Rapala Countdown Elite 9.5cm 14g Gilded Pearl Orange

Rapala Countdown Elite 9.5cm 14g – Precision Sinking Wobbler in Gilded Pearl Orange

The Rapala Countdown Elite combines decades of handcrafted balsa tradition with modern construction, giving spinning anglers a sinking wobbler that falls seductively slow and casts with impressive accuracy.

Controlled Sink Rate, Irresistible Action

Built from balsa wood, the Countdown Elite (CDT – a countdown/sinking lure) descends at a predictable, controlled rate while producing an enticing fluttering motion on the way down. This lets you target fish at any depth in the water column simply by counting down to your strike zone – a technique as effective today as it ever was.

Modern Construction, Lasting Durability

Unlike traditional balsa lures, the Countdown Elite features heavy-duty split rings and a reinforced through-wire, keeping the lure intact even when larger predators strike hard. The Gilded Pearl Orange finish combines metallic effects, HD printing and a bold colour design that stands out in stained or low-visibility water – ideal for perch and trout sessions alike.

Choose the Right Variant

All Countdown Elite 9.5cm 14g variants share the same sinking balsa construction, 2X strong Black Nickel treble hooks by VMC and gilded finish technology. Colour choice is the key decision – match it to water clarity, light conditions and target species:

• Gilded Pearl Orange – warm, high-contrast; works well in murky or coloured water for perch and trout

• Gilded Firetiger – aggressive chartreuse/orange/green pattern; pike and perch in stained water

• Gilded Chartreuse Yamame – bright chartreuse with natural patterning; trout in various conditions

• Gilded Gold Ayu – subtle gold baitfish imitation; clear water, trout and chub

• Gilded Glass Ghost – translucent/pearl; low-light or clear water, selective fish

• Gilded Live Roach – natural roach imitation; rivers and lakes targeting perch and pike

• Gilded Clown – bold multi-colour; heavily coloured water, aggressive perch

• Gilded Silver Shad – classic silver baitfish; versatile, open water

• Gilded Maiwashi – Japanese sardine pattern; clear water, pressured fish

• Gilded Inakko – natural baitfish; rivers, trout and perch

• Gilded Rainbow Trout – trout imitation; ideal for pike and larger perch

• Gilded Ayu – subtle natural; clear conditions, trout

• Gilded Yamame – natural Japanese stream trout pattern; trout fishing

• Gilded Gold Orange – warm gold/orange blend; coloured water, perch

• Gilded Gold Shad – gold shad imitation; versatile, predator fishing

• Gilded Oikawa – delicate natural finish; clear water, selective species

• Gilded Red Belly – red-accented belly; aggressive strikes, pike and perch

• Gilded Wakasagi – smelt imitation; cold clear water, trout

• Gilded Gold Red – bold gold/red; murky conditions, perch

• Gilded Chartreuse Orange Belly – bright chartreuse with orange belly; stained water, perch

• Gilded Red Head – classic red head; universal predator pattern

• Gilded Minnow – natural minnow imitation; rivers and streams

• Gilded Iwana – char/trout pattern; mountain streams, trout

Facts

• Lure type: Sinking wobbler (hard bait)

• Body material: Balsa wood

• Length: 9.5cm (95mm)

• Weight: 14g

• Swimming action: Sinking with fluttering descent

• Hooks: 2X strong Black Nickel treble hooks by VMC, heavy-duty split rings

• Reinforced through-wire construction

• Finish: Gilded Pearl Orange – metallic effects with HD printing

• Target species: Perch, trout

• Supplied as: 1 wobbler