Rapala Countdown CD05 Crankbaits 5cm 0.9–1.8m 5g RT (Rainbow Trout)

Rapala Countdown CD05 Rainbow Trout — Precision Depth Control for Suspended Fish

The Rapala Countdown CD05 in Rainbow Trout lets you count down to the exact depth where fish are holding, from just below the surface to weed tops and bottom structure.

Reach Fish at Any Depth with the Count-Down Technique

Unlike floating or suspending lures, this sinking crankbait gives you full control over your presentation depth. Simply cast, count the seconds as it sinks, and start your retrieve — consistently targeting the strike zone where fish are actively feeding.

Proven Rolling Action Triggers Strikes

The balanced internal weighting and hand-carved balsa body produce the signature slow-rolling Rapala action that has caught fish worldwide for decades. On pause, the lure flutters enticingly, mimicking a wounded baitfish.

Choose the Right Variant

The Countdown series spans 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 cautious trout and perch in clear water

• CD05 (5 cm): Versatile all-rounder for trout, perch, and small pike — Rainbow Trout (RT) imitates natural trout fry

• CD07 (7 cm): Larger profile for aggressive trout, zander, and bass

• CD09 (9 cm): Deep-diving option for bigger predators and deeper structure

• CD11 (11 cm): Maximum size for trophy pike, muskie, and saltwater species

Facts

• Length: 5 cm

• Weight: 5 g

• Running depth: 0.9–1.8 m

• Body: hand-tuned balsa construction

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

• Action: slow-rolling with flutter on pause

• Type: sinking

• Tank-tested for perfect swim action