About this piece
The D-Contact Type II is a compact, heavy-sinking minnow engineered with a unique center-balance weight design to achieve a horizontal fall. This action keys in on wary trout with low feeding aggression, making it highly effective in deep pools, early season cold water, or summer heat. Revived in 2025 due to angler demand, it features the time-tested D-Contact Autumn color lineup.
Key features
- Heavy-sinking, center-balance body for horizontal fall
- 50mm length and 5g weight for delicate presentations
- Armed with D-Contact hook #12 for reliable hooksets
- Tuned weight distribution differs from standard D-Contact
- Effective across a range: opener, deep water, high temps, fall
Best for
- Targeting native trout in deep runs and pools
- Pressured trout during cold water or summer doldrums
- Wary autumn yamame when alertness peaks
- Clear water conditions requiring subtle, natural sinking
