Rapala · Suspending Jerkbaits
Rapala Countdown Magnum 14, 3 in, Silver Mackerel
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Options
Color: Silver Mackerel
- Silver Mackerel
- Firetiger
- Green Mackerel
- Redhead
- Silver
- Item weight
- 0.01 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 3 in slow-sinking jerkbait designed for saltwater jigging with rust-resistant hardware and PermaSteel hooks.
The Rapala Countdown Magnum 14 is a hard-bodied trolling lure about 5.5 inches long and 1.27 ounces, with a metal lip that dives to roughly 17.7 feet. Its Silver Mackerel finish suits anglers who want a deep-running lure for open water and trolling.
Best for
- Jigging around structure in saltwater
- Twitching over reefs and rocks
- Big fish in coastal waters
Skip if
- You fish freshwater primarily
- You need a topwater lure
Strengths
- PermaSteel hooks and fittings resist saltwater corrosion
- Multiple paint coats hold up to oyster shells and coral
- Slow sinking rate allows depth control
Trade-offs
- Larger size limits casting on light tackle
- Not ideal for clear-water presentations where subtlety matters
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Pike & musky
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Jigging
Specifications
| Type | jerkbait |
|---|
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
How deep and around what
It runs down to 17.7 ft, in the deep zone, along drop-offs and rock.
- 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
- 17.7 ft
- Depth zone
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Cover
- Open water
- Rock
- Drop-offs
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Firetiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
|
| Silver, Silver MackerelThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
|
| Green Mackerel | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
|
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 | 1.27 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 5.5 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 17.7 ft |
| Color | Silver Mackerel |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1.27 oz.
How long is it?
It is 5.5 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 17.7 ft.
What color is this version?
This version is Silver Mackerel.
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