About this piece
The Smith D-Contact 72 is a heavy sinking minnow plug designed for aggressive super trout fishing. Developed with a focus on maintaining depth in strong currents and delivering a powerful wobbling action, this 72mm lure proved its effectiveness in 2009 field tests, landing a 41cm Satsukimasu from the Nagara River and a 48cm Tonegamasu.
Key features
- Heavy sinking type with high-density tungsten fixed weight
- 72mm length and 9.5g weight for casting and depth control
- Equipped with D-Contact #8 hooks
- Designed for strong current range keeping and wobbling appeal
- Color pattern: #08 Yamame Laser
Best for
- Trout fishing in rivers and streams
- Targeting large trout and char (Iwana)
- Strong current conditions requiring depth control
