black Nickel trebles, size 10

• Action: Sinking with slow-rolling retrieve

• Hand-tuned and tank-tested