Smith D-Compact 38

From $11.32 USD

Smith D-Compact 38

$12.36 USD

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Length38 mm (1.5 in)
Weight2.5 g (1/16 oz)
Depth~0.6 m (still water)
TypeMinnow

Description

The Smith D-Compact 38 is a 38 mm, 2.5 g heavy-sinking minnow with a fixed tungsten weight, sharing the D-Compact series' "he-no-ji" back and flat-side body for a strong inertial flash. It's fitted with a Kaken treble hook (short shank) #14 and reaches a reeling depth of around 60 cm in still water.

The 50/50 wobble-and-roll swim gives strong appeal on a straight retrieve, short-pitch flash slides trigger bites in tight zones, and hard twitches produce a crisp dart. At 2.5 g it has a light, snappy feel that makes depth control easy across small stream and stillwater trout spots.

Shipping & returns

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The numbers

Full spec sheet

Type: Minnow
Length: 38 mm (1.5 in)
Weight: 2.5 g (1/16 oz)
Buoyancy: Sinking
Running depth: ~0.6 m (still water)
Action: 50/50 wobble-and-roll on straight retrieve; short-pitch flash slide on twitch; crisp dart on hard twitch
Hook size: Kaken treble hook (short shank) #14
Target species: Trout, Perch
Retrieve style: Straight retrieve, twitch, hard twitch
Model: D-COMPACT38

Information

The swimming action

The D-Compact 38's 'he-no-ji' back and flat side sit its buoyancy peak over the centre of gravity, giving a 50/50 wobble-and-roll on a straight retrieve, short-pitch flash slides on light twitches and a crisp dart on a hard twitch.

When to throw it

At 2.5g it has a light, snappy feel that suits small streams and stillwater trout spots, reaching around 60cm down in still water, making depth control easy in tight, shallow pockets.

How to work it

Use a straight retrieve for the wobble-roll, short sharp twitches for flash slides in a tight zone, and a firmer twitch when a crisp dart is needed to trigger a following fish.

The setup it likes

Suits a light stream rod, a 2000-size reel, 3-5 lb main line and a fluorocarbon leader of similar strength.

Before you buy

Straight answers

How is it priced?

We aim to beat your local price. We ship direct from Japan, cutting out the overseas middleman, and shipping is shown at checkout before you pay.

When does my order leave Japan?

Orders are packed in Japan and leave within 3–8 business days, tracked. You get a tracking number by email the moment it ships.

How long does delivery take?

Your order leaves Japan in 3–8 business days, tracked. Checkout shows the delivery options for your country, with their price and delivery estimate, before you pay.

Will I be charged import duty or tax?

US import duty is shown as its own line at checkout, before you pay. Your parcel then travels duty-paid, so there is nothing to pay on delivery.

Is it genuine stock?

Yes. Every item is genuine Japanese-market stock, sourced in Japan from an established Japanese wholesaler and shipped straight to you. Never marketplace resellers.