About this piece
The D-Contact Type II is a specialized center-balanced minnow designed for tough trout conditions. Featuring a heavier weight and unique balance, it delivers a horizontal, wobbling fall that triggers strikes from inactive, wary fish. Discontinued for years and revived in 2025 due to popular demand, it retains the classic "D-Contact Aki" color lineup (excluding #39).
Key features
- Heavier weight and center-balance for horizontal falling action
- Wobbling fall with slow sink rate despite added weight
- Larger, looser movement on twitches to provoke reaction bites
- Equipped with size #12 D-Contact hook
- Based on the proven "D-Contact Aki" series, revived in 2025
Best for
- Low-activity trout in cold water early or late season
- Deep pools and slow-moving water in pressured rivers
- Wary autumn yamame and finicky summer trout
- When conventional approaches fail and a subtle, enticing presentation is needed
