Rapala · Stickbaits & Minnows
Rapala CDE95 Countdown Elite Minnow, 3.7 in, 14 g, Gold Ayu
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- Item weight
- 14 g
Quick take
A 3.7 inch Rapala minnow lure with tungsten weight for 20% greater casting distance and a horizontal sink profile.
This 3.7-inch Countdown Elite minnow in Gold Ayu weighs about half an ounce. It sinks at roughly one and a half feet per second and flutters down on the fall before wobbling through the retrieve, a fit for bass anglers who fish a set depth.
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
Specifications
| Type | minnow-style crankbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 3.7 in |
| Weight | 14 g / 0.5 oz |
| Dive depth | 1.2 cm |
| Running depth | Horizontal fall |
| Core weight | Tungsten |
| Color | Gold Ayu |
When and where to fish it
Its gold pattern flashes in stained and tea-colored water and on dark days.
- Clarity
- Stained
- Light
- Overcast
- Low light
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| GDCG Pearl Orange, GDCY Chartreuse Yamame, GDGO Gold Orange, GDPY Pink Yamame | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| GDFT Guild Fire Tiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| GDGGH Guild Glass Ghost | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| GDSS Silver Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| GDMN Minnow | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| GDGR Gold Red | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| GDGA Gold Ayu, GDGS Gold ShadThis one | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapala CDE95 Countdown Elite, 0.5 oz, GDAY Ayu | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:3.7 in | Color:GDAY Ayu | Suits:— |
| Rapala CDE95 Countdown Elite Minnow, 3.7 in, 14 g, Gold Ayu | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:3.7 in | Color:GDGA Gold Ayu | Suits:Stained water |
| Rapala CDE95 Countdown Elite, 0.5 oz, GDGO Gold Orange | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:3.7 in | Color:GDGO Gold Orange | Suits: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
| Lure weight | 1/2 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 3.7 in |
| Color | GDGA Gold Ayu |
| Color family | Gold |
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 GDGA Gold Ayu.
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