About this piece
The Smith D-Contact 50 is a heavy-sinking minnow that revolutionized trout fishing in mountain streams with its unique inertia slide action. Its tungsten weighting delivers exceptional casting distance, depth control, and directional accuracy. The thin,へ-shaped body produces a wobbling roll and subtle flash that triggers strikes from wary native trout.
Key features
- Inertia slide action keeps the lure moving seductively during pauses
- Tungsten weight for long casts and quick descent to deep holding zones
- Thin body profile creates a wounded baitfish appearance with erratic darting
- Dual holographic patterns on body and mask for enhanced underwater visibility
- Black hardware and chemically sharpened hooks for stealth and solid hooksets
Best for
- Native trout (yamame, amago, iwana) in fast, clear mountain streams
- Presenting lures in deep pools and heavy current seams
- Versatile upstream, cross, and downstream presentations without changing lures
