About this piece
The Smith D-Contact 85 is a heavy sinking minnow designed for aggressive cherry salmon fishing in main rivers. Its fixed tungsten weight and ultra‑thin body deliver long casts and a penetrating dive, while the unique inertial slide action triggers strikes even in heavy current.
Key features
- Fixed tungsten weight for silent, penetrating casts
- 360° rotating crane swivel reduces line twist and improves hooking
- Inertial slide action on the jerk creates an irresistible feeding trigger
- Heavy sinking type with self‑diving ability for precise depth control
- Stocked with Owner Cultiva ST‑36BC #6 treble hooks
Best for
- Cherry salmon (sakura masu) in large rivers and streams
- Anglers needing a heavy sinking minnow with stable wobble and roll
- Aggressive twitch, jerk, and straight retrieve presentations
- Flowing water conditions where long casts and depth holding are critical
