Rapala Countdown Elite Crankbait 7.5cm 1.2m 10g GDWK (Gilded Wakasagi)

Rapala Countdown Elite 7.5cm Gilded Wakasagi – Premium Balsa Crankbait with Controlled Slow-Sinking Action

Built on over 80 years of lure-making expertise, the Countdown Elite delivers a seductive fluttering descent that triggers strikes from wary perch and trout.

Irresistible Flutter on the Drop

The premium balsa body creates a natural, slow-sinking action with enticing flutter movements that mimic a dying baitfish. This controlled descent allows you to count down to specific depths, targeting fish holding at precise water layers up to 1.2 m.

Built for Distance and Durability

Modern construction combines wire-through design with heavy-duty split rings for maximum casting accuracy and the strength to handle hard-fighting fish. Two size 10 VMC 7554 Black Nickel treble hooks ensure reliable hook-ups, while the HD-printed Gilded Wakasagi finish with metallic effects produces a lifelike flash.

Choose the Right Variant

The Countdown Elite series covers a range of sizes to match local forage and fishing conditions:

• 4.5 cm / 3.5 g (0.9 m depth): Ideal for ultra-finesse presentations targeting small stream trout and cautious perch in clear, shallow water

• 5.5 cm / 5 g (0.9 m depth): Versatile mid-size option for medium-sized perch and trout in streams and small lakes

• 7.5 cm / 10 g (1.2 m depth): The current model – perfect for larger perch and trout in deeper pools, lakes, and rivers where extra casting distance and a bigger profile are needed

• 9.5 cm / 14 g (1.2 m depth): Maximum profile for trophy fish or stained water where visibility is limited

Facts

• Length: 7.5 cm

• Weight: 10 g

• Running depth: 1.2 m

• Body: Premium balsa

• Hooks: 2 × VMC 7554 Black Nickel treble, size 10

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

• Action: Sinking with flutter on the drop

• Target species: Perch, trout

• Colour: Gilded Wakasagi