Rapala · Stickbaits & Minnows
Rapala Countdown Elite 3.7 in, 0.5 oz, Gold/Red
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- Item weight
- 14 Grams
- Product dimensions
- 5.43 x 1.34 x 0.91 inches
Quick take
A 3.7-inch sinking minnow with tungsten weight core for extended casting and horizontal fall position.
The Rapala CDE95 is a 3.7-inch (9.5 cm) minnow lure weighing 0.5 oz (14 g), finished in gold and red. It suits anglers who target bass and want a compact minnow in a gold-red pattern for their tackle box.
Best for
- Bass fishing in deeper water or structure
- Casting distances beyond standard minnow lures
- Slow-sinking presentations over rock and wood
Skip if
- You need a shallow-running minnow
- You fish primarily around vegetation
Strengths
- Tungsten core provides extra weight for distance without bulk
- Horizontal fall mimics wounded minnow escape
- Molded-in lip needs no tuning
Trade-offs
- Sinking action requires controlled retrieves to stay in strike zone
- Tungsten weight core makes it slower to retrieve than floating models
- Heavier lure demands stiffer rods or stronger arms for all-day casting
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | sinking minnow |
|---|---|
| Length | 3.7 in |
| Weight | 0.5 oz |
| Running depth | 1.2 cm |
| Core | Tungsten |
| Casting distance | ~20% more than older models |
| Fall | Horizontal |
When and where to fish it
Its craw or red pattern suits stained water.
- Clarity
- Stained
What it imitates
Its craw or red pattern imitates crawfish.
- Crawfish
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 | 1/2 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 3.7 in |
| Color | GDGR Gold Red |
| Color family | Craw and red |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/2 oz.
How long is it?
It is 3.7 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is GDGR Gold Red.
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