Rapala Countdown Elite 5.5cm 5g 0.9m GDVR (Gilded Vairon)

Rapala Countdown Elite 5.5cm 5g – Premium Balsa Lure with Irresistible Flutter Action

The Countdown Elite combines over 80 years of Rapala craftsmanship with modern construction for outstanding castability, durability, and a seductive fluttering descent that triggers strikes from trout and perch.

Controlled Slow-Sinking for Precise Depth Targeting

The legendary CountDown method lets you count down to your desired depth before starting your retrieve. At 0.9 m running depth, this 5 g sinking wobbler reaches the strike zone quickly while the enticing flutter on the drop mimics a wounded baitfish – a trigger predators cannot resist.

Built Tough for Demanding Conditions

Wire-through construction and heavy-duty split rings ensure this premium balsa lure handles aggressive fish without failure. Two size 12 VMC 7554 Black Nickel treble hooks provide reliable hooksets, and the Gilded Vairon finish features metallic plating combined with HD printing for a lifelike appearance.

Choose the Right Variant

The Countdown Elite series offers multiple sizes and colours to match local forage and fishing conditions:

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

• CDE55 (5.5 cm, 5 g): Versatile mid-size option for trout and perch in streams and small lakes – Gilded Vairon imitates small baitfish with subtle golden tones

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

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

Facts

• Length: 5.5 cm

• Weight: 5 g

• Running depth: 0.9 m

• Body material: Premium balsa

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

• Rigging: Wire-through construction, heavy-duty split rings

• Action: Sinking with flutter on the drop

• Target species: Trout, perch