Rapala Countdown Elite Crankbaits 4.5cm 3.5g 0.9m GDAY (Gilded Ayu)

Rapala Countdown Elite – Premium Balsa Crankbait with Legendary Slow-Sinking Action

The Countdown Elite brings over 80 years of Rapala craftsmanship into a modern, high-performance balsa lure designed for precise, controlled presentations targeting trout and perch.

Irresistible Flutter on the Drop

The hallmark of the Countdown Elite is its controlled slow-sinking behaviour paired with an enticing flutter during the descent. This lifelike action triggers strikes from wary fish, making it highly effective in clear water and pressured conditions.

Built for Durability and Distance

Modern construction features a wire-through design, heavy-duty split rings, and 2X strong VMC Black Nickel treble hooks (size 12). Premium balsa ensures buoyancy and responsiveness, while the refined weight distribution delivers impressive casting distance and pinpoint accuracy.

Choose the Right Variant

The Countdown Elite series is available in multiple sizes and colours to match different fishing scenarios:

• 4.5 cm / 3.5 g (CDE35) – Compact profile for shallow streams and finicky trout; reaches 0.9 m depth. Gilded Ayu (GDAY) offers a subtle, natural baitfish pattern ideal for clear-water conditions.

• 5.5 cm / 5 g (CDE55) – Versatile mid-size option for varied trout and perch waters; 0.9 m running depth.

• 7.5 cm / 10 g (CDE75) – Larger silhouette for bigger perch, deeper runs, and increased casting range; runs to 1.2 m.

• 9.5 cm / 14 g (CDE95) – Maximum presence for targeting larger predators in open water; 1.2 m depth.

Facts

• Body: premium balsa

• Length: 4.5 cm

• Weight: 3.5 g

• Running depth: 0.9 m

• Action: sinking with flutter on the drop

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

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

• Target species: trout, perch

• Colour: Gilded Ayu