About this piece
The Smith D-CONTACT 85 is a heavy sinking minnow designed for aggressive trout and salmon fishing in large rivers. Originally developed for mountain stream use, this model has been refined for targeting Sakura Masu (cherry salmon) in mainstream waters.
Key features
- Heavy sinking type minnow weighing 14.5g for deep, fast presentations
- 85mm length with a proven heavy sinking minnow action
- Equipped with one #6 Owner ST-36BC treble hook
- Developed through extensive field testing, achieving four Sakura Masu in five casts
Best for
- Targeting Sakura Masu (cherry salmon) in large rivers and mainstream waters
- Heavy sinking minnow fishing requiring aggressive, fast-sinking presentations
- Trout and salmon anglers seeking a powerful sinking minnow for current seams
