SMITH D-CONTACT 110 Sinking Lure - 11 cm

Product advantages

Designed for demanding anglers, the heavy sinking Smith D-Contact lure is a must-have for targeting predators in tough conditions. Its high density allows it to cut through wind, traverse powerful water flows and quickly reach deep zones where wary fish lie. It suits both enthusiasts of large salmonid fishing and specialists in sea bass and pollack fishing at sea.

With its compact, well-balanced body, this sinking minnow offers excellent stability even in strong currents or waves. It casts very far, enabling anglers to prospect wide areas from shore or boat and to reach distant spots rarely reached by lighter lures.

The Smith D-Contact also stands out for its versatility: it can be used in fast rivers as well as estuaries or rocky coasts, and handles fast retrieves, controlled drifts and marked pauses without difficulty. For anglers traveling to the tropics, it also performs well in light tropical fishing on powerful species.

Technical characteristics

• Heavy sinking lure designed to descend quickly into the water column and stay fishable even in strong currents.
• Robust construction suited to violent strikes from salmonids and marine predators.
• Carefully tuned balance to maintain an attractive action at varying retrieval speeds.
• Compact profile that favors long-distance casts and high accuracy.
• Designed for fishing in fast rivers, large rivers, estuaries and rough coastal waters.
• Available in multiple variants to suit different environments and techniques.

Benefits and strengths

One of the main strengths of the Smith D-Contact is its ability to remain perfectly controllable where many other lures come off depth or rise toward the surface. In a strong current it retains its depth and action, allowing you to present the artificial bait right next to fish holding near the bottom or behind obstacles.

Its high density offers a double advantage: on the one hand, long casts to reach spots inaccessible with a standard lure; on the other hand, improved detection of bites thanks to a line that stays taut. anglers targeting trout, salmon, sea bass and pollack appreciate this constant sense of control, essential for detecting the subtlest strikes.

This model also covers a wide range of retrieval speeds. At slow retrieves it displays a tight, insistent action ideal for tempting inactive fish. At faster retrieves it withstands strong pulls, twitching and jerks, often triggering spectacular reflex strikes.

Usage advice

To get the most from this sinking lure for strong currents, we recommend using a rod with appropriate power and a thin but strong braided line to maximize its penetration through air and water. In rivers, cast slightly upstream and follow the drift while maintaining contact, then animate with short pulls to make the lure flash in the water lanes.

At sea, the Smith D-Contact can be used from shore or boat. Let it sink to the desired depth before starting the retrieve, alternating between steady retrieval phases and more pronounced actions. In slow trolling, its tight and regular action makes it an excellent companion to explore rocky edges, rockheads and breaks where sea bass and pollack hold.

Don't hesitate to adjust retrieval speed according to fish activity and current strength. Controlled pauses with the rod up often trigger follows and strikes from hesitant fish.

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FAQ

Question 1 : Is this lure better suited to river or sea?

Answer: The D-Contact was designed to be effective both for salmonid fishing in fast rivers and for sea bass and pollack fishing at sea. Its density and stability make it a relevant choice whenever deep fishing or fishing in strong current is required.

Question 2 : Can it be used for trolling?

Answer: Yes, this heavy sinking lure handles slow to medium trolling very well. Its tight action remains attractive even at sustained speed, allowing efficient prospecting of edges, breaks and relief zones where predators hold.