About this piece
The Smith D-Contact 50 is a heavy-sinking minnow that revolutionized native trout fishing in mountain streams. It features a unique 'inertia slide' action that entices strikes from wary fish. With an ultra-thin body and tungsten weighting, it offers exceptional casting distance and precise depth control.
Key features
- Heavy-sinking minnow pioneered inertia slide action for stream trout.
- Tungsten weights (density 18) achieve 4.5g weight for deep, accurate presentations.
- Ultra-thin body reduces drag, enhancing distance and directional control.
- Designed to reach deep pools quickly and maintain a lifelike sliding retrieve.
- Available in effective color patterns like Green Gold to match stream conditions.
Best for
- Native trout (yamame, iwana) in mountain streams.
- Fishing deep pools and fast current where heavy sinking lures excel.
- Anglers seeking a compact minnow with controlled sliding action.
- Clear water sight-fishing scenarios requiring natural presentation.
