About this piece
The Smith D-Contact 85 is a heavy sinking minnow engineered for aggressive Sakura-masu (cherry salmon) fishing in main currents. Its ultra-thin 14.5g body and silent fixed tungsten weight deliver exceptional cast distance and penetrating power, while the balanced swim design prevents surfacing even in strong flows. This model evolved from the popular stream-use heavy sinking minnow, field-tested to produce four Sakura-masu in the final trial — all within five casts.
Key features
- Silent fixed tungsten weight for maximum cast distance and cutting through wind
- Ultra-thin 14.5g body with high-density sinking performance
- Resists surfacing under varied current speeds, retrieves, and rod angles
- Attractive wobble-and-roll action with twitch-flashing, darting, and slide-swim
- Crane swivel mount for 360-degree hook tracking to reduce drop-offs
Best for
- Targeted Sakura-masu (cherry salmon) fishing in large rivers and main currents
- Anglers needing precise depth control via retrieve speed and rod angle
- Heavy, fast-water presentations where floating lures lack control
