Rapala Countdown Elite 9.5cm 14g Gilded Gold Red

Rapala Countdown Elite 9.5 cm 14 g – Precision Sinking Wobbler in Gilded Gold Red

The Countdown Elite combines Rapala's legendary balsa craftsmanship with modern construction to deliver a sinking wobbler that counts down to the strike zone with seductive, fluttering action — now in an eye-catching Gilded Gold Red finish.

Controlled Sink Rate, Irresistible Action

Built from balsa wood, the Countdown Elite (CD) sinks at a steady, predictable rate that lets you count it down to any depth where predators are holding. As it descends, the lure produces a tantalising flutter that perch, trout, and other predatory fish find hard to ignore — even on a straight retrieve.

Modern Build for Cast Distance and Durability

Despite its balsa core, the Elite is engineered for long casts and pinpoint accuracy. Heavy-duty split rings and a through-wire construction keep the lure intact through hard takes and repeated use, while 2X strong black nickel treble hooks by VMC provide reliable, corrosion-resistant hook-ups on every cast.

Choose the Right Variant

All variants share the same 9.5 cm / 14 g sinking profile and balsa construction — the only difference is colour. Pick your pattern to match water clarity, light conditions, and target species:

• Gilded Gold Red — warm gold base with red accents; effective in coloured or tannin-stained water for perch and trout

• Gilded Gold Ayu — natural baitfish tone for clear, pressured water

• Gilded Gold Shad — silver-grey shad imitation; versatile in clear to lightly coloured conditions

• Gilded Oikawa — subtle naturalistic finish for wary fish

• Gilded Yamame — stream trout pattern; ideal for trout in clear rivers

• Gilded Glass Ghost — translucent finish; strong in clear, bright conditions

• Gilded Red Belly — high-contrast belly trigger for perch and pike

• Gilded Chartreuse Yamame — high-visibility chartreuse; low-light or turbid water

• Gilded Pearl Orange — pearlescent warm tone; versatile all-round choice

• Gilded Live Roach — roach imitation; excellent for perch and zander

• Gilded Clown — bold multi-colour pattern; cold or coloured water

• Gilded Silver Shad — classic silver; bright-light, clear-water situations

• Gilded Maiwashi — sardine-style finish; good in coastal or brackish contexts

• Gilded Ayu — ayu baitfish imitation; clear, slow-moving water

• Gilded Inakko — neutral natural finish for gin-clear conditions

• Gilded Red Head — classic red-head; universal attractor pattern

• Gilded Chartreuse Orange Belly — dual high-visibility tones; murky or very low light

• Gilded Rainbow Trout — lifelike trout imitation; rivers and reservoirs

• Gilded Wakasagi — smelt pattern; cold, clear stillwaters

• Gilded Minnow — slim baitfish; clear water, finicky fish

• Gilded Gold Orange — warm metallic; dawn/dusk or stained water

• Gilded Firetiger — classic attractor; pike and perch in coloured water

• Gilded Iwana — char-inspired finish; mountain streams and clear lakes

Facts

• Length: 9.5 cm (95 mm)

• Weight: 14 g

• Body material: Balsa wood

• Lure type: Sinking wobbler (countdown)

• Swimming action: Sinking with flutter

• Hooks: 2X strong black nickel VMC treble hooks

• Split rings: Heavy-duty

• Target species: Perch, trout

• Supplied: 1 lure per pack