About this piece
The Smith D-Contact 85 is a heavy sinking minnow designed for aggressive cherry salmon (sakura masu) pursuit. Its fixed tungsten weight and ultra-thin body deliver extreme casting distance and penetration, while the silent internal weight system cuts through air and water alike. The 360-degree rotating crane swivel ensures solid hookups and reduces drop-offs.
Key features
- Fixed tungsten weight for silent, long-distance casts
- 360-degree rotating crane swivel for reliable hooking
- Resistance to blowout even in strong current
- Wobble & roll action with twitch-flutter and jerk-slide responses
- Inertia slide system to trigger bites on the drop
Best for
- Cherry salmon (sakura masu) in large rivers and streams
- Heavy sinking minnow fishing requiring deep range control
- Anglers using rod angle and retrieve speed for depth management
