Rapala Countdown Elite Crankbaits 4.5cm 3.5g 0.9m Gilded Red Belly (GDRB)

Rapala Countdown Elite – Premium Balsa Crankbait with Controlled Sink Rate

The Countdown Elite combines over 80 years of lure-making expertise into a compact 4.5 cm sinking crankbait that flutters enticingly on the drop, triggering strikes from wary trout and perch.

Controlled Slow-Sinking Action

The legendary countdown method lets you target precise depths by counting down seconds after the cast. As the lure descends, its seductive flutter imitates a wounded baitfish—irresistible to predators holding at specific water layers.

Built for Precision and Durability

A wire-through construction paired with heavy-duty split rings ensures this balsa lure handles aggressive strikes without failure. Two VMC Black Nickel treble hooks (size 12) deliver reliable hooksets, while the modern build allows impressive casting distance and accuracy for its size.

Choose the Right Variant

The Countdown Elite series offers multiple sizes and colour patterns to match local forage and fishing conditions:

• 4.5 cm / 3.5 g (CDE35) – Ideal for targeting perch and trout in shallow streams, small rivers, or when fish are focused on micro baitfish. Running depth 0.9 m. Available colours include Gilded Red Belly (GDRB), Gilded Iwana, Gilded Gold Shad, Gilded Brown Trout, Gilded Wakasagi, Gilded Pink Yamame, Gilded Mediterranean Trout, Gilded Ayu, Gilded Yamame, and more.

• 5.5 cm / 5 g (CDE55) – A versatile mid-size option for slightly larger trout, perch, and chub in varied water conditions. Running depth 0.9 m.

• 7.5 cm / 10 g (CDE75) – Suited for bigger trout, perch, and asp in deeper or faster water. Running depth 1.2 m.

• 9.5 cm / 14 g (CDE95) – The largest model for targeting specimen trout and pike-perch in lakes and larger rivers. Running depth 1.2 m.

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

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

• Action: sinking with flutter on the drop

• Target species: trout, perch

• Colour: Gilded Red Belly