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Rapala® CountDown® Minnow
Properly weighted for controlled sinking action, Rapala's 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. CountDown Minnows can be trolled or cast in the usual manner, and have proven to be extremely effective for bass, walleye, and large trout.
Properly weighted for controlled sinking action, Rapala's 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. CountDown Minnows can be trolled or cast in the usual manner, and have proven to be extremely effective for bass, walleye, and large trout.
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If the lure is allowed to sink to a pre-determined depth (say, 15 feet at the typical 1ft/sec rate), upon retrieval will it then make it's way up to it's stated running depth, or stay deeper?
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It really depends how deep you go and how fast the retrieve is. Running depth can be changed for a variety of reasons. Putting splitshots in front of the lure can get it to go down deeper, the angle of retrieve, how far it's out...etc etc...When I use stickbaits of any kind in deeper water where I want them to get deep, I put a few splitshots 12" above the lure to keep it down deeper than its stated depth.
Sorry theres no real clear answer to your question, but I think if you retrieve slow for the duration of your retrieve, you'll find the bait stays near the bottom until the angle of the retrieve when it's close to the boat causes it to start heading towards the surface. Hope I helped a fellow VT'er, :)
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The only one who knows the answer is Rapala. You need to contact them.Answers
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I notice I catch most fish, including bass using the silver color. It represents a minnow which most fish love to go after.
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depends on the water clarity and the forage species.A:
the olivemuddler
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all depending on the body your fishing for smallies i prefer bright red yellows and to mix it up the occasional bright bluefor largemouth i fele where makes a bigger difference anything that it white usaully works in all bodies though ok good luck
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Rainbow trout!A:
Clear natural lakes- Black/SilverLightly Stained - Clown, Firetiger
Muddy- Charteuse, Bright Orange
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I use the CD07 when trout fishing the White River and all sizes of trout are caught. Matching size to the the size of the fry is important.A:
Typically size won't matter much because this is a reaction bait. I"ll catch minnows on size 08, but with smaller hooks on a smaller bait the odds that the fish will get the bait in the mouth does increase, especially with a trout's small mouth.A:
I primarily use the CD-1 for Brookies,Browns and RainbowsA:
cd01,,,,,they are the smallest rapala that i know of,and they work good on small trout,,,try the silver/black combo!Details:
i like this lure, but is there a better lure of the same shape?if so, what would it be?
where could i find it?
what is it called?
or is this the best lure of this body shape?
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YES! Hopefully you read this review, but I doubt you will. Try the Rebel Tracdown, it's a MUCH better alternative to this. it has more erratic action, catches more fish, & doesn't run sideways no matter how many fish you pull in on it.
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more color choices that are more detailed and have better trebel hooks and split rings than others.A:
This lure fills a specific niche, being able to "countdown" do a specific depth. As with the "best" for its shape that all depends on what the fish want for a specific day and your fishing style. Though seasonal water temp would dictate that a sinking minnow would best be fished during the winter, you can work it fast enough to keep it high in the water collum during warmer months. I personally like this lure in small rivers and pools for trout. I typically wrok the lure as a jerkbait but a steady retrieve will sometimes work too. Hope this helps.A:
yes,i have cought lots of trout with these!!!Answers
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firetiger is great for all panfish, trout and bass. maybe even pickerel.
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yes firetiger is great color for trout and smallieA:
I've had my best luck with the Clown color, with the Brown Trout pattern being second.Answers
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CD01, CD03, CD05 and maybe CD07.
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maybe a lure about c5 or c7 or maybe c3 if they tend to be frequently 10or less and the occasional 12+A:
CD-1, CD-3 & CD-5The more aggressive feeders will hit the larger sizes, the less aggressive feeders will hit the smaller sizes.
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brown trout, gold & blackA:
That depends on forage. With any color selection I would keep it simple, silve/black or gold/ black. Where I live there are an abundance of brown trout, so naturally I use that color. It works on all the species in the water, though I have noticed that trout tend to be cannibalistic, atleast in my homewaters. You also have to keep water clarity and light conditions in mind, falshy colors during clear skys, bright colors like fire tiger in dingy water and natural in clear water.A:
I HAVE THE BEST LUCK WITH THE RAINDOW VERSION. THE BROWN ALSO WORKS WELL BUT NOT AS GOOD AS THE RAINBOW.Details:
the trout i fish for are all 9-12 in. so the color has to appeal to small trout.Answers
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I like Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout and Olive Green Muddler. Try to use a color that matches your river/lake's natural prey colors. If your river has Rainbow and Brown Trout in it then use those colors most often, if your lake has dark colored suckers, then try the Gold color.I hope that helps you out in choosing color schemes.
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Trout are cannibalistic and will eat their young. The Rainbow and Brown color are great for trout. If the trout are smaller, get the smallest size lure. I caught 10-17 inch trout on the CD03 just fine.Details:
i want a bank fishing place. what should i use and when should i use it?Answers
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I like fishing in ponds for bass if I'm not in my boat on the lake. Jitterbugs and popping lures are great in the spring at the lake or in ponds. Plastic worms work well casting across narrow slues. try a Texas or California rig. Both work well. If you can find structure (stumps/brush) from the bank plastics work well here. Night fishing with worms works great. Minnows are always good but my personal favorite is great big live creek chubs. There usually too large for bream or crappie and large bass love them. You can catch chubs in most natural creeks with a minnow trap and dough balls.
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