Rapala Countdown Elite 9.5cm 14g Gilded Wakasagi

Rapala Countdown Elite 9.5cm 14g – Precision Depth Control on Every Cast

The Rapala Countdown Elite (CD – Countdown) in Gilded Wakasagi brings Rapala's legendary balsa craftsmanship into the modern era, combining a controlled, fluttering sink with long-cast engineering and striking metallic finishes that demand a second look from perch and trout alike.

Controlled Sink Rate, Deadly Flutter

Hand-tuned balsa wood gives the Countdown Elite its signature action: a seductive, side-to-side flutter on the drop that mimics a wounded baitfish. Because balsa sinks at a predictable, measurable rate, you can count the lure down to the exact strike zone – a decisive edge when fish are holding at a specific depth along structure or in the water column.

Built for Distance and Durability

Modern engineering upgrades make the Elite a step ahead of classic countdown lures. The through-wire construction and heavy-duty split rings keep everything solid under repeated strikes, while the aerodynamic body profile delivers improved casting distance and accuracy. Two 2X strong black nickel treble hooks by VMC ensure a firm hookset and resist corrosion during extended sessions.

Choose the Right Variant

Every colour in the Countdown Elite 9.5cm 14g range shares the same sinking action and balsa body. Colour choice is your main tool for matching conditions and target species.

• Gilded Wakasagi – current variant; subtle silver-white baitfish profile with metallic gilded finish; effective for perch and trout in clear to slightly coloured water

• Gilded Ayu / Gilded Gold Ayu – natural golden-olive tones; versatile in rivers for trout and chub

• Gilded Minnow – realistic translucent minnow pattern; clear water, natural light conditions

• Gilded Gold Shad / Gilded Silver Shad – shad silhouette with metallic flash; open water and reservoirs

• Gilded Oikawa – pale roach-style finish; rivers and lakes for perch and ide

• Gilded Yamame / Gilded Chartreuse Yamame – trout-inspired spotting; ideal for trout streams

• Gilded Glass Ghost – translucent ghost pattern; bright days, pressured clear water

• Gilded Red Belly / Gilded Red Head – high-contrast red accents; low-light, stained water

• Gilded Inakko – small baitfish pattern; finicky perch in clear conditions

• Gilded Pearl Orange – warm orange flash; autumn sessions, coloured water

• Gilded Chartreuse Orange Belly / Gilded Gold Orange – high-visibility chartreuse; murky water, pike and perch

• Gilded Rainbow Trout – trout prey imitation; predator fishing on trout waters

• Gilded Live Roach – natural roach finish; versatile perch and zander lure

• Gilded Clown – bold mixed colours; off-colour or very low-light conditions

• Gilded Firetiger – classic green-orange-black; pike in weedy or murky environments

• Gilded Maiwashi – sardine-style flash; saltwater-adjacent or large open waters

• Gilded Iwana – char pattern; cold, clear mountain or alpine waters

• Gilded Gold Red – gold-red contrast; dusk or dawn, dark water

Facts

• Length: 95mm (9.5cm)

• Weight: 14g

• Body material: Balsa wood

• Swimming action: Sinking

• Hooks: 2X strong black nickel treble hooks by VMC

• Split rings: Heavy-duty

• Through-wire construction

• Target species: Perch, trout

• Delivery: 1 lure in selected colour