Rapala Countdown Elite Crankbaits 4.5cm 3.5g 0.9m GDMT (Gilded Mediterranean Trout)

Rapala Countdown Elite CDE35 GDMT – Precision Sinking Action for Trout & Perch

The Countdown Elite combines over 80 years of Rapala craftsmanship into a premium balsa crankbait with legendary controlled sink rate and irresistible flutter.

Wire-Through Durability Meets Classic Balsa Performance

Built around a stable wire-through construction with heavy-duty split rings, this compact 4.5 cm lure handles aggressive strikes without compromising the lively action that only premium balsa can deliver. The modern build ensures maximum casting distance and pinpoint accuracy, even in tight stream conditions.

Irresistible Flutter on the Drop

The Countdown Elite sinks slowly and controllably while producing a seductive fluttering action that triggers reaction strikes from wary fish. Count it down to your target depth—whether working shallow riffles or probing deeper pools—and retrieve with confidence.

Choose the Right Variant

The Countdown Elite series offers multiple sizes and colours to match your fishing conditions. Select based on target depth, forage size, and water clarity.

• CDE35 (4.5 cm, 3.5 g, 0.9 m depth): Compact profile ideal for pressured trout streams, small rivers, and finesse perch tactics. Gilded Mediterranean Trout (GDMT) excels in clear to slightly stained water with its natural trout pattern and metallic flash. Also available in Gilded Iwana, Gilded Gold Shad, Gilded Brown Trout, Gilded Wakasagi, Gilded Ayu, and more.

• CDE55 (5.5 cm, 5 g, 0.9 m depth): Mid-size option for larger streams and mixed trout/perch waters.

• CDE75 (7.5 cm, 10 g, 1.2 m depth): Bigger profile for deeper runs and larger predators.

• CDE95 (9.5 cm, 14 g, 1.2 m depth): Full-size version for targeting bigger trout and zander.

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

• Action: Sinking with flutter on the drop

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

• Target species: Trout, perch

• Colour: Gilded Mediterranean Trout (GDMT)