Rapala · Suspending Jerkbaits
Rapala Countdown, 7/16 oz
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- Item weight
- 12.5 Grams
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 7/16 oz suspending lure for reaching fish at 7 to 10 feet, balanced for both casting and trolling.
The Rapala CountDown 09 is a 3.5-inch, 7/16-ounce sinking lure that runs between 7 and 10 feet deep. Its steady sink rate lets an angler count down after the cast to the depth where fish are holding. Two #5 hooks come on the silver finish, a fit for anglers working suspended fish near weed tops or bottom structure.
Best for
- Trout in lakes at moderate depths
- Suspending fish over structure
- Trolling along drop-offs
Skip if
- You fish shallow water under 5 feet
- You need to cast into tight spaces
Strengths
- Heavier weight allows longer casts than smaller sizes
- Controlled suspension keeps the lure in the strike zone longer
- Works effectively at both trolling and casting speeds
Trade-offs
- Heavier lure requires stronger tackle than ultralight options
- Suspension tuning means it may not run at every depth without pause timing
- Material durability noted but not specified in detail
Fishing fit
- Species
- Trout
- Panfish
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | suspending jerkbait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 7/16 oz |
| Depth range | 7-10 ft |
| Construction | Quality material |
| Hooks | #5 |
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 10 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
- 10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Firetiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| SilverThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Gold | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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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 | 7/16 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 3.5 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 7 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 10 ft |
| Buoyancy | Sinking |
| Hook size | #5 |
| Pack count | 1 |
| Color | Silver |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 7/16 oz.
How long is it?
It is 3.5 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 10 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a sinking lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Silver.
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