Sinking at a consistent rate of one foot per second the CountDown allows you to easily target specific depths repeatedly. Whether the fish are suspended at the weed tops or holding on bottom structure the CountDown can get you to them consistently. Trolled or cast this weighted balsa lure swims with a slow-rolling Rapala action. Outfitted with VMC black nickel hooks each lure is hand-tuned and tank-tested to swim perfectly right out of the box.
Sinking at a consistent rate of one foot per second the CountDown allows you to easily target specific depths repeatedly. Whether the fish are suspended at the weed tops or holding on bottom structure the CountDown can get you to them consistently. Trolled or cast this weighted balsa lure swims with a slow-rolling Rapala action. Outfitted with VMC black nickel hooks each lure is hand-tuned and tank-tested to swim perfectly right out of the box.
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The lowest price we last saw for Rapala Countdown 5cm was $11.33 at プãƒã‚·ãƒ§ãƒƒãƒ—オオツカ, compared across 14 retailers (last seen 15 May 2026). Prices may have changed since.
The all-time low we recorded was $11.18 on 10 Mar 2026.
Prices last updated 15 May 2026.
Rapala Countdown 5cm
Sinking at a consistent rate of one foot per second the CountDown allows you to easily target specific depths repeatedly. Whether the fish are suspended at the weed tops or holding on bottom structure the CountDown can get you to them consistently. Trolled or cast this weighted balsa lure swims with a slow-rolling Rapala action. Outfitted with VMC black nickel hooks each lure is hand-tuned and tank-tested to swim perfectly right out of the box.
Sinking at a consistent rate of one foot per second the CountDown allows you to easily target specific depths repeatedly. Whether the fish are suspended at the weed tops or holding on bottom structure the CountDown can get you to them consistently. Trolled or cast this weighted balsa lure swims with a slow-rolling Rapala action. Outfitted with VMC black nickel hooks each lure is hand-tuned and tank-tested to swim perfectly right out of the box.
Last updated at 15/05/2026 10:09:27
Rapala countdown CD-5
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Rapala Countdown Plug in Perch, Size 3/16 Oz from The Fishin' Hole
Rapala CountDown, 50 mm, 5 g
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Rapala CountDown 5cm Hard Body Fishing Lure #Perch
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Rapala CD05 Countdown 5 Hard Body Lure, Perch
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Rapala Countdown 5cm Perch - Outback Equipment Australia - Marine Gear & Accessories - Fishing Gear & Accessories
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5cm rapala countdown sinking hardbody balsa fishing lure - perch
Delivery $9.95
Rapala CountDown 5cm Hard Body Fishing Lure #Perch
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Rapala Countdown Hard Body Lure 5cm Perch
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originally posted on basspro.com
I used the smaller version years ago. I don't know why I never went back to it until by chance I saw a slightly longer one on sale. I had to have it. Fished it on a hot summer evening and when nothing else worked, this bad boy brought em in! Just cast it, let it sink to the desired depth and twitch it in. Bass just jumped all over this. Runs true right out of the box. Be sure to tie on a loop knot of some kind so you don't restrict its action. There, my secret is out!
originally posted on basspro.com
Perfect for small mouth in river current. Bonus it catches bluegill and crappie very well. It casts alright for a tiny lure as long as you use light line.
originally posted on cabelas.com
Broke after a few fish caught. They don’t make them like they used to. The glue for the diver became loose. Dropped off.
| Dimensions | 10.2 x 5.1 x 2.5 centimetres (0.02 kg) |
Rapala countdown CD-5
Delivery $22.00
Rapala Countdown Plug in Perch, Size 3/16 Oz from The Fishin' Hole
Rapala CountDown, 50 mm, 5 g
Delivery $27.72
Rapala CountDown 5cm Hard Body Fishing Lure #Perch
Free delivery between 20–26 May
Rapala CD05 Countdown 5 Hard Body Lure, Perch
Delivery $11.99
I used the smaller version years ago. I don't know why I never went back to it until by chance I saw a slightly longer one on sale. I had to have it. Fished it on a hot summer evening and when nothing else worked, this bad boy brought em in! Just cast it, let it sink to the desired depth and twitch it in. Bass just jumped all over this. Runs true right out of the box. Be sure to tie on a loop knot of some kind so you don't restrict its action. There, my secret is out!
Perfect for small mouth in river current. Bonus it catches bluegill and crappie very well. It casts alright for a tiny lure as long as you use light line.
Broke after a few fish caught. They don’t make them like they used to. The glue for the diver became loose. Dropped off.
I've literally lost count of how many fish I have landed with these countdown minnows! Not just a lot of fish, a lot of 4.5 to 5 pounders. I recommend getting a few different colors, so you can cycle through them until you find what the fish are hitting that day. I've had excellent luck with trout and bass in medium to fast flowing water with brighter, chartreuse colors in the early morning and late afternoon.My only complaint:Some come without a snap ring on the front (as pictured on this site), and some come WITH a snap ring already attached. This inconsistency is annoying and affects how the lure behaves in the water, causing it to pull to one side or the other when retrieved if the snap ring is not present. I recommend getting some snap rings to have on hand ... MoreI've literally lost count of how many fish I have landed with these countdown minnows! Not just a lot of fish, a lot of 4.5 to 5 pounders. I recommend getting a few different colors, so you can cycle through them until you find what the fish are hitting that day. I've had excellent luck with trout and bass in medium to fast flowing water with brighter, chartreuse colors in the early morning and late afternoon.My only complaint:Some come without a snap ring on the front (as pictured on this site), and some come WITH a snap ring already attached. This inconsistency is annoying and affects how the lure behaves in the water, causing it to pull to one side or the other when retrieved if the snap ring is not present. I recommend getting some snap rings to have on hand to apply to any that come without it. It makes a difference.
I have never been skunked on the silver/black versions of this bait. Perfect for shore casting to shad crashing Hybrids/Stripers/White Bass, and also awesome for suspended still water trout. You can't go wrong with these... just cast it, count it down around 1 second per foot, and wind it back in. I find that the "chunk and reel" retrieve is best- these do not twitch really well, or at least not as well as the suspending X-Raps do. Just chuck it out there and wind it in. Very good flash, wobble, and feel. Great lure for those days when fish are on a suspended or surface baitfish pattern.
In 1974 I gave up on the original floating Rapala for the Countdown as my main lure - the latter casts better, has better wiggling action and once you've figured out the sink rate you can cast and work it to fish depths you previously though would require a deep diving lure. Once it's at the right fishing depth, a brief pause in retrieve followed by a couple of sharp jerks on the rod tip seem to provoke smashing strikes by Walleye, Pike and Smallmouth Bass. It can also be fished almost jig like in 20-25' of water by letting it settle down and then doing the pause and twitch routine. I have found it to be excellent trolled for Lake and Brook Trout in Ontario lakes. My favourite colours are gold foil for Walleye et c. and silver foil for trout and Arctic Char. CD7 and ... MoreIn 1974 I gave up on the original floating Rapala for the Countdown as my main lure - the latter casts better, has better wiggling action and once you've figured out the sink rate you can cast and work it to fish depths you previously though would require a deep diving lure. Once it's at the right fishing depth, a brief pause in retrieve followed by a couple of sharp jerks on the rod tip seem to provoke smashing strikes by Walleye, Pike and Smallmouth Bass. It can also be fished almost jig like in 20-25' of water by letting it settle down and then doing the pause and twitch routine. I have found it to be excellent trolled for Lake and Brook Trout in Ontario lakes. My favourite colours are gold foil for Walleye et c. and silver foil for trout and Arctic Char. CD7 and CD9 are my preferred sizes.
I've used this lure several times and have yet to catch anything, however that has more to do with where I've been using it. Overall it's a very nice lure, great colors, sturdy, swims beautifully and easy to use.
Rapalas are a great lure, but they have pushed customers too far with their pricing.To allow Cabela's and Bass Pro to charge what they now charge is getting ridiculous. There are other lures that are now a better price/benefit. Until prices come down, Rapala's are no longer the value they once were.
In the 1970's, a dear friend of mine and avid fly fisher, made a comment to me regarding the lures I was using, "they should outlaw all of those lures, they catch too many fish". Well, here I am, some forty years later and still using the most dependable, fish catching lure, man has ever invented. I know, some will disagree, but, my experience is that all Rapalas work well and can take a beating when fishing a freestone river. I have lost more of these lures than I care to admit and yet, I continue to use this time tested "fish bandit". I will always use this lure when fishing is slow or I wanna catch a fish.Right out of the box 100% of the time these lures work great. Never have I had an issue with the lure swimming in circles or swimming on it's side, unlike the ... MoreIn the 1970's, a dear friend of mine and avid fly fisher, made a comment to me regarding the lures I was using, "they should outlaw all of those lures, they catch too many fish". Well, here I am, some forty years later and still using the most dependable, fish catching lure, man has ever invented. I know, some will disagree, but, my experience is that all Rapalas work well and can take a beating when fishing a freestone river. I have lost more of these lures than I care to admit and yet, I continue to use this time tested "fish bandit". I will always use this lure when fishing is slow or I wanna catch a fish.Right out of the box 100% of the time these lures work great. Never have I had an issue with the lure swimming in circles or swimming on it's side, unlike the competition. Whatever it is you folks are doing, you are doing it right, keep up the great job!Any chance you could put a homing chip in them? Without a doubt, I highly recommend this product and have done so, for over 40 years.
Rapala is one of those lure makers whom everyone else always seemed to have good luck with, but I never really pulled in any fish big enough, or in such a quantity, to justify spending $5-$7 a piece for these. Well, after tonight, I'm sold.Someone tipped us off that down stream from a local trout hole there was an unstocked area where he had pulled a good amount of trout out of, and even some upwards of 20inches. This is unusual for most parts of the local creek, because it is generally stock fish no more than 10-12 inches, at best. Personally I've never caught anything out of this stream much bigger than 10. So we decided to check it out.At first I threw on a trusty Panther Martin rainbow trout holograph spinner, but after only landing one relatively small ... MoreRapala is one of those lure makers whom everyone else always seemed to have good luck with, but I never really pulled in any fish big enough, or in such a quantity, to justify spending $5-$7 a piece for these. Well, after tonight, I'm sold.Someone tipped us off that down stream from a local trout hole there was an unstocked area where he had pulled a good amount of trout out of, and even some upwards of 20inches. This is unusual for most parts of the local creek, because it is generally stock fish no more than 10-12 inches, at best. Personally I've never caught anything out of this stream much bigger than 10. So we decided to check it out.At first I threw on a trusty Panther Martin rainbow trout holograph spinner, but after only landing one relatively small rainbow, I decided to try out the CountDown 03 Rainbow Trout. The second cast I nailed a 10 inch rainbow. At least it was catching something. Not even 3 casts later I was into a 15 inch rainbow. Considering I've never caught any trout this size on this stream before, I was pretty elated.A few minutes later I cast over a log, got snagged and walked over to get free. The lure fell into the pool below the log and wham, another huge trout! I didn't get a good hook set on that one and it got away. That's okay because I decided to stay and fish that pool a bit, and not even two casts later I landed a fat 17 inch brook trout! It was awesome.My friend asked if I had any more of those lures, so I tied mine on for him and switched to a Blue Fox spinner. Five minutes later he pulled out an equally fat 15 inch brook. We couldn't believe how well this lure was attracting the bigger fish in the hole.I will be buying at least two more of these, since eventually my friend lost it. The bottom line is, with the right color and the right hole, this lure pulls the big fish. Oh yeah, and the paint job held up too. Even after being slammed by those beasts.
| Dimensions | 10.2 x 5.1 x 2.5 centimetres (0.02 kg) |
