Smith D-Contact 50 #53 Kuro Gin Chart Yamame

The Smith D-Contact 50 is a heavy-sinking minnow that revolutionized mountain stream lure fishing with its unique inertia slide action. Its ultra-thin body incorporates dense tungsten weights, delivering exceptional distance, depth, and directional control. The distinctive arched back profile optimizes the center of gravity for sharp, responsive movements.

Key features

• Tungsten weight system provides a dense, compact 4.5g body for superior casting distance
• Inertia slide action makes the body wiggle and dart on the jerk, then glide smoothly on the pause
• Fixed weight design ensures crisp, sharp action with seamless transition to ultra-slow retrieve speeds
• Performs stable, effective slides even when retrieved against the current
• Equipped with a dedicated D-Contact hook in size #12

Best for

• Targeting native char and trout in clear mountain streams
• Heavy-sinking presentations that quickly reach deeper holding zones
• Anglers who rely on twitch-and-pause techniques to trigger reaction strikes