About this piece
The Smith D-Contact 85 is a heavy sinking minnow designed specifically for aggressive cherry salmon (sakura masu) fishing. Its unique inertial slide action triggers intense strikes, while the built-in fixed weight system delivers impressive casting distance and penetration against currents.
Key features
- Heavy sinking minnow with fixed center of gravity for long casts
- Inertial slide action provokes violent strikes from following fish
- Crane swivel through-body design allows 360-degree rotation for better hook-up ratio
- Stable swim balance resists water pressure for consistent action
- Equipped with Owner Cultiva ST-36BC #6 hooks
Best for
- Aggressive cherry salmon (sakura masu) fishing in rivers
- Situations requiring long casts and deep diving runs
- Anglers targeting larger trout or sea run trout in current
Best for
- Aggressive cherry salmon (sakura masu) fishing in rivers
- Situations requiring long casts and deep diving runs
- Anglers targeting larger trout or sea run trout in current