Rapala · Stickbaits & Minnows
Rapala Countdown, 9 cm, 12.5 g, Gold Fluorescent Red
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- Item weight
- 12.5 Grams
- Product dimensions
- 0.34 x 0.57 x 1.58 inches
Quick take
A sinking balsa minnow that counts down to target depth and mimics an injured baitfish with a slow rolling action.
The Rapala Countdown 9 cm is a sinking balsa minnow built for working a chosen depth: cast it, let it fall for a count and retrieve it. It can dive to nearly 10 feet and has a slow rolling action that suits a steady, deliberate retrieve. At about 3.5 inches long, it lets anglers cover several depths in one spot.
Best for
- Targeting fish at specific depths in deeper water
- Walleye and bass below shallow feeding zones
- Fishing lakes where depth control is needed
Skip if
- You fish shallow areas only
- You prefer floating topwater lures
Strengths
- Hand-tuned balsa construction creates natural swimming action
- Countdown method allows precise depth targeting
- Wide color selection for various water conditions
Trade-offs
- Countdown technique requires practice and patience
- Balsa is fragile and prone to damage from cracks
- Slower sinking rate limits deep-water fishing
Fishing fit
- Species
- Trout
- Walleye
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | sinking minnow |
|---|---|
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Swim depth | 2.1-3 m |
| Hook type | VMC black nickel |
| Body material | Balsa |
When and where to fish it
Its craw or red pattern suits stained water.
- Clarity
- Stained
How deep and around what
It runs down to 9.8 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
- 9.8 ft
- Depth zone
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Rock
What it imitates
Its craw or red pattern imitates crawfish.
- Crawfish
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Live Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Gold Fluorescent RedThis one | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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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 | 0.423 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 3.54 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 9.8 ft |
| Buoyancy | Sinking |
| Color | Gold Fluorescent Red |
| Color family | Craw and red |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 0.423 oz.
How long is it?
It is 3.54 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 9.8 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a sinking lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Gold Fluorescent Red.
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