Rapala Countdown Elite 9.5cm 14g Gilded Chartreuse Orange Belly

Rapala Countdown Elite 9.5cm 14g – Precision Sinking Wobbler for Perch & Trout

The Rapala Countdown Elite (CD – Countdown) brings decades of hand-crafted balsa expertise into a modern, tournament-ready package. At 9.5cm and 14g, it casts far, sinks controllably, and tempts predators with an irresistible flutter on the way down.

Controlled Sink Rate, Deadly Flutter Action

Built from genuine balsa wood, the Countdown Elite sinks at a predictable rate that lets you count it down to the exact depth where fish are holding. As it descends, the lure produces a seductive side-to-side wobble that triggers reaction strikes from perch and trout even in cold, clear water.

Modern Construction for Real-World Durability

A through-wire construction and heavy-duty split rings keep everything solid under hard-fighting fish, while 2X strong Black Nickel treble hooks by VMC provide razor-sharp hook-ups and long-lasting corrosion resistance. The Gilded Chartreuse Orange Belly finish combines metallic gilding, HD printing, and a high-contrast belly flash that stays visible in stained or coloured water.

Choose the Right Variant

Every colour in the Countdown Elite 9.5cm 14g range shares the same balsa body, sinking action, and VMC hardware — the difference is the finish and when it shines. Pick the colour that best matches your water clarity and target species:

• Gilded Chartreuse Orange Belly — high-visibility chartreuse top with warm orange belly flash; excellent in murky, tannin-stained, or low-light conditions targeting perch and trout

• Gilded Firetiger — classic predator trigger for coloured water, perch and pike

• Gilded Chartreuse Yamame — subtle chartreuse tones for clear mountain streams, trout

• Gilded Yamame — natural baitfish imitation, versatile in rivers and lakes

• Gilded Pearl Orange — pearl shimmer with orange accents, low-light and overcast days

• Gilded Live Roach — realistic roach imitation, ideal for perch and zander over gravel or sand

• Gilded Gold Shad — golden shad pattern, bright conditions in clear stillwaters

• Gilded Clown — bold contrasting pattern, stained water or aggressive fish

• Gilded Maiwashi — Japanese sardine pattern, saltwater-influenced design for coastal and estuarine use

• Gilded Gold Ayu — subtle golden ayu baitfish, clear rivers, trout and chub

• Gilded Glass Ghost — translucent finish for ultra-clear water, pressured fish

• Gilded Silver Shad — clean silver profile, bright sunny conditions

• Gilded Inakko — muted natural finish, calm clear water

• Gilded Rainbow Trout — trout-on-trout imitation, streamer-style lakes and reservoirs

• Gilded Ayu — slender natural ayu pattern, clear river trout fishing

• Gilded Gold Orange — warm gold/orange blend, low-light and dawn sessions

• Gilded Oikawa — delicate river baitfish pattern, clear water, trout and asp

• Gilded Red Belly — high-contrast red belly, universal predator trigger

• Gilded Red Head — classic red head for visibility, mixed predator fishing

• Gilded Wakasagi — smelt imitation, cold clear water, trout and perch

• Gilded Gold Red — gold/red combination, murky water or pike sessions

• Gilded Minnow — natural minnow imitation, rivers and streams

• Gilded Iwana — char-inspired pattern, mountain lakes and cold streams

Facts

• Length: 9.5cm (95mm)

• Weight: 14g

• Body material: Balsa wood

• Swimming action: Sinking

• Hook configuration: 2X strong Black Nickel treble hooks by VMC

• Hardware: Heavy-duty split rings, through-wire construction

• Finish: Gilded Chartreuse Orange Belly — metallic gilding + HD print

• Target species: Perch, trout

• Delivery: 1 lure