Smith D-Contact 63 – Sinking Wobbler 63 mm / 7 g

Smith D-Contact

63 mm7 g23

209,00 kr

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Smith D-Contact

63 mm

209,00 kr

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About the model

The Smith D-Contact 63 is a compact heavy sinking minnow for active river fishing, developed for situations where a relatively small lure still needs to cast far, sink quickly, and maintain stable contact in the current.

With a 63 mm body and 7 g weight, the model has a high self-weight relative to its size. The built-in tungsten weight allows for long and precise casts, while the slim body enables the wobbler to be fished effectively in fast water without losing balance.

The D-Contact 63 is particularly well-suited for rivers, rapids, deep pools, and current edges where fish are close to rocks, breaks, or cover. This model is for precise guidance, short twitches, and controlled drift when you need both reach, depth, and natural size.

KEY DATA Technical Specifications

The D-Contact 63 builds on the core of the D-Contact series: a compact body, high self-weight, fixed tungsten balance, and fast response during active retrieval. The model is designed to quickly reach the correct water layer and maintain stable action in current, while also providing clear flash and inertia slide after twitching.

Model Smith D-Contact 63

Length 63 mm

Weight 7 g

Type Heavy sinking minnow

Application Rivers, rapids, deep pools, current edges, and fast water

Swimming depth Approx. 1.2 m, depending on sink time and retrieve

Action Twitch, drift, short stops, and controlled retrieve

Sound No

Hook D-Contact hook #10

Characteristics Compact, fast-sinking, long-casting, and stable in current

Target species Trout, Arctic char, sea trout, and small salmon

WALK AND RESPONSE This is how it works in the water

The Smith D-Contact 63 is designed for active retrieval in flowing water. Its heavy body helps the lure quickly descend to the correct water depth, while its slender profile ensures a natural presentation in smaller rivers, clear water, and technical spots.

When retrieved steadily, the wobbler has a tight and stable minnow action. When you incorporate short twitches, it responds with rapid side-to-side movements, distinct flash, and subtle changes in direction, mimicking a baitfish losing its balance in the current.

A key characteristic is the inertia slide movement. After a twitch, the D-Contact 63 doesn't stop dead, but glides briefly further before attempting to right itself. This transition provides a natural break in the rhythm and can trigger fish that are closely following.

The matte surface on split rings and hooks reduces unnatural light reflections around the hook attachment. This results in a cleaner presentation, where the body, action, and flash from the lure itself provide the main signal.

The D-Contact 63 combines a fast sink, precise twitch response, short inertia slide, and stable swimming action in current – an effective mid-size lure for active trout and other salmonid fishing.

USE IN FIELD When and where it fits best

The Smith D-Contact 63 is best suited when you want to effectively fish small to medium-sized rivers without using too large a lure. It is particularly effective in rapids, deep pools, small channels, current edges, behind rocks, and under overhangs where precise placement is crucial.

Start by casting slightly upstream or across the current. Let the wobbler sink briefly, maintain contact with the rod tip, and work it back with short twitches, controlled drifts, and small stops. In fast water, short and precise movements are often sufficient; in calmer sections, you can give it more pronounced twitches and longer pauses.

Choose the D-Contact 63 when 50 mm is too light or short-casting, but 72 mm seems too visible or strong. It fills a practical intermediate role: enough weight to fish deep and precisely, yet still compact enough for clear water, shy fish, and smaller rivers.

In very large rivers, high water flow, or when you need maximum range and weight, the D-Contact 72 or 85 might be better choices. However, when precision, natural size, and control in current are most important, the D-Contact 63 is often the most balanced model.

Background and Development The Story Behind the Series

The D-Contact series was developed as a heavy sinking minnow for modern river fishing. The series stands apart from typical light minnows by combining high specific gravity, fixed tungsten weight, and a slim body, which together provide casting distance, rapid sinking, and active response.

The D-Contact 63 is one of the most versatile sizes in the family. It offers more reach and water contact than the 50mm, yet maintains a more compact and natural profile than the 72mm. This makes it a great standard choice for many Norwegian rivers where conditions vary between rapids, pools, and calmer current edges.

This model is based on the same concept as the rest of the D-Contact series: the lure should be able to be fished precisely in currents, react quickly to short movements, and remain stable when water pressure increases. This makes the 63mm version particularly relevant when the angler needs a single lure that can handle many technical river spots.

The Smith D-Contact 63 is the balanced mid-range model in the D-Contact family – compact enough for precise fishing, yet heavy enough to provide casting distance, depth control, and stability in fast water.