Rapala Countdown Elite Crankbaits 4.5cm 3.5g 0.9m GDWK (Gilded Wakasagi)

Rapala Countdown Elite — Premium Balsa Crankbait with Controlled Sinking Action

Over 80 years of lure-making expertise refined into one compact, precision-crafted balsa wobbler that excels at targeting perch and trout in shallow waters.

Irresistible Flutter Action

The Countdown Elite sinks slowly and controllably while producing a seductive fluttering movement that triggers strikes from wary fish. This signature action, inherited from the legendary original CountDown, makes the lure effective even when simply letting it drop through the water column.

Built for Performance and Durability

Modern construction delivers maximum casting distance and accuracy despite the lightweight 3.5 g body. The wire-through design, heavy-duty split rings, and 2× strong VMC Black Nickel treble hooks (size 12) ensure this lure can handle aggressive strikes and repeated use.

Choose the Right Variant

The Countdown Elite series offers multiple sizes and colour patterns to match your target species and fishing conditions:

• CDE35 (4.5 cm, 3.5 g, 0.9 m depth) — Ideal for perch and trout in shallow streams, small rivers, and ponds; Gilded Wakasagi imitates small baitfish with metallic HD-printed finish

• CDE55 (5.5 cm, 5 g, 0.9 m depth) — Versatile mid-size option for slightly larger fish or when more casting weight is needed

• CDE75 (7.5 cm, 10 g, 1.2 m depth) — Reaches deeper zones; suited for larger trout or pike-perch

• CDE95 (9.5 cm, 14 g, 1.2 m depth) — Largest profile for targeting bigger predators in deeper water

Facts

• Body: Premium balsa

• Length: 4.5 cm

• Weight: 3.5 g

• Running depth: 0.9 m

• 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: Perch, trout

• Colour: Gilded Wakasagi (metallic HD print)