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Rapala · Stickbaits & Minnows
Rapala CountDown Elite 75 Minnow, 3 in
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- Item weight
- 0.01 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 3-inch sinking minnow with tungsten weighting and realistic baitfish profile, for fishing specific depths in clear water.
The 3-inch Gilded Vairon version of Rapala's CountDown Elite minnow has a balsa wood body and a tungsten core weight. It dives to about 4 feet and is built to be counted down to a set depth, which suits anglers working trout, bass and walleye in lakes and rivers.
Best for
- Bass seeking larger baitfish on structure
- Drift fishing in streams and small rivers
Skip if
- You need a floating or suspending presentation
- You fish in vegetation or heavy cover
Strengths
- Tungsten core keeps lure small and compact while maintaining sink rate
- Realistic minnow profile triggers strikes in clear water
- Horizontal fall posture on the drop mimics dying baitfish
Trade-offs
- Balsa wood construction is less durable than hard plastic
- Requires patience to work at the intended depth
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | sinking minnow lure |
|---|---|
| Length | 3 in |
| Sink rate | 1 cm per second |
| Weight system | Tungsten core |
| Hook | J hook |
| Body | Balsa wood |
| Finish | Gilded Vairon |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Trout
- Walleye
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 |
|---|---|---|
| GDPY Guild Pink Yamame, Gilded Chartreuse, Gilded Chartreuse Orange Belly | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Gilded Fire Tiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| Gilded Silver Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Gilded Brown Trout, Gilded Minnow | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapala CountDown Elite Minnow, 0.2 oz, GDIN Guild Inacco | Lure weight:0.2 oz | Length:2.2 in | Maximum diving depth:4 ft | Color:GDIN Guild Inacco | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), bass, trout and walleye |
| Rapala CountDown Elite 75 Minnow, 3 in | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:3 in | Maximum diving depth:4 ft | Color:Gilded Vairon | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), bass, trout and walleye |
| Rapala CountDown Elite Minnow, 2.25 in, Gilded Hot Tiger | Lure weight:— | Length:2.25 in | Maximum diving depth:4 ft | Color:Gilded Hot Tiger | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), bass, trout and walleye |
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 | 3/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 3 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 4 ft |
| Buoyancy | Sinking |
| Color | Gilded Vairon |
| Target species | Trout, Bass and Walleye |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/8 oz.
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 sinking lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Gilded Vairon.
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