Rapala Countdown Elite Crankbaits 4.5cm 3.5g 0.9m GDRT

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

Over 80 years of lure-making expertise distilled into a compact, ultra-precise balsa wobbler that flutters irresistibly on the drop.

Controlled Slow-Sinking for Precise Depth Targeting

The Countdown Elite inherits the legendary slow-sinking method of the original Countdown, allowing you to count down to the exact depth where fish are holding. The seductive flutter during the descent triggers strikes from wary trout and perch that ignore faster-falling lures.

Modern Construction for Maximum Casting Performance

Wire-through construction and heavy-duty split rings deliver improved durability and secure hook-ups. The premium balsa body enables exceptional casting distance and pinpoint accuracy, even in windy conditions. VMC Black Nickel treble hooks provide reliable penetration.

Choose the Right Variant

The Countdown Elite series offers multiple sizes and colours to match your target species, water conditions and forage base:

• CDE35 (4.5 cm, 3.5 g, 0.9 m depth): Ideal for stream trout, small-water perch and pressured fish; ultralight to light spinning setups — GDRT (Gilded Rainbow Trout) mimics natural rainbow trout fry

• CDE35 GDGS, GDIW, GDOK, GDBT, GDWK, GDMN, GDGO, GDCY, GDAY, GDPY, GDVR, GDSS, GDRB, GDYM, GDGA, GDMT: Additional 4.5 cm colour options for varying light and water clarity

• CDE55 (5.5 cm, 5 g, 0.9 m depth): Versatile mid-size for larger streams and still waters

• CDE75 (7.5 cm, 10 g, 1.2 m depth): Covers more water; suits bigger trout, perch and zander

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

Facts

• Length: 4.5 cm

• Weight: 3.5 g

• Running depth: 0.9 m

• Body: Premium balsa

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

• Hardware: Wire-through construction, heavy-duty split rings

• Action: Sinking with flutter on the drop

• Target species: Trout, perch

• Colour: GDRT (Gilded Rainbow Trout)