Rapala Countdown Elite Crankbaits 4.5cm 3.5g 0.9m GDCY (Gilded Chartreuse Yamame)

Rapala Countdown Elite – Controlled Sinking for Trout and Perch

The Countdown Elite brings over 80 years of Rapala craftsmanship into a premium balsa crankbait built for precision fishing. Its controlled slow-sinking action with an irresistible flutter on the drop triggers strikes from wary trout and perch.

Premium Balsa Construction for Natural Movement

Crafted from select balsa wood, this lure delivers the buoyancy and subtle action that predators find hard to resist. The wire-through construction and heavy-duty split rings ensure durability when fighting spirited fish, while two VMC 7554 Black Nickel treble hooks (size 12) provide reliable hook-ups.

Modern Design for Maximum Casting Performance

Engineered for exceptional casting distance and accuracy, the Countdown Elite lets you place your lure exactly where the fish hold. Metallic plating combined with HD printing creates the Gilded Chartreuse Yamame pattern—a high-visibility finish that excels in stained water or low-light conditions.

Choose the Right Variant

The Countdown Elite series offers multiple sizes and colours to match your fishing situation.

• CDE35 (4.5 cm, 3.5 g, 0.9 m depth): Compact profile for stream trout, small river perch, and finicky fish in clear water. Ideal for ultralight setups. Gilded Chartreuse Yamame stands out in murky or overcast conditions.

• CDE35 Gilded Iwana, Gilded Gold Shad, Gilded Brown Trout, Gilded Wakasagi, Gilded Pink Yamame: Natural baitfish imitations for varying water clarity.

• CDE55 (5.5 cm, 5 g, 0.9 m depth): Slightly larger silhouette for medium-sized trout and perch in rivers and lakes.

• CDE75 (7.5 cm, 10 g, 1.2 m depth): Bigger profile for larger trout, perch, and pike-perch in deeper water.

• CDE95 (9.5 cm, 14 g, 1.2 m depth): Maximum presence for targeting bigger predators.

Facts

• Length: 4.5 cm

• Weight: 3.5 g

• Running depth: 0.9 m

• Body material: Premium balsa

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

• Action: Sinking with flutter on the drop

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

• Target species: Trout, perch

• Colour: Gilded Chartreuse Yamame (GDCY)