Rapala Countdown Elite Crankbaits 4.5cm 3.5g 0.9m GDPY

Rapala Countdown Elite – Premium Balsa Lure with Controlled Sink

The Countdown Elite combines over 80 years of Rapala craftsmanship with modern construction, delivering exceptional casting distance and an irresistible fluttering descent that triggers strikes from perch and trout.

Legendary Slow-Sinking Action

The controlled slow-sinking method lets you count down to any depth, reaching fish holding at specific levels. As the lure drops, it flutters enticingly—mimicking a wounded baitfish and provoking reaction bites even from cautious predators.

Built for Durability and Performance

Premium balsa ensures a lightweight yet responsive body, while the wire-through construction and heavy-duty split rings handle hard-fighting fish. The 2X strong VMC Black Nickel treble hooks provide reliable hooksets and corrosion resistance.

Choose the Right Variant

The Countdown Elite series offers multiple sizes and colours for different conditions and target species:

• 4.5 cm / 3.5 g / 0.9 m depth (CDE35 – GDPY and other colours): Ultra-light option for finesse presentations targeting trout and perch in shallow water; ideal for small streams and clear conditions

• 5.5 cm / 5 g / 0.9 m depth (CDE55): Versatile mid-size for varied trout and perch fishing; works well in streams and small rivers

• 7.5 cm / 10 g / 1.2 m depth (CDE75): Larger profile for bigger trout, perch, and pike-perch; covers deeper water down to 1.2 m

• 9.5 cm / 14 g / 1.2 m depth (CDE95): Largest size for targeting specimen fish in deeper pools and lakes

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 treble, size #12

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

• Target species: Trout, perch

• Colour: GDPY