Rapala · Stickbaits & Minnows
Rapala Countdown 1/4 oz, 2.75 in, Suspended Lure
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- Item weight
- 7.08 Grams
- Product dimensions
- 4 x 2 x 1 inches
Quick take
Lightweight balsa minnow lure that suspends at a controlled depth, sized for trout in streams and lakes.
This is the Silver Mackerel Rapala CountDown, a 2 3/4 inch balsa minnow that weighs 1/4 oz and carries two No. 7 hooks. It sinks, and a count of seconds after the cast puts it in the 5 to 8 foot zone. Anglers working trout and suspended fish near weed tops or bottom structure can use it to return to the same depth repeatedly.
Best for
- Trout fishing in streams and small ponds
- Suspended fish over moderate depth
- Anglers using the countdown technique
Skip if
- You need long casting distance; 1/4 oz is light
- You fish heavy weeds or wood
Strengths
- Balsa construction creates lifelike swimming action
- Countdown method lets you reach suspended fish at any depth from 5 to 8 ft
- Needle point hooks are sharp and reliable
Trade-offs
- 1/4 oz limits casting distance in wind or on heavy line
- Balsa can dent or crack if struck against rocks
- Two treble hooks snag easily in vegetation and wood
Fishing fit
- Species
- Trout
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Beginner
Specifications
| Type | suspending minnow |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1/4 oz |
| Dive depth | 5-8 ft |
| Material | Balsa |
| Hooks | 2 (#7 Needle Point) |
| Color example | Silver Mackerel |
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
How deep and around what
It runs down to 8 ft, in the mid depth zone, along grass edges and rock.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft) (this product)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 8 ft
- Depth zone
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Rock
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Silver, Silver MackerelThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Green Mackerel, Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Red Head | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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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 | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapala Countdown Lure, 1/4 oz | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Length:2.75 in | Maximum diving depth:8 ft | Color:Sardine | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), bass, trout and walleye |
| Rapala Countdown Lure, 1/4 oz, Silver | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Length:2.75 in | Maximum diving depth:8 ft | Color:Silver | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear and stained water |
| Rapala Countdown 1/4 oz, 2.75 in, Suspended Lure | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Length:2.75 in | Maximum diving depth:8 ft | Color:Silver Mackerel | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear and stained 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 | 1/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.75 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 5 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 8 ft |
| Buoyancy | Sinking |
| Lip | Round |
| Color | Silver Mackerel |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/4 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2.75 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 8 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a sinking lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Silver Mackerel.
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