Rapala Countdown Elite 5.5cm 5g 0.9m GDAY (Gilded Ayu)

Rapala Countdown Elite 5.5 cm – Premium Balsa Wobbler with Controlled Sink Rate

The Countdown Elite in Gilded Ayu combines over 80 years of Rapala craftsmanship with modern construction for precise casts and an irresistible flutter on the drop.

Controlled Slow-Sinking Action

The legendary CountDown method lets you target specific depths with pinpoint accuracy. As the lure sinks, it flutters enticingly, triggering strikes from perch and trout even before you begin your retrieve. The 5 g weight and 0.9 m running depth make it ideal for working shallow to mid-depth zones.

Built to Last

Wire-through construction and heavy-duty split rings handle aggressive fish without compromising the premium balsa body. Two VMC 7554 Black Nickel treble hooks (size 12) provide reliable hooksets, while the metallic plating and HD-printed Gilded Ayu finish delivers lifelike flash.

Choose the Right Variant

The Countdown Elite is available in multiple sizes and colours to match your target species and conditions.

• CDE35 (4.5 cm, 3.5 g, 0.9 m): Ultra-finesse option for pressured trout in clear streams or small perch in shallow water

• CDE55 (5.5 cm, 5 g, 0.9 m): Versatile mid-size for trout and perch across varied conditions – Gilded Ayu offers a natural baitfish profile

• CDE75 (7.5 cm, 10 g, 1.2 m): Larger profile for bigger trout, perch, and pike-perch in deeper water

• CDE95 (9.5 cm, 14 g, 1.2 m): Maximum casting distance and presence for larger predators

Facts

• Length: 5.5 cm

• Weight: 5 g

• Running depth: 0.9 m

• Body: Premium balsa

• Hooks: 2 × VMC 7554 Black Nickel trebles, size 12

• Action: Sinking with flutter on the drop

• Construction: Wire-through with heavy-duty split rings

• Colour: Gilded Ayu

• Target species: Perch, trout