Rapala · Shallow Diving Crankbaits
Rapala Countdown 01, 1 in, 1/16 oz, Brook Trout
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Color: Brook Trout
- Brook Trout
- Silver not in Size 5, 1 inch
Size: Size 5, 1 inch
- Size 5, 1 inch
- Size 7, 1 inch not in Brook Trout
- Item weight
- 4.54 g
- Product dimensions
- 4.01 x 1.01 x 1 inches
Quick take
Tiny 1-inch sinking crankbait for ultralight trout fishing in small streams and creeks.
The Rapala CountDown 01 is a one-inch sinking lure in a Brook Trout pattern, sized for small water and trout-focused fishing. At 1/16 oz it runs about one to three feet deep, so a countdown after the cast gives an angler easy control of the depth. Its natural color and single treble hook keep the setup simple for anglers who want a small, precise lure.
Best for
- Ultralight trout in small to medium streams
- Panfish and bluegill on light line
- Downsizing when larger lures get refuses
Skip if
- You fish heavy line or large rod
- You need distance casting
Strengths
- Extremely light 1/16 oz suits ultralight setups
- Compact size imitates juvenile baitfish
- Brook trout color is proven pattern
Trade-offs
- Difficult to cast on anything but ultralight line
- Sinking action is gradual due to small size
- Small treble hooks suit only small fish
Fishing fit
- Species
- Trout
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
Specifications
| Type | sinking crankbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 1 in |
| Weight | 1/16 oz |
| Color | Brook trout |
When and where to fish it
Its natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
- Water temperature
- Cool (50 to 60°F)
- Warm (60 to 75°F)
- Fished from
- Bank
- Boat
- Kayak
How deep and around what
At 1/16 oz it runs to 3 ft, shallow enough to tick the tops of submerged grass and bump shallow wood.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft) (this product)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 3 ft
- Depth zone
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
What it imitates
Its natural pattern imitates bluegill and perch.
- Bluegill
- Perch
About this type
A crankbait is a hard-bodied lure that wobbles on a steady retrieve; most have a lip that sets how deep they run.
On a lipped bait, a bigger or steeper lip usually sends it deeper.
Most lipped crankbaits float at rest and dive when reeled, so a pause lets the lure back up and away from a snag.
Compared with Jerkbaits: A jerkbait is worked with twitches and pauses and often suspends or floats; a crankbait is reeled.
Facts
| Lure weight | 1/16 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 1 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 3 ft |
| Buoyancy | Sinking |
| Color | Brook Trout |
| Color family | Natural |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 3 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a sinking lure.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/16 oz.
How long is it?
It is 1 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Brook Trout.
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