Quick Overview

The Rapala CountDown Elite CDE35 is a premium slow-sinking balsa lure designed for precise trout and perch fishing. Its compact silhouette, excellent casting performance, and pronounced flutter on the drop make it an excellent choice for streams, smaller rivers, and lakes.

Description

The CountDown Elite CDE35 continues the legendary Rapala CountDown philosophy of controlled sinking, but in a more modern and durable design. Thanks to its lightweight balsa body, wire-through construction, and high-quality components, this lure delivers stable action on a steady retrieve, twitching, stop&go presentation, and classic depth countdown fishing. It is especially effective when you want to cover the mid-water layers and trigger strikes during the lure’s descent.

Features

• Premium balsa body for natural and lively action
• Slow-sinking action based on the CountDown principle
• Wire-through construction for added strength
• Heavy-Duty split rings for reliable fish-fighting performance
• VMC 7554 Black Nickel treble hooks
• Two hooks in size No. 12
• Designed for trout and perch fishing
• Compact shape for precise and long-distance casting

Technology

• Controlled slow sinking (CountDown method)
• HD printing and metallized finish
• Flutter action on the drop

Specifications

Available Variants

• Gilded Yamame
• Gilded Iwana
• Gilded Red Belly
• Gilded Minnow
• Gilded Pink Yamame
• Gilded Gold Ayu
• Gilded Wakasagi
• Gilded Oikawa
• Gilded Gold Orange
• Gilded Ayu
• Gilded Brown Trout (GDBT)
• Gilded Chartreuse Yamame (GDCY)
• Gilded Gold Shad (GDGS)
• Gilded Mediterranean Trout (GDMT)
• Gilded Rainbow Trout (GDRT)
• Gilded Silver Shad (GDSS)
• Gilded Vairon (GDVR)

Advantages

• Precise depth control thanks to the slow-sinking action
• Highly attractive action on the drop for extra bites
• An excellent choice for finesse trout and perch fishing
• Strong construction and quality hooks for more secure hooksets
• Realistic and attractive finishes for clear and demanding waters

Note

Availability of specific finishes may vary depending on stock levels. The product is an original Rapala item, and color shades may vary slightly depending on the production batch and screen display.