About this piece
The Smith D-Contact is a heavy-sinking minnow that revolutionized trout stream fishing with its unique inertia slide action. Incorporating tungsten weights for a compact 4.5g at 50mm, it delivers exceptional casting distance, depth control, and controlled drift even in fast currents. Its ultra-thin "への字" body and holographic finish create strong visual appeal with subtle rolling and flashing movements.
Key features
- Inertia slide action triggers strikes during speed transitions and glides.
- Tungsten weighted body achieves 4.5g in a 50mm size for long casts.
- Ultra-thin, bent-body design enhances rolling action and visual change.
- Stable action in upstream, cross, and downstream retrievals without blowout.
- Black-finished hardware and chemically sharpened hook for stealth and penetration.
Best for
- Native trout, char, and yamame in mountain streams.
- Fishing deep pools and fast runs with precise depth control.
- Windy conditions requiring maximum casting distance.
- Twitching and jerking to imitate crippled baitfish.
