About this piece
Smith D-Direct 55 is a heavy sinking minnow designed to reach unknown depth zones rapidly. Its 6g weight and rear-center gravity let it sink tail-first, reaching bottom far faster than standard sinking minnows. The oversized lip forces an aggressive diving angle, reaching 2m depth with just 3m of retrieve.
Key features
- Heavy sinking design: sinks 1m in ~3 seconds (conditions vary)
- Oversized lip for forced rapid diving
- Inertia slide action between wobble-roll, twitch, and darting movements
- Bottom contact with excellent deflection to avoid snags
- Precision depth control via rod angle and retrieve speed
Best for
- Deep running trout and char (iwana, yamame)
- Streams and rivers with moderate to strong current
- Anglers needing quick bottom access with minnow profile
