Rapala Countdown Elite Crankbaits 4.5cm 3.5g 0.9m GDGO (Gilded Gold Orange)

Rapala Countdown Elite 4.5cm 3.5g – Premium Balsa Precision for Trout and Perch

The Countdown Elite represents over 80 years of Rapala lure-making expertise refined into a compact, highly effective sinking crankbait. Its controlled slow-sinking action and seductive flutter make it irresistible to predatory fish in shallow waters.

Controlled Descent That Triggers Strikes

The legendary Countdown method allows you to count down to your desired depth and work the lure precisely where fish are holding. At 3.5g and a running depth of 0.9m, this ultra-light crankbait excels in streams, small rivers, and clear shallow lakes where subtlety wins.

Built Tough for Lasting Performance

Despite its delicate balsa body, the Countdown Elite features wire-through construction and heavy-duty split rings for reliable durability. VMC 2X strong Black Nickel treble hooks ensure solid hooksets on hard-fighting trout and perch.

Choose the Right Variant

The Countdown Elite series offers multiple sizes and colours to match local forage and fishing conditions.

• 4.5cm / 3.5g (CDE35) – Gilded Gold Orange: Ideal for stained water, low-light conditions, and aggressive perch; the bright gold-orange finish maximises visibility

• 4.5cm / 3.5g – Gilded Iwana, Gilded Gold Shad, Gilded Brown Trout, Gilded Wakasagi, and other natural patterns: Clear water and pressured trout

• 5.5cm / 5g (CDE55): Slightly larger profile for bigger trout, chub, or when extra casting distance is needed

• 7.5cm / 10g (CDE75): Medium-sized rivers and deeper pools; targets larger perch and small pike-perch

• 9.5cm / 14g (CDE95): Maximum casting range and depth for covering more water

Facts

• Length: 4.5 cm

• Weight: 3.5 g

• Running depth: 0.9 m

• Body: Premium balsa

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

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

• Action: Sinking with flutter on the drop

• Target species: Trout, perch