Smith D-Contact 50 – sinking minnow 50 mm / 4.5 g

Smith D-Contact

50 mm4.5 g01

209,00 kr

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Smith D-Contact

4.5 g

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209,00 kr

Farge 01 Length – Weight 50 mm - 4.5 g

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About the model

The Smith D-Contact 50 is the most compact model in the original D-Contact family, designed for precise fishing in small rivers, streams, rapids, and tight spots where a larger lure would be too dominant.

With a 50mm body and weighing 4.5g, it has a high specific gravity for its size. The fixed tungsten weight provides better casting distance, faster sink rate, and more control than typically expected from such a small minnow.

The D-Contact 50 is particularly suitable when fish are close to rocks, under overhangs, in small pockets behind currents, or in deep sections of smaller rivers. It is small enough to be natural, yet heavy enough to fish effectively in waters with current and structure.

KEY DATA Technical Specifications

The D-Contact 50 is based on the same core as the rest of the D-Contact family: compact body, high self-weight, fixed tungsten balance, and precise response under active retrieve. This is the model for small-scale river fishing where accurate placement and controlled depth matter most.

Model Smith D-Contact 50

Length 50 mm

Weight 4.5 g

Type Heavy sinking minnow

Application Small rivers, streams, rapids, deep pools, and tight spots

Swimming Depth Approx. 1.0 m, depending on sinking time and retrieve

Retrieve Twitch, drift, short stops, and controlled retrieve

Sound No

Hook D-Contact hook #12

Characteristics Compact, precise, fast-sinking, and stable in fast water

Target Species Trout, arctic char, sea trout, and perch

WALK AND RESPONSE This is how it works in the water

The D-Contact 50 is designed for active retrieval with short, precise casts. Its heavy, compact body allows the lure to quickly reach the desired water depth, while its slim profile ensures a natural presentation in clear water and smaller rivers.

With a steady retrieve, it exhibits a tight and stable minnow action. When short twitches are incorporated, it responds quickly with small side-to-side movements, flashes, and changes in direction, mimicking a small baitfish losing its balance in the current.

Its most significant feature is the inertia slide movement after a jerk. Instead of stopping completely, the D-Contact 50 briefly glides forward before stabilizing again. This slight transition between jerk and pause is often what triggers following fish to strike.

The flat body provides clear light reflections when the lure twists, without making the profile too large. This makes the model particularly effective when fishing for trout and char in clear water, or when fish are cautious and only react to small, precise movements.

The D-Contact 50 combines a small silhouette, fast sink rate, precise twitch response, and short slide after a jerk — perfect for accurately fishing small spots.

USE IN FIELD When and where it fits best

The D-Contact 50 is best suited for small to medium-sized rivers, mountain streams, shallow rapids, small pools, rocky areas, and spots where fish hide close to cover. It is particularly effective when you need to cast precisely under branches, along the bank, or into small pockets in the current.

Start with short casts upstream or diagonally across the current. Let the wobbler sink briefly, maintain contact with the rod tip, and retrieve it with small twitches, short pauses, and controlled drifts. In fast water, small movements are often enough; in calmer sections, you can use more pronounced twitches and slightly longer pauses.

Choose the D-Contact 50 when fish are feeding on small baitfish, when the water is clear, or when the 63 and 72 mm sizes are too visible. It still offers the weight and control of the D-Contact concept, but in a more discreet and precise size.

In large rivers, high water flow, or when you need more casting distance and depth control, the 63, 72, or 85 mm sizes will often be better choices. But when precision and natural size are most important, the D-Contact 50 is the most refined model in the family.

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 out from regular light minnows by combining high intrinsic weight, fixed tungsten weight, and a very slender body.

Smith describes the D-Contact concept through its casting distance, depth control, and directional stability. This is precisely what makes the series effective in flowing water: the lure can be cast precisely, sink quickly, and be actively fished without losing balance.

The D-Contact 50 is the most compact original model in the family. It was created for situations where the angler needs the same control and quick response as with larger D-Contact models, but with a smaller and more natural profile.

The result is a small heavy sinking minnow that works very well in narrow rivers, fast streams, and precise spots where every cast must land correctly. It allows the angler to work deeply and actively without increasing in size.

D-Contact 50 er den presise småelv-modellen i D-Contact-familien — kompakt, tung for størrelsen og laget for kontrollert fiske der små marginer avgjør.