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Rapala · Suspending Jerkbaits
Rapala Countdown, 3/16 oz
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- Item weight
- 5.31 Grams
- Product dimensions
- 4 x 2 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 3/16 oz balsa lure that suspends at controlled depths, designed for reaching fish holding at specific levels.
A 2-inch balsa minnow that sinks, the CountDown lets you count it down to the depth where fish are holding before you start reeling. It works from roughly 3 to 6 feet, which suits suspended trout and panfish near weed tops or bottom structure. Two black nickel treble hooks and a 3/16 oz body make it easy to cast on light tackle.
Best for
- Suspended trout near weed lines
- Panfish in deep water columns
- Drop-and-pause presentations
Skip if
- You need to cast long distances; lightweight lures require finesse casting
- You fish heavy cover; this lure dives only to medium depth
Strengths
- Balsa construction creates realistic minnow action
- Suspending design allows anglers to pause at precise depths
- Custom swimming action triggers bites during pauses
Trade-offs
- 3/16 oz weight limits casting distance in wind
- Balsa is delicate compared to plastic construction
- Requires counting or timing to reach desired depth
Fishing fit
- Species
- Trout
- Panfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | suspending jerkbait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 3/16 oz |
| Construction | Balsa |
| Hooks | VMC Black Nickel |
When and where to fish it
Its firetiger pattern is a loud one that suits stained and muddy water.
- Clarity
- Stained
- Muddy
- Light
- Overcast
- Low light
How deep and around what
It runs down to 6 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
- 6 ft
- Depth zone
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Rock
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 | 3/16 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 6 ft |
| Buoyancy | Sinking |
| Color | Firetiger |
| Color family | Firetiger |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/16 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 6 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a sinking lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Firetiger.
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