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Rapala · Stickbaits & Minnows
Rapala Countdown Minnow, 2 in, 3/16 oz, Brown Trout
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- Item weight
- 5.31 g
- Product dimensions
- 4 x 2 x 1 inches
Quick take
Sinking minnow that reaches precise depths for suspended fish in clear lakes.
The Rapala CountDown in size 05 is a 2-inch balsa minnow weighing 3/16 oz that sinks on a steady count. Let it fall for a set number of seconds before retrieving to work the 3 to 6 foot zone again and again. It suits anglers chasing trout, bass and walleye that hold suspended or near weed tops and bottom structure. This Brown Trout pattern carries two size 10 hooks.
Best for
- Targeting fish suspending over deep structure
- Clear lake fishing where depth control matters
- Weed-free zones where counting down prevents snagging
Skip if
- You need quick depth; counting is tedious
- Weedy areas; this lure snags easily
Strengths
- Count-down design lets you reach exact depths consistently
- Balsa construction provides natural swim action at all depths
- Proven pattern with decades of catch history
Trade-offs
- Requires timing and counting to work properly
- Balsa is fragile; collision damage requires repair
- Shallow bite depths limit utility in many situations
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | countdown minnow |
|---|---|
| Length | 2 in |
| Weight | 3/16 oz |
| Depth | 3-6 ft |
| Hooks | 2 VMC #10 |
| Material | Balsa |
| Color | Brown Trout |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Trout
- Walleye
When and where to fish it
Its natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
How deep and around what
It runs down to 6 ft, in the mid depth zone, along grass edges and rock.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft) (this product)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 6 ft
- Depth zone
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Rock
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Silver | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Brown Trout, Fire MinnowThis one | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Gold | 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
| Lure weight | 3/16 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 3 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 6 ft |
| Buoyancy | Sinking |
| Lip | Round |
| Color | Brown Trout |
| Color family | Natural |
| Target species | Trout, Bass and Walleye |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/16 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 6 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a sinking lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Brown Trout.
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