About this piece
The Smith D-Contact Type II is a center-balanced minnow designed for a horizontal fall with strong inertia. It delivers a unique wobbling fall on the retrieve, making it effective for low-activity trout. Revived in 2025 due to popular demand, it uses the same color lineup as the D-Contact Autumn model.
Key features
- Heavy sinking with center balance for horizontal fall
- Twitch retrieve produces a large, slightly loose movement
- Wobbling fall action triggers strikes from wary fish
- Equipped with size #12 D-Contact hook
- Weighs 5g and measures 50mm
Best for
- Native trout such as yamame and amago
- Low-activity periods like post-opening, deep summer, and high-temperature conditions
- Clear, low-water pools or heavily pressured rivers
- Autumn when fish become finicky and cautious
