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Rapala · Stickbaits & Minnows

Rapala CDE95 Countdown Elite, 0.5 oz, GDAY Ayu

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Color: GDAY Ayu23 colorsChange

Color: GDAY Ayu

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Item weight
14 Grams
Product dimensions
5.51 x 1.38 x 0.87 inches

Quick take

A 3.7 inch Rapala minnow lure with tungsten weight for 20% greater casting distance and a horizontal sink profile.

Best for

  • Shallow water presentations in bass lakes with long casts
  • Mimicking small baitfish behavior with suspended fall
  • Fishing around submerged structure where lure tracking matters

Skip if

  • You need depth control below 1.2 cm
  • You prefer topwater or fast-action lures

Strengths

  • Tungsten weight delivers 20% better casting distance than plastic core
  • Horizontal fall position resembles a dying or disoriented baitfish
  • Knife-edge point penetrates quickly on take

Trade-offs

  • Shallow 1.2 cm running depth limits effectiveness in deeper water
  • Minnow profile is less effective for aggressive bass than larger cranks

Fishing fit

Species
  • Bass
Water
  • Freshwater
Techniques
  • Casting

How to choose a color and size

Color

Colors and when to pick them
OptionsWhen to pick itConditions
GDCG Pearl Orange, GDCY Chartreuse Yamame, GDGO Gold Orange, GDPY Pink YamameStands out in stained or muddy water and in low light.
  • Stained
  • Muddy
  • Overcast
  • Low light
GDFT Guild Fire TigerA loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud.
  • Stained
  • Muddy
  • Overcast
  • Low light
GDGGH Guild Glass GhostGives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun.
  • Clear
  • Bright
GDSS Silver ShadFlashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water.
  • Clear
  • Stained
  • Bright
  • Overcast
  • Shad
GDMN MinnowLooks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look.
  • Clear
  • Bright
  • Overcast
GDGR Gold RedMatches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season.
  • Stained
  • Crawfish
GDGA Gold Ayu, GDGS Gold ShadFlashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days.
  • Stained
  • Overcast
  • Low light

Which one should I pick?

Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.

Versions of this product on this site
VersionLure weightLengthColorSuits
Rapala CDE95 Countdown Elite, 0.5 oz, GDAY AyuLure weight:1/2 ozLength:3.7 inColor:GDAY AyuSuits:—
Rapala CDE95 Countdown Elite Minnow, 3.7 in, 14 g, Gold AyuLure weight:1/2 ozLength:3.7 inColor:GDGA Gold AyuSuits:Stained water
Rapala CDE95 Countdown Elite, 0.5 oz, GDGO Gold OrangeLure weight:1/2 ozLength:3.7 inColor:GDGO Gold OrangeSuits:Stained and muddy water

About this type

A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.

Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.

Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.

Facts

This version's specifications
Lure weight1/2 oz
Length3.7 in
ColorGDAY Ayu

Common questions

How much does it weigh?

It weighs 1/2 oz.

How long is it?

It is 3.7 in long.

What color is this version?

This version is GDAY Ayu.

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