About this piece
The Smith D-Contact Type-II 50 is a heavy sinking minnow resurrected in 2025 to meet angler demand. Its center-balance design delivers a horizontal, wavering fall that entices trout even in tough conditions. The increased weight and strong inertia create a loose, attention-grabbing twitch action.
Key features
- Center-balance body for horizontal falling motion
- Heavy sinking yet slow, wavering descent
- 5g weight with strong inertial twitch response
- Ideal for deep water, high temperatures, or wary trout
- Equipped with size 12 D-Contact hook
- Compact 50mm profile
Best for
- Low-activity native trout in deep pools and slow currents
- Post-season-opening and summer high-water-temperature periods
- Pressured, lure-educated fish in popular rivers
- Cautious autumn yamame when alertness peaks
