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

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

The Countdown CD05 lets you target suspended fish exactly where they hold—just count it down to the strike zone and retrieve.

Controlled Depth Fishing

Whether fish suspend near the surface, hover above weed beds, or lurk just off the bottom, the sinking Countdown allows you to count the lure down to the precise depth. This controlled technique keeps your bait in the productive zone longer than floating or suspending lures.

Authentic Slow-Rolling Action

Crafted from premium balsa wood, the CD05 delivers Rapala's signature slow-rolling swimming action that triggers strikes. On pauses, the lure flutters enticingly as it sinks, provoking reaction bites from wary fish.

Choose the Right Variant

The Countdown series covers multiple sizes and colour patterns for different species and conditions. Select based on target depth, forage profile, and water clarity.

• CD01 (2.5 cm): Ultra-light finesse situations, small stream trout

• CD03 (3 cm): Shallow creeks, cautious trout and panfish

• CD05 (5 cm, 5 g, 0.9–1.8 m) – current model: Versatile size for trout, perch, and chub; ideal for streams and lake margins. PRLU offers a subtle finish for clear or pressured water

• CD07 (7 cm): Larger trout, deeper runs, pike, zander

• CD09 (9 cm): Pike, zander, bigger bass in deeper structure

• CD11 (11 cm): Trophy pike and large predators; maximum depth penetration

Facts

• Length: 5 cm

• Weight: 5 g

• Running depth: 0.9–1.8 m

• Action: slow rolling with flutter on pause

• Body: hand-tuned balsa construction

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

• Buoyancy: sinking

• Colour: PRLU