Rapala · Stickbaits & Minnows
Rapala Countdown Sinking Balsa Lure, 9cm, 12g
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Color: MTC
Size: 9cm
- Item weight
- 12 Grams
- Product dimensions
- 5 x 1.57 x 0.91 inches
Quick take
A 9cm balsa minnow that sinks on a controlled fall, attracting fish with its natural swimming action and stable posture.
The Rapala Countdown is a 9 cm balsa minnow that sinks at a steady pace and can be worked down to about 10 feet. At roughly 0.4 ounces, it suits anglers who want a sinking minnow for bass and trout waters. Two hooks come on each lure.
Best for
- Casting to structure in medium depths
- Trout and bass in rivers and lakes
- Situations where a slow fall attracts strikes
Skip if
- You need to cover water quickly with topwater
- You fish in heavy weeds or dense cover
Strengths
- Balsa body provides realistic natural swimming action
- Controlled sinking allows targeting specific depths
- Stable posture on the fall attracts feeding fish
Trade-offs
- Balsa is more fragile than hard plastic or metal lures
- Sinking speed limits topwater presentations
- J-hooks may snag more easily in weeds than other hook styles
Fishing fit
- Species
- Trout
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
Specifications
| Type | sinking balsa minnow |
|---|---|
| Weight | 12 g |
| Hook | Two No. 5 J-hooks |
| Running depth | 2.1-3.0 m |
How deep and around what
It runs down to 10 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
- 10 ft
- Depth zone
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Rock
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 | 0.4 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 3.5 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 10 ft |
| Buoyancy | Sinking |
| Pack count | 1 |
| Color | MTC |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 0.4 oz.
How long is it?
It is 3.5 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 10 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a sinking lure.
What color is this version?
This version is MTC.
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