Smith D-Contact 72 lures are heavy sinking twitching minnows designed for precise fishing in rivers and fast currents. Built with a high-density tungsten weight and a slim body profile, they deliver long and accurate casts, fast sinking action, and excellent control in demanding water conditions.
The key feature of this series is the unique inertia slide action. After each twitch, the lure does not stop abruptly but instead slides sideways and transitions into a slower movement, perfectly imitating a weakened or disoriented baitfish. This transition phase is where predatory fish most often strike.
Smith D-Contact 72 lures are engineered for maximum performance in flowing water. They maintain stability when retrieved upstream, across the current, or downstream, without losing action even in strong flow. This allows anglers to effectively cover deep runs, pools, and fast sections without changing lures.
With a length of 72 mm and a weight of 9.5 g, this model is a versatile choice for targeting larger river predators. It excels when fishing for trout, sea trout, and salmon, while also being effective for perch, zander, and pike in current-driven environments.
Smith is a well-known Japanese fishing brand with a long tradition of designing highly effective spinning lures. For decades, Smith lures have been appreciated by anglers for their precise action, excellent balance and reliability in both fast rivers and still-water conditions.
The brand is famous for creating lure models that offer stable, responsive action and natural vibration, allowing anglers to target even cautious and inactive fish. Smith lures are widely used when fishing for trout, chub, perch, ide and other freshwater predators, especially in situations that require accuracy and repeatable performance.
Among the most popular models are the D-Contact, D-Concept, Jade, AKM and other proven series — each designed to deliver consistent, controlled movement and high effectiveness in a variety of fishing techniques. Whether you prefer fast retrieves, twitching or subtle presentations, Smith lures provide dependable results and remain a top choice for demanding spinning anglers worldwide.