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Rapala · Deep Diving Crankbaits
Rapala Countdown Magnum, 3.5 in, 0.6 oz
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Options
Color: GM (Green Macallrel)
- GM (Green Macallrel)
- BSRD
- CG
- FT (Fire Tiger)
- RH (Redhead)
- SM (Silver Macallrel)
- Item weight
- 0.02 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 4.72 x 0.98 x 0.98 inches
Quick take
A 3.5-inch sinking crankbait that works deep structure and counts down predictably on a steady retrieve.
The Rapala CD9MAG Countdown Magnum is a 3.5-inch sinking hard bait that weighs 0.6 ounces, a size that lets anglers get the lure down before the retrieve starts. It comes in a Green Mackerel color and has a deep-diving metal lip that gives it a wobbling action. Bass anglers can use it to work a set depth through the water column.
Best for
- Smallmouth bass around ledges and drop-offs
- Deep water fishing in lakes
- Counting down to specific depths
Skip if
- You fish shallow weeds; use a floating or shallow crankbait
- You need a fast-sinking lure; this sinks at moderate speed
Strengths
- Sinking design lets anglers reach deeper zones on count-down
- 0.6 oz weight provides good casting distance and depth
- Green mackerel color works year-round for bass
Trade-offs
- At 3.5 inches, it is large; smallest bass may ignore it
- Sinking action requires counting to find the right depth
- Treble hooks snag easily on rocks and logs
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
Specifications
| Type | sinking crankbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 3.5 in |
| Weight | 0.6 oz |
| Action | Sinking |
What can I catch with this?
At 0.6 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass and walleye.
- Bass
- Walleye
When and where to fish it
Its natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
- Water temperature
- Cool (50 to 60°F)
- Warm (60 to 75°F)
- Fished from
- Bank
- Boat
- Kayak
What you need with it
A 0.6 oz crankbait is usually fished with a casting rod, a baitcasting reel and 10 to 14 lb fluorocarbon line.
- Casting rodsA medium-power rod with a moderate action keeps the hooks pinned on a steady retrieve.
- Baitcasting reelsA slower gear ratio makes a steady cranking pace easier to hold.
- Fluorocarbon lineSinks, so the lure reaches its depth; 10 to 14 lb for this weight.
Pairs with
A 0.6 oz lure pairs with a medium-power, moderate-action rod made for 1/4 to 5/8 oz lures and with 10 to 14 lb line.
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium |
| Rod action | Moderate |
| Rod lure weight | 1/4 to 5/8 oz |
| Line test | 10 to 14 lb |
What it imitates
Its natural pattern imitates bluegill and perch.
- Bluegill
- Perch
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| FT (Fire Tiger) | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| SM (Silver Macallrel) | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| GM (Green Macallrel)This one | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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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 | 0.6 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 3.5 in |
| Buoyancy | Sinking |
| Color | GM (Green Macallrel) |
| Color family | Natural |
Common questions
Does it float or sink?
It is a sinking lure.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 0.6 oz.
How long is it?
It is 3.5 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is GM (Green Macallrel).
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