Rapala Countdown Elite 5.5cm 5g 0.9m GDSS

Rapala Countdown Elite 5.5cm 5g GDSS — Precision Sinking for Trout and Perch

The Countdown Elite brings over 80 years of Rapala craftsmanship into a premium balsa lure with controlled slow-sinking action and an irresistible flutter on the drop.

Legendary Controlled Sink Rate

The slow, predictable descent lets you count down to the exact depth where fish are holding. Combined with the enticing flutter action during the fall, this 5.5cm model reaches 0.9m running depth—ideal for targeting suspended trout and perch in streams, rivers, and stillwaters.

Built for Durability and Distance

Wire-through construction and heavy-duty split rings deliver the strength to handle aggressive strikes, while the premium balsa body ensures maximum casting distance and pinpoint accuracy. VMC 7554 Black Nickel treble hooks provide reliable hooksets.

Choose the Right Variant

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

• CDE35 (4.5cm, 3.5g, 0.9m): Ultra-finesse presentations for wary trout in clear, shallow streams

• CDE55 (5.5cm, 5g, 0.9m): Versatile all-rounder for trout and perch; GDSS and other natural patterns excel in varied light conditions

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

• CDE95 (9.5cm, 14g, 1.2m): Maximum presence for trophy fish and coloured water

Facts

• Length: 5.5cm

• Weight: 5g

• Running depth: 0.9m

• Body: Premium balsa

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

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

• Action: Sinking with flutter on the drop

• Target species: Trout, perch