Rapala · Crankbaits
Rapala Countdown Crankbait, 2.75 in, 1/4 oz, Blue
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- Item weight
- 7.08 Grams
- Product dimensions
- 2.76 x 1.46 x 0.87 inches
Quick take
A 2.75 in balsa crankbait that sinks at a controlled rate, useful for targeting multiple depths on cast or troll.
The Rapala Countdown is a 2.75-inch balsa minnow in blue, made for anglers who want a lure that sinks at a steady pace and swims with a controlled depth. Its VMC black nickel hooks and a sink rate of about one foot per second suit casting and slow trolling alike. Each pack holds a single lure, which makes it an easy way to try this pattern before adding more.
Best for
- Trolling across weedy areas and structure
- Fishing progressive depths during the retrieve
- Smallmouth and walleye in moderate depths
Skip if
- You need durability over multiple hard strikes
- You fish extremely rough structure
Strengths
- Balsa body allows precise buoyancy tuning for different sink rates
- Compact size reaches distance on light tackle
- Effective when trolled or cast in multiple fish species
Trade-offs
- Balsa is fragile compared to modern plastic
- Sinking action is slower than weighted designs
- Requires careful storage to avoid damage to the wood
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Walleye
- Pike & musky
- Trout
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | balsa wood crankbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.75 in |
| Body | Balsa wood |
| Hooks | VMC black nickel |
| Color | Blue |
When and where to fish it
Its dark pattern shows as a silhouette in muddy water and at night. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Muddy
- Light
- Low light
- Night
- Water temperature
- Cool (50 to 60°F)
- Warm (60 to 75°F)
- Fished from
- Bank
- Boat
- Kayak
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Live Brown Trout, Minnow, Redfin Spotted Minnow | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Gold Fluorescent Red | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Gold Juvenile Trout | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| BlueThis one | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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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 | 2.75 in |
|---|---|
| Pack count | 1 |
| Color | Blue |
| Color family | Dark |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 2.75 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Blue.
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