About this piece
The Smith D-Contact 50 is a heavy-sinking minnow that revolutionized trout stream fishing with its unique 'inertia slide' action. This lure incorporates a dense tungsten weight to achieve exceptional casting distance and deep-water performance, all within an ultra-slim body profile. Designed for precise control in fast currents, the D-Contact delivers a seductive gliding motion that tempts even wary fish.
Key features
- Inertia slide action creates a natural, slow-speed gliding motion on pause.
- Versatile in all current angles—upstream, cross, and downstream retrieves.
- Fast sinking rate allows targeting deep pools and maintaining depth control.
- Long casting distance with stable trajectory, even against the wind.
- Slim profile and dual hologram finishes provide visual appeal and flash.
Best for
- Targeting native trout such as yamame and iwana in mountain streams.
- Pressured fish in clear, shallow water where a subtle approach is needed.
- Fast, deep runs and plunge pools requiring a sinking lure.
