Rapala Countdown Elite 9.5cm 14g Gilded Firetiger

Rapala Countdown Elite 9.5 cm 14 g – Precise Depth Control in a Handcrafted Balsa Wobbler

The Rapala Countdown Elite (CDE) brings decades of Finnish lure-making craft into a modern sinking wobbler built for perch, trout, and beyond. At 9.5 cm and 14 g, it casts far, sinks on demand, and tempts fish with an irresistible flutter on the way down.

Controlled Sink, Deadly Flutter

The Countdown Elite's signature is its measured, controllable sink rate. Count it down to the exact depth where fish are holding, then retrieve — a tactic that consistently outperforms random-depth presentations in layered or stratified water. During the sink, the balsa body generates a seductive, natural fluttering action that triggers strikes even from inactive fish.

Modern Construction on a Proven Foundation

Handcrafted balsa wood keeps weight low and buoyancy balanced, while heavy-duty split rings and a through-wire construction handle the runs of larger predators. The 2x strong black nickel VMC treble hooks bite and hold firmly. The Gilded Firetiger finish combines metallic gold layering with HD printing — delivering high visibility in coloured or low-light water without looking artificial.

Choose the Right Variant

Every colour in the Countdown Elite 9.5 cm / 14 g range shares the same sinking action and balsa construction — the choice comes down to water clarity and light conditions. Pick the finish that best matches your target environment:

• Gilded Firetiger — high-contrast green/orange/gold pattern; ideal for murky or stained water, perch and pike in low visibility

• Gilded Gold Ayu — subtle gold baitfish; clear water, pressured trout and perch

• Gilded Gold Shad — grey-gold shad imitation; versatile for mixed predator fishing

• Gilded Oikawa — natural minnow tones; clear rivers and streams, trout

• Gilded Yamame / Gilded Chartreuse Yamame — trout-specific patterns; streams and mountain lakes

• Gilded Glass Ghost — translucent; ultra-clear water, finicky fish

• Gilded Red Belly — perch and zander trigger colour; low-light conditions

• Gilded Minnow — classic natural baitfish; all-round freshwater use

• Gilded Rainbow Trout — lifelike trout imitation; larger perch and pike in clear water

• Gilded Red Head — classic attractor; stained water, vertical jigging

• Gilded Inakko / Gilded Wakasagi / Gilded Iwana / Gilded Maiwashi / Gilded Ayu / Gilded Gold Ayu — Japanese-inspired natural baitfish patterns; trout, perch, clear water

• Gilded Pearl Orange / Gilded Gold Orange / Gilded Chartreuse Orange Belly — warm attractor tones; coloured water, early season

• Gilded Silver Shad — silver lateral-line pattern; open water, deeper presentations

• Gilded Live Roach — roach imitation; zander and perch on stillwaters

• Gilded Clown — bold attractor; coloured or cold water, aggressive reaction strikes

• Gilded Gold Red — red-and-gold classic; pike and perch in tannin-stained water

Facts

• Length: 9.5 cm (95 mm)

• Weight: 14 g

• Swimming action: Sinking

• Body material: Balsa wood

• Hooks: 2x strong black nickel VMC treble hooks

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

• Colour: Gilded Firetiger

• Target species: Perch, trout (and other predators)

• Supplied as: 1 wobbler