Properly weighted for controlled sinking action, the CountDown minnow allows you to put it exactly in the feeding zone of suspended fish, just above weed tops or on bottom structure for deeper feeders. It can be trolled or cast in the usual manner. The CountDown has proven itself effective for bass, walleye, and large trout.
Properly weighted for controlled sinking action, the CountDown minnow allows you to put it exactly in the feeding zone of suspended fish, just above weed tops or on bottom structure for deeper feeders. It can be trolled or cast in the usual manner. The CountDown has proven itself effective for bass, walleye, and large trout.
Properly weighted for controlled sinking action, the CountDown minnow allows you to put it exactly in the feeding zone of suspended fish, just above weed tops or on bottom structure for deeper feeders. It can be trolled or cast in the usual manner. The CountDown has proven itself effective for bass, walleye, and large trout.
Properly weighted for controlled sinking action, the CountDown minnow allows you to put it exactly in the feeding zone of suspended fish, just above weed tops or on bottom structure for deeper feeders. It can be trolled or cast in the usual manner. The CountDown has proven itself effective for bass, walleye, and large trout.
Last updated at 03/21/2026 14:53:53
Rapala Countdown Sinking Minnow CD-5 silver
Delivery $65.31
Rapala Countdown Plug in Silver, Size 3/16 Oz from The Fishin' Hole
Rapala Cd5s 2" Countdown Sinking Minnow 1/4 Oz Silver
Delivery $31.31
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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 discounttackle.com
I absolutely love this lure, and I think for most freshwater fish other than panfish this is killer. I only used my lure during two different fishing trips before I snapped it off in the mouth a particularly large white bass, but both times I used it I caught sizable fish and had multiple hits. I love the simplicity of the bait coupled with the variety of different ways you can fish this bait. I highly recommend the silver/black color if you can get ahold of it.
originally posted on walmart.com
The lure had a hole in the front where you tie on and it doesn’t swim straight. So now I either have to try and fix the lure and possibly break it more than it already doesn’t work, or buy another one for another $7 out of my wallet…. I’ve had this problem many times recently buying these from the store where they aren’t manufactured correctly. Starting to become frustrating.
| Running Depth | 3'-6' |
| Body length | CD-5 - 2" (5cm) |
Rapala Countdown Sinking Minnow CD-5 silver
Delivery $65.31
Rapala Countdown Plug in Silver, Size 3/16 Oz from The Fishin' Hole
Rapala Cd5s 2" Countdown Sinking Minnow 1/4 Oz Silver
Delivery $31.31
Affiliate Disclosure: We may receive a small commission for purchases made through this link at no extra cost to you. This helps support our site. Thank you!
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!
I absolutely love this lure, and I think for most freshwater fish other than panfish this is killer. I only used my lure during two different fishing trips before I snapped it off in the mouth a particularly large white bass, but both times I used it I caught sizable fish and had multiple hits. I love the simplicity of the bait coupled with the variety of different ways you can fish this bait. I highly recommend the silver/black color if you can get ahold of it.
The lure had a hole in the front where you tie on and it doesn’t swim straight. So now I either have to try and fix the lure and possibly break it more than it already doesn’t work, or buy another one for another $7 out of my wallet…. I’ve had this problem many times recently buying these from the store where they aren’t manufactured correctly. Starting to become frustrating.
I’m using these in a variety of colors in the late spring just after warmer temps move. Best success with black/white and bass colors. Lots of success with pan fish, bass and perch. Mostly smaller fish hit this but pan fish 6” and larger can get the look in their mouth. The occasional spotted bass will hit them in Lake Wylie SC. Use a Rapala knot and a medium retrieve speed for good action. I usually let them sink near the bottom and bounce along there. Not too much to hang up on with only the tail treble hook in the spring. Summer would be a different story with all the vegetation.
I was catching fish on every cast with this lure until a fish broke off the lure. I’d cast, count to three and retrieve. The right fishing depth meant everything. A fish every cast! Highly effective in the right conditions. I’m replacing this lure with three different sizes.
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.
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.
Have had a few of these and one of my most successful lures on flathead, bream and small chopper tailor. Can fish various depths with it, and has a nice action. Whilst the colors are more for trout fishing, i use the brook trout and works for me in estuaries. One of my fave lures, a classic design and casts well.
I have used this bait for a number of years now. I use this silver Countdown #7 for white bass fishing in the spring. I have also used it to catch large mouth and small mouth bass in rivers during the summer. It is a really well made bait. I have only lost a few of these lures throughout the years. I have lost them because of being in a tree or snagged something underwater and broke the line trying to pull it in. I caught a Muskie one year on this lure and the teeth from the fish broke into the bait. I wasn’t fishing for it, but still caught it. I saved the lure just as a keep sake.
I’m very disappointed in the performance of this product. I trout fished on the Little Red River with it for all of 15 minutes. I hooked two fish and they both got off (the hook is extremely small). After I hooked the second one, the plastic diver part broke and now the bait doesn’t swim right. I thought it would last longer but evidently not.
| Running Depth | 3'-6' |
| Body length | CD-5 - 2" (5cm) |
