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D-CONTACT 110
€22,99
✈Tracked Shipping from Japan – Flat €16.99
- Condition: Brand New
- Length: 110 mm (4.3 inch)
- Weight: 26 g (0.9 oz.)
Swimming Action
1. The Lure that Created Modern Japanese Stream Fishing Style
In 2003, D-Contact suddenly appeared and transformed Japanese stream lure fishing, becoming the ancestor of modern Japan-style fishing. Even in 2025, more than 20 years later, it's no exaggeration to say that most anglers have at least one in their tackle box. If you want to experience Japan's delicate stream style, this is the first lure you should get your hands on.
2.The Joy of Complete Control with a Sinking Design
Before 2003, floating minnows dominated the stream fishing scene in Japan. Sinking minnows were labeled as "having poor swimming action and less effective" compared to floating minnows due to their heavier weight.
However, amidst this trend, D-Contact developer Hitoshi Hiramoto was deeply immersed in fishing with heavy sinking minnows(designed for saltwater) that offered greater freedom of operation. He enjoyed the expert approach of "delivering the lure to the targeted depth range, competing with fish at intended pinpoint locations with deliberate actions."
3. It Doesn't Rise Even with Continuous Twitches, Allowing You to Face Trout One Level Down
Even experienced anglers using saltwater heavy sinking minnows designed for saltwater encountered a common problem: fish would follow from below, only to turn away at the last moment. These missed opportunities consistently showed fish swimming about 10cm beneath the lure. To solve this, D-Contact was engineered with greater weight than traditional saltwater sinking minnows. This key design feature ensures it maintains its depth even during rapid, consecutive twitches, allowing it to consistently run in the strike zone where those following fish are swimming.
4. Anyone Can Easily Create the "Almost Stopping but Not Quite" Action
What made D-Contact the gold standard in Japanese heavy sinking minnows is its signature swimming action that drives fish crazy.
After a sharp twitch, instead of abruptly stopping like other lures, it performs a subtle, suspended glide with momentum. During this glide, the body creates a tantalizing twist and flash - producing that magic "not-quite-dead-but-vulnerable" moment that triggers predatory instinct. Complete stillness looks unnatural to fish, but this lingering, subtle movement creates the perfect illusion of wounded prey, making fish commit to striking.
While pros couldcoax similar actions from other heavy sinking minnows with perfect technique, the D-Contact makes this strike-triggering action accessible to anglers of all skill levels - which explains why it exploded in popularity across Japan.
5. The Thin Boomerang-Shaped Body Creates Strong Flashing that Appeals to Fish
The D-Contact's thin, boomerang-shaped profile efficiently generates both rolling action and evasive action that fish can't ignore. This design creates powerful visual triggers:
- Rapid transitions between wide profile and thin silhouette
- Quick alternation between side coloration and back/belly patterns
- Pulsing between intense flash and subtle reflection
These visual changes mimic injured baitfish perfectly, triggering predatory response and converting follows into solid hookups.
6. One Lure for the Entire Stream - Upstream or Downstream
While many Japanese brands offer specialized minnows for either upstream or downstream presentations, the D-Contact excels in both directions. This versatility allows you to work an entire stream with just one lure, maintaining your rhythm and focus throughout the day without constantly switching lures. This continuity creates a more immersive, productive fishing experience.
7. A 20-Year Legacy with Expanded Options for Every Scenario
By 2025, the D-Contact lineup has expanded to five precision-engineered sizes: 50mm, 63mm, 72mm, 85mm, and 110mm. This range covers everything from tight headwater streams to open lake trout situations.
The color selection is equally impressive, with 35 meticulously crafted patterns available in the core sizes (50mm, 63mm, and 72mm), giving you the perfect match for any water condition or forage base.
8. The D-Contact Family - Specialized Tools for Specialized Situations
Building on the phenomenal success of the original, the D-Contact family now includes purpose-built variations like the "D-Compact" (deadly on pre-spawn, pressured trout) and the "D-Insight" (perfect when fish location is uncertain). By rotating through these complementary designs, you'll dramatically increase your success in situations where even the original D-Contact might struggle to produce.
