Rapala Countdown Elite 5.5cm 5g 0.9m GDRB (Gilded Red Belly)

Rapala Countdown Elite 5.5cm 5g GDRB — Premium Balsa Wobbler with Controlled Sink Rate

The Countdown Elite combines over 80 years of lure-making expertise with modern construction, delivering a premium sinking wobbler that excels when targeting trout and perch.

Irresistible Flutter Action on the Drop

The hallmark of the Countdown Elite is its controlled slow-sinking behaviour paired with an enticing flutter as it descends. This natural presentation triggers strikes from wary fish that ignore more aggressive lures, making it particularly effective in clear water or when fish are holding at specific depths.

Built Tough for Serious Anglers

Despite its premium balsa construction, this lure is engineered for durability. The wire-through design and heavy-duty split rings ensure solid hook-ups even with hard-fighting fish, while the 2X strong VMC Black Nickel treble hooks (size 12) provide reliable penetration and holding power.

Choose the Right Variant

The Countdown Elite range offers multiple sizes and colours to match your target species and conditions.

• CDE35 (4.5 cm / 3.5 g): Ideal for ultra-light setups, small streams, and finicky trout or perch

• CDE55 (5.5 cm / 5 g): Versatile mid-size option for trout and perch in rivers and lakes; GDRB (Gilded Red Belly) offers a subtle flash with natural red accents

• CDE75 (7.5 cm / 10 g): Larger profile for bigger trout, deeper water, or when extra casting distance is needed (runs to 1.2 m)

• CDE95 (9.5 cm / 14 g): Largest size for maximum casting range and targeting bigger predators

Facts

• Length: 5.5 cm

• Weight: 5 g

• Running depth: 0.9 m

• Body: Premium balsa

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

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

• Action: Sinking with flutter on the drop

• Target species: Trout, perch