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

Rapala Countdown CD05 FT – Reach Fish at Any Depth with Precision

The Rapala Countdown CD05 in Fire Tiger (FT) lets you count down to the exact depth where fish are holding, keeping your lure in the strike zone longer than conventional crankbaits.

Controlled Depth Fishing Made Simple

Unlike floating or suspending lures, this sinking crankbait allows you to target fish suspended at specific depths, hovering over weed tops, or holding near bottom structure. Simply cast, count the seconds as it sinks, and retrieve – you'll quickly learn the exact count needed to reach productive water.

Irresistible Rolling Action

The hand-tuned balsa body and internal weighting produce Rapala's signature slow-rolling swimming action that triggers strikes from wary fish. On pause, the lure flutters enticingly as it sinks, adding another dimension to your presentation.

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 streams and pressured trout

• CD03 (3 cm) – Compact profile for light tackle and panfish

• CD05 (5 cm) – Versatile size for trout, perch, and chub; ideal all-round choice; available in FT (Fire Tiger), Silver, Rainbow Trout, Bleak, Pearl UV, and more

• CD07 (7 cm) – Increased casting distance, suited for larger trout, asp, and pike

• CD09 (9 cm) – Bigger profile for pike, zander, and deeper water

• CD11 (11 cm) – Maximum presence for trophy predators

Facts

• Length: 5 cm

• Weight: 5 g

• Running depth: 0.9–1.8 m

• Body: Balsa construction

• Action: Rolling action, sinking

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

• Hand-tuned and tank-tested