About this piece
The Rapala Countdown Elite CDE35 in GDRT Rainbow Trout is a premium sinking minnow designed for precise depth control and long-distance casting. Engineered with a tungsten core weight and horizontal fall posture, it excels in current and clear water. Ideal for targeting trout and other finicky predators.
Key features
- Tungsten core weight increases casting distance by approx. 20% over previous Countdown models
- Horizontal fall posture enables natural drift and subtle presentations
- Through-wire construction with stamped stainless steel plate for enhanced strength and low center of gravity
- Equipped with two VMC 7554 #12 treble hooks for reliable hooksets
- Compact 3.5cm body dives quickly to 0.9m for fishing mid-column
Best for
- Rainbow trout, brown trout, and brook trout in streams
- Light tackle finesse fishing in clear water
- Casting and twitching in tailwaters and pocket water
- Drift fishing with controlled sink rate
