About this piece
The Smith D-Contact 85 is a heavy sinking minnow designed for aggressive cherry salmon (sakura masu) fishing in main currents. Its ultra-thin 14.5g body and silent fixed tungsten weight deliver exceptional casting distance and penetration, while the internal crane swivel system ensures 360-degree hook tracking for solid hookups.
Key features
- Silent fixed tungsten weight for long casts and cutting through wind
- Ultra-thin 14.5g body with heavy sinking design for depth control
- Crane swivel system allows 360-degree hook rotation for better tracking
- Inertia slide action creates a subtle, drifting motion between retrieves
- Resists planing out of the water under varied current and rod action
Best for
- Targeting cherry salmon (sakura masu) in large rivers and main currents
- Heavy sinking minnow fishing requiring deep, controlled presentations
- Anglers who prefer aggressive, attack-style lure fishing
