About this piece
Smith D-Contact Type-II 50 is a minnow with a center-balanced, heavy sinking design that achieves a horizontal fall. This unique weight balance makes it extremely effective for tempting inactive trout in deep water, high-temperature conditions, or when fish are highly alert. Revived in 2025, it features the proven color lineup of the D-Contact Aki.
Key features
- Heavy sinking with center balance for horizontal fall
- Strong inertia for maximum attraction
- Compact 50mm, 5g body ideal for native trout
- Fitted with D-Contact hook #12
- Revived in 2025 by popular demand
Best for
- Targeting low-activity trout in deep waters
- Summer high-temperature trout fishing
- Wary autumn yamame and char
- Clear-water native trout streams
