About this piece
The Smith D-Contact 72 is a heavy sinking minnow that achieves an 'inertia slide' action, designed to trigger strikes from hesitant fish. Its ultra-thin body houses a tungsten weight with a specific gravity of 18, delivering a 9.5g weight for exceptional casting distance, deep diving, and directional control. The rear-biased fixed center of gravity further enhances casting performance, while the matte black finish and specialized hooks complete the package.
Key features
- Tungsten internal weight (specific gravity 18) for extreme density
- Inertia slide action transitions to slow-speed movement to entice fish
- Ultra-thin body shape maximizes distance, depth, and direction control
- Rear-biased fixed center of gravity for long casts
- Matte black body with unique reflective mask for underwater presence
Best for
- Trout and stream fishing in deep pools and runs
- Upstream casting with twitching, jerking, and darting retrieves
- Situations requiring fast fall rates and precise depth control
