{"product_id":"rapala-countdown-elite-55mm-gdbt","title":"RAPALA Countdown Elite 55mm GDBT","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRapala CountDown Elite CDE55 5.5cm 5g – premium sinking trout and perch lure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rapala CountDown Elite CDE55 combines over 80 years of lure-making expertise with modern lure technology to create a premium sinking lure for trout and perch fishing. Built around Rapala's legendary balsa body, it retains the famous controlled slow-sinking action of the original CountDown while offering improved casting performance, durability, and versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis lure solves the challenge of accurately presenting a lure at a specific depth. Its controlled sinking action allows anglers to count the lure down to the strike zone before retrieving, making it highly effective when fish are holding at precise depths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFish it with a steady retrieve, twitching action, or stop-and-go presentation in Irish rivers, lakes, and reservoirs. The fluttering action on the drop imitates an injured baitfish, often triggering strikes from trout and perch following the lure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eModel: CDE55\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBody Length: 5.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeight: 5g\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRunning Depth: 0.9m\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eControlled slow-sinking action\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePremium balsa body construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWire-through construction for added durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty split rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFitted with two VMC® 7554 Black Nickel No.12 treble hooks\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMetallic plating and HD printed finishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy It Works for Irish Anglers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIrish trout and perch often feed at specific depths depending on water temperature and light conditions. The CountDown Elite's precise sinking rate allows anglers to consistently target feeding fish in rivers, reservoirs, and stillwaters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTrout fishing in Irish rivers and lakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePerch fishing in canals and reservoirs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLight lure fishing techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFishing clear and flowing water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKeywords\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRapala, Rapala CountDown Elite CDE55, trout lure Ireland, perch lure Ireland, sinking lure Ireland, balsa fishing lure, lure fishing Ireland, fishing tackle Ireland, DuoHook.ie\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor precise depth control and the proven fish-catching action of a legendary lure, choose the Rapala CountDown Elite CDE55 from DuoHook.ie.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapala","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53327823602011,"sku":"022677324081","price":17.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0307\/4854\/0972\/files\/RP-126552-CDE-GDBT_1200x1200_109f43a0-0f17-4982-8ea3-3e61b13de6d4.webp?v=1780745260","url":"https:\/\/duohook.ie\/products\/rapala-countdown-elite-55mm-gdbt","provider":"Duo Hook","version":"1.0","type":"link"}