About this piece
The Smith D-Direct 55mm is a heavy sinking deep minnow designed to reach previously inaccessible depth zones. Weighing 6g with a fixed center of gravity, it uses a large lip for forced rapid diving and features an inertia slide action to entice strikes.
Key features
- Heavy sinking design (6g) with fixed center of gravity for deep targeting
- Large lip forces rapid dive to exceed 1m depth range
- Wobble & roll, slide & dart action triggers reaction bites
- Excellent bottom-contact fluttering avoidance for snag-free retrieves
- Detailed craftsmanship inherited from the D-Contact series
Best for
- Deep-holding native trout (iwana) in streams and rivers
- Covering dead zones near drop-offs beyond 1m depth
- Heavy current situations requiring direct deep probing
