Rapala Countdown Elite Crankbait 7.5cm 1.2m 10g GDGS gilded gold shad

Rapala Countdown Elite 7.5cm – Premium Balsa Crankbait with Controlled Sink Rate

Over 80 years of lure-making expertise refined into a modern balsa wobbler that casts far, sinks predictably, and flutters irresistibly on the drop.

Precise Depth Control for Targeted Strikes

The Countdown Elite's controlled slow-sinking action lets you count down to exactly the depth where trout and perch are holding. At 1.2 m running depth and 10 g weight, this 7.5 cm model reaches mid-water zones quickly and maintains the strike zone longer than lighter variants. The signature flutter on the drop triggers reaction bites from hesitant fish.

Built Tough for Confident Fishing

Wire-through construction runs the full length of the premium balsa body, connecting directly to heavy-duty split rings. This means when a bigger fish hits, the force transfers through steel rather than wood. Two VMC Black Nickel treble hooks (size 10) complete a setup designed for reliability without sacrificing the natural wobble balsa delivers.

Choose the Right Variant

The Countdown Elite series spans multiple sizes and colours to match conditions and target species. Select your variant based on water depth, target fish, and forage profile:

• CDE35 (4.5 cm, 3.5 g, 0.9 m depth): Ultra-finesse presentations for wary trout in shallow, clear streams; size 12 hooks

• CDE55 (5.5 cm, 5 g, 0.9 m depth): Versatile mid-size option for perch and trout in moderate currents; size 12 hooks

• CDE75 (7.5 cm, 10 g, 1.2 m depth): Larger profile for deeper pools and bigger fish; covers water efficiently; size 10 hooks – Gilded Gold Shad

• CDE95 (9.5 cm, 14 g, 1.2 m depth): Maximum casting distance and presence for stained water or aggressive fish; size 10 hooks

• Gilded Gold Shad: Metallic gold flanks with subtle dark shading; excels in moderately clear to lightly stained water under overcast skies

Facts

• Length: 7.5 cm

• Weight: 10 g

• Running depth: 1.2 m

• Body: Premium balsa

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

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

• Action: Sinking with flutter on the drop

• Target species: Trout, perch