Rapala Countdown Elite 5.5cm 5g 0.9m GDYM (Gilded Yamame)

Rapala Countdown Elite 5.5cm 5g – Precision Sinking Action for Trout and Perch

The Countdown Elite draws on over 80 years of Rapala craftsmanship to deliver a premium balsa lure with controlled slow-sinking behaviour and an irresistible flutter on the drop.

Handcrafted Balsa Performance

Built from carefully selected premium balsa wood, the Countdown Elite achieves the perfect balance of buoyancy and weight for consistent, repeatable sink rates. This allows you to count down to your target depth with confidence, reaching fish holding at precise levels in the water column.

Durable Construction for Demanding Conditions

A wire-through design combined with heavy-duty split rings and 2× VMC 7554 Black Nickel treble hooks (size 12) ensures this lure handles aggressive strikes from trout and perch without compromising integrity. The modern build improves casting distance and accuracy over traditional balsa wobblers.

Choose the Right Variant

The Countdown Elite series spans multiple sizes to match conditions and target species. Select based on water depth, forage size, and the fish you're after.

• CDE35 (4.5 cm / 3.5 g / 0.9 m): Ultra-finesse presentations; ideal for small streams, cautious trout, and shallow water perch

• CDE55 (5.5 cm / 5 g / 0.9 m) – GDYM (Gilded Yamame): Versatile mid-size option; effective for trout and perch in streams and stillwaters down to 0.9 m

• CDE75 (7.5 cm / 10 g / 1.2 m): Larger profile for deeper water and bigger fish; suits medium to large trout, perch, and zander

• CDE95 (9.5 cm / 14 g / 1.2 m): Maximum casting distance; targets larger predators in open water and deeper zones

Facts

• Body: premium balsa

• Length: 5.5 cm

• Weight: 5 g

• Running depth: 0.9 m

• Action: sinking with flutter on the drop

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

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

• Colour: GDYM (Gilded Yamame)

• Target species: trout, perch