Rapala Countdown® Elite CDE75 GDCL
Lure Details
- BrandRapala
- CategoryHard Baits
- TypeJerkbaits
- Target SpeciesAmberjack, Bass, Bluegill, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Catfish, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Peacock Bass, Perch, Rainbow Trout, Salmon, Sea Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Trout, Walleye
- Water TypeFreshwater
- ColorsChartreuse, White
- MaterialWood
- Action / BehaviorFluttering, Sinking, Wobbling
- Length (cm / in)7.6 cm (3")
- Weight (g / oz)9.4 g (0 5/16 oz)
- Depth (m / ft)1.2–3 m (4–10 ft)
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Available colors
The Rapala Countdown® Elite CDE75 GDCL elevates controlled sinking precision with a larger 3-inch profile built for trophy fish. Designed for long casts and unmatched accuracy, it sinks one foot per second, letting anglers work structure and suspended fish with confidence. Its balsa construction, wire-through durability, and fluttering fall combine with lifelike HD finishes to tempt even pressured predators. Perfect for bigger trout, bass, and walleye, this lure shines when fish demand realism and performance.
Best Conditions
- Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
- Best Water Clarity: Clear, Stained
- Light: Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Night
Recommended Tackle
- Rod Power: Medium Light (ML), Medium (M)
- Line Test: 8 lb / 4 kg, 12 lb / 6 kg
- Leader Length: 18 in / 45 cm, 24 in / 60 cm, 36 in / 90 cm
- Hook Size: #10
Media & How-to
Rigging Tips:
Use a loop knot to maximize fluttering action
