About this piece
The Smith D-Contact 85 is a heavy sinking minnow designed for aggressive cherry salmon (sakura masu) fishing in main rivers. With a slim 14.5g body and fixed tungsten weight, it delivers exceptional casting distance and control.
Key features
- Silent fixed tungsten weight for long casts and cutting through wind.
- Ultra-thin 14.5g body with heavy sinking design.
- Maintains swimming depth without porpoising in current.
- Enticing wobble-and-roll action with twitch-induced flash and dart.
- Inertia slide for subtle, drifting motion between actions.
- Crane swivel system (350° rotation) for optimal hook tracking.
Best for
- Cherry salmon (sakura masu) in large rivers.
- Current-heavy streams requiring deep diving control.
- Anglers seeking aggressive, reactive lure action.
