About this piece
The Smith D-Contact is a heavy-sinking minnow that revolutionized mountain stream lure fishing. Its unique "inertia slide" action entices trout in clear, fast currents. With an ultra-thin body and tungsten weighting, it achieves exceptional distance, depth, and directional control.
Key features
- Inertia slide action triggers strikes from wary trout
- Tungsten weight (density 18) packs 4.5g into a compact 50mm body
- Ultra-thin profile for aerodynamic casting and precise sinking
- Heavy-sinking type reaches deep pools quickly
- Color #41 Orange Laser Yamame mimics native prey
Best for
- Mountain stream trout (yamame, iwana)
- Clear, fast-flowing streams and pocket water
- Pressured fish in shallow to mid-depth runs
- When trout are holding deep and require a quick sink
