About this piece
The Smith D-Contact 85 is a heavy sinking minnow engineered specifically for aggressive cherry salmon fishing. Its inertial slide action generates powerful bite triggers, while the balanced swim design ensures stable movement even in strong currents.
Key features
- Heavy sinking minnow with 14.5g fixed-weight design
- Inertial slide action for intense bite triggering
- Crane swivel (360° rotation) improves hook-up ratio
- Strong diving ability for precise depth control
- Tuned wobble & roll action on both twitch and jerk retrieves
Best for
- Cherry salmon (sakura masu) in rivers and large streams
- Anglers targeting pressured fish with aggressive presentations
- Deep runs and current-breaking scenarios requiring a heavy sinker
