Rapala · Crankbaits
Rapala Countdown Balsa Crankbait, CD9, 9 cm, 12 g
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- Item weight
- 12.5 Grams
- Product dimensions
- 4 x 4 x 2 inches
Quick take
Small balsa crankbait that suspends at a precise depth for targeting trout in streams and ponds.
The CountDown CD09 is a 3.5-inch sinking balsa minnow that runs between 7 and 10 feet, so anglers can set its depth by counting down before the retrieve. It sinks at about one foot per second, and its slow, rolling wobble works whether it is trolled or cast.
Best for
- Casting to trout in clear streams with custom depth control
- Fishing small waters where large crankbaits are too loud
- Situations where a suspending lure keeps bait at the strike zone
Skip if
- You cast in wind; 12 grams is light and difficult to throw far
Strengths
- Balsa construction gives lifelike action and hand-tuned balance
- Suspends between casts, staying in the strike zone longer
- Custom swimming action is proven for selective trout
Trade-offs
- Balsa is fragile and cracks easily after striking rocks or logs
- Small size means fewer casting distance and only works in small waters
- VMC hooks are good but smaller than trebles on larger crankbaits
Fishing fit
- Species
- Trout
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
Specifications
| Type | crankbait |
|---|---|
| Model | CD9 Countdown |
| Length | 9 cm |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Hooks | VMC black nickel |
When and where to fish it
Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Water temperature
- Cool (50 to 60°F)
- Warm (60 to 75°F)
- Fished from
- Bank
- Boat
- Kayak
How deep and around what
- Maximum diving depth
- 10 ft
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
| Length | 3.5 in |
|---|---|
| Minimum diving depth | 7 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 10 ft |
| Buoyancy | Sinking |
| Pack count | 1 |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 10 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a sinking lure.
How long is it?
It is 3.5 in long.
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