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Rapala · Stickbaits & Minnows
Rapala Countdown CD7, 2.8 in, 0.3 oz, Chrome Gold
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- Item weight
- 0.04 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 4.02 x 1.57 x 0.87 inches
Quick take
A 2.8 inch sinking balsa minnow lure with natural swimming action, sized for trout and small bass in freshwater.
The Rapala Countdown CD7 is a 2.8-inch, 0.3-ounce sinking minnow with a balsa body and a clear diving lip. It is built to reach roughly 5.9 to 8.5 feet, which suits anglers casting and trolling at set depths. Bass and walleye anglers who want a compact lure to work a particular depth column can use it for that job.
Best for
- Clear water streams and ponds where natural profiles match forage
- Anglers seeking a classic lure design with proven results
Skip if
- You need a floating lure for shallow water retrieves
- You fish fast current where sinking speed matters less
Strengths
- Balsa construction provides natural swimming action on retrieve and fall
- Predictable sinking rate helps target specific depths
- Compact size and light weight suit ultralight spinning setups
Trade-offs
- Balsa is fragile and cracks easily from rocks or teeth
- Chrome Gold finish may be too bright in clear, low-light conditions
- Sinking design requires upward rod movement to raise depth
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Trout
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
Specifications
| Type | sinking minnow lure |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.8 in |
| Weight | 0.3 oz |
| Sink rate | Sinks to 5.9-8.5 ft |
| Color | Chrome Gold |
When and where to fish it
Its gold pattern flashes in stained and tea-colored water and on dark days.
- Clarity
- Stained
- Light
- Overcast
- Low light
How deep and around what
It runs down to 8.5 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
- 8.5 ft
- Depth zone
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Rock
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| FBP (Flake Blue Pink) | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| SINR (Silver Inaccoberry) | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| SRH (Silver Red Head) | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| GALB (Chrome Gold)This one | 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 | 0.3 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.8 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 5.9 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 8.5 ft |
| Buoyancy | Sinking |
| Color | GALB (Chrome Gold) |
| Color family | Gold |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 0.3 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2.8 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 8.5 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a sinking lure.
What color is this version?
This version is GALB (Chrome Gold).
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