Rapala · Stickbaits & Minnows
Rapala Countdown Elite 75 Crankbait, 3", 0.4 oz
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Quick take
A sinking balsa crankbait that counts down to specific depths, allowing you to target fish at desired layers without full-bottom contact.
The Countdown Elite 75 is a 3-inch balsa minnow bait in the Gilded Gold Shad finish that sinks slowly, so you can count it down to a target depth. It works at about 4 feet and suits trout, bass and walleye in lakes, streams and reservoirs. It fits anglers who want a natural baitfish profile for clear water.
Best for
- Depth-specific presentations over structure
- Trout and walleye in reservoirs and lakes
- Anglers seeking controlled-depth searching
Skip if
- You need fast-sinking deep-water lures
- You prefer buoyant or suspending baits
Strengths
- Countdown design lets you fish exact depth zones methodically
- Balsa body provides realistic feel and authentic minnow action
- Versatile enough for different water colors and conditions
Trade-offs
- Sinking rate requires counting; slower technique than floating baits
- 4 ft depth limits use in deeper lakes without multiple casts
- Balsa body is fragile; dents affect tracking
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
Specifications
| Type | countdown minnow |
|---|---|
| Length | 3 in (7.5 cm) |
| Weight | 0.4 oz (10g) |
| Depth | 4 ft |
| Material | Balsa wood |
| Colors | 13+ patterns |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Trout
- Walleye
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 to 4 ft, in the shallow zone, over grass and around wood.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft) (this product)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 4 ft
- Depth zone
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| GDCG Guild Pearl Orange, GDPY Guild Pink Yamame | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| GDGA Guild Gold Ayu, Gilded Gold ShadThis 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
| Length | 3 in |
|---|---|
| Maximum diving depth | 4 ft |
| Buoyancy | Slow sinking |
| Color | Gilded Gold Shad |
| Color family | Gold |
| Target species | Trout, Bass and Walleye |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 3 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 4 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a slow sinking lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Gilded Gold Shad.
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