Rapala Countdown Elite Crankbaits 4.5cm 3.5g 0.9m gilded gold ayu

Rapala Countdown Elite – Premium Balsa Craftsmanship for Precise Depth Control

The Countdown Elite combines over 80 years of Rapala lure-making expertise with modern construction, delivering a sinking crankbait that flutters enticingly on the drop to trigger strikes from perch and trout.

Controlled Sinking Action for Targeted Presentations

The legendary slow-sinking method lets you count down to your desired depth and hold the strike zone longer. The seductive flutter during descent mimics a wounded baitfish, provoking reaction bites even from cautious fish in clear water conditions.

Built Tough for Lasting Performance

Wire-through construction and heavy-duty split rings provide durability that matches the premium balsa body. VMC 2X strong Black Nickel treble hooks ensure solid hooksets, while the modern design delivers maximum casting distance and accuracy.

Choose the Right Variant

The Countdown Elite series offers multiple sizes and finishes to match your target species and fishing conditions.

• 4.5 cm / 3.5 g (CDE35) – Ideal for perch, small trout, and finesse presentations in shallow water down to 0.9 m; Gilded Gold Ayu excels in clear to slightly stained water with its natural baitfish shimmer

• 5.5 cm / 5 g (CDE55) – Versatile mid-size option for trout and larger perch; covers 0.9 m depth range

• 7.5 cm / 10 g (CDE75) – Increased casting distance and deeper running to 1.2 m; suits larger trout and predatory species

• 9.5 cm / 14 g (CDE95) – The biggest profile for targeting specimen fish at 1.2 m depth

Facts

• Length: 4.5 cm

• Weight: 3.5 g

• Running depth: 0.9 m

• Body material: Premium balsa

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

• Action: Sinking with flutter on the drop

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

• Colour: Gilded Gold Ayu

• Target species: Perch, trout