Rapala Countdown Elite Crankbait 7.5cm 1.2m 10g GDBT gilded brown trout

Rapala Countdown Elite Crankbait 7.5 cm – Premium Balsa for Controlled Depth Precision

This sinking crankbait combines over 80 years of lure-making expertise with modern construction for pinpoint casting accuracy and a seductive flutter on the drop.

Target Trout and Perch with Confidence

The Countdown Elite's controlled slow-sinking action lets you count down to your desired depth—1.2 m with this 7.5 cm model—so you can systematically work the water column. The fluttering descent triggers strikes from trout and perch holding at specific levels, making it ideal for cold or clear water conditions where fish are reluctant to chase.

Built Tough for Demanding Sessions

A wire-through construction provides a continuous connection from line tie to rear hook, handling hard-fighting fish without failure. Heavy-duty split rings and 2× strong VMC Black Nickel treble hooks (size 10) complete a setup designed for durability and reliable hooksets.

Choose the Right Variant

The Countdown Elite range offers different sizes and colours to match forage and fishing situations:

• CDE35 (4.5 cm / 3.5 g / 0.9 m): Finesse approach for small streams, pressured perch, and ultra-light setups

• CDE55 (5.5 cm / 5 g / 0.9 m): Versatile mid-size option balancing castability and subtlety; suits medium-light spinning

• CDE75 (7.5 cm / 10 g / 1.2 m): Deeper running and heavier for longer casts; excellent for targeting larger trout in rivers and lakes—Gilded Brown Trout finish imitates wild brown trout parr

• CDE95 (9.5 cm / 14 g / 1.2 m): Largest profile for pike-perch or trophy trout where bigger baitfish are present

Facts

• Body: Premium balsa

• Length: 7.5 cm

• Weight: 10 g

• Running depth: 1.2 m

• Action: Sinking with flutter on the drop

• Hooks: 2 × VMC Black Nickel trebles, size 10

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

• Target species: Trout, perch