Rapala · Deep Diving Crankbaits
Rapala Countdown Magnum 11, 4.375 in, 24 g
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Color: Firetiger
Size: Size 11, 4.375-Inch
- Size 11, 4.375-Inch
- One Size not in Firetiger
- Item weight
- 24 Grams
- Product dimensions
- 0.39 x 0.39 x 0.39 inches
Quick take
Sinking saltwater crankbait with hand-tuned African Abachi wood construction and rust-resistant hardware.
The Rapala CountDown Magnum 11 is a 4.375-inch sinking crankbait in Firetiger, with an Abachi wood body and a metal diving lip. Its controlled sink lets an angler count it down to a set depth before reeling in, and it dives to about 14.8 ft. Anglers after striped bass, tuna and wahoo can pick it for trolling or casting.
Best for
- Trolling or casting for large saltwater species
- Blues, tarpon, and tuna in offshore water
- Deep diving presentations
Skip if
- You fish freshwater; this lure is built for saltwater abuse
- You need a topwater presentation
Strengths
- African Abachi wood swims true at any speed
- Welded line tie and rust-resistant hardware for saltwater durability
- Sinks with controlled descent to target depth
Trade-offs
- Heavy and rugged design makes it less suitable for light line
- Wood construction requires care and maintenance
- Slow-sinking action is not suitable for shallow water
Fishing fit
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | crankbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 4.375 in |
| Weight | 24 g |
| Action | Slow-sinking, controlled depth |
| Body | African Abachi wood |
What can I catch with this?
At 0.85 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass, walleye and pike.
- Bass
- Walleye
- Pike & musky
- Striped bass
- Offshore pelagics
When and where to fish it
Its firetiger pattern is a loud one that suits stained and muddy water. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Stained
- Muddy
- Light
- Overcast
- Low light
- Water temperature
- Cool (50 to 60°F)
- Warm (60 to 75°F)
- Fished from
- Bank
- Boat
- Kayak
How deep and around what
At 0.85 oz it runs down to 14.8 ft, in the deep zone, along drop-offs, rock and open water.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft) (this product)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 14.8 ft
- Depth zone
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Cover
- Open water
- Rock
- Drop-offs
What you need with it
A 0.85 oz crankbait is usually fished with a long casting rod, a baitcasting reel and 10 to 15 lb fluorocarbon line.
- Casting rodsA long medium-heavy rod with a moderate action throws a heavy lure far and absorbs its pull.
- Baitcasting reelsA slower gear ratio makes a deep-diving lure easier to reel all day.
- Fluorocarbon lineSinks, so the lure reaches its depth; 10 to 15 lb for this weight.
Pairs with
A 0.85 oz lure pairs with a medium-heavy, moderate-action rod made for 1/2 to 1 oz lures and with 10 to 15 lb line.
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium heavy |
| Rod action | Moderate |
| Rod lure weight | 1/2 to 1 oz |
| Line test | 10 to 15 lb |
What it imitates
Its firetiger pattern imitates perch.
- Perch
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
| Lure weight | 0.85 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 4.375 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 14.8 ft |
| Buoyancy | Sinking |
| Color | Firetiger |
| Color family | Firetiger |
| Target species | Striped bass and Offshore pelagics |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 14.8 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a sinking lure.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 0.85 oz.
How long is it?
It is 4.375 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Firetiger.
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