About this piece
Smith D-Contact is a heavy sinking minnow that revolutionized stream lure fishing with its unique inertial slide action. The 50mm size weighs 4.5g thanks to a tungsten internal weight (specific gravity 18), delivering exceptional distance, deep-running ability, and directional control.
Key features
- Tungsten internal weight (specific gravity 18) enables extreme mass in a thin body profile
- Inertial slide action creates a slow, twisting movement during pauses that triggers bites
- Performs equally well on upstream, cross-stream, and downstream casts without popping out
- Fast fall rate allows precise depth control through retrieve speed and rod tip position
- Thin body and "へ"-shape design produce dramatic visual changes on slight rolls or flashes
Best for
- Stream and river fishing for trout and char
- Situations requiring long casts into wind or deep pools
- Anglers who work minnows with twitches, jerks, and pauses
