Smith D-Compact 45

From $11.32 USD

Smith D-Compact 45

$12.36 USD

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Length45 mm (1.8 in)
Weight3.5 g (1/8 oz)
Depth~1 m (still water)
TypeMinnow

Description

The Smith D-Compact 45 is a 45 mm, 3.5 g heavy-sinking minnow with a fixed tungsten weight, a "he-no-ji" back that sits the buoyancy peak directly above the centre of gravity, and a flat side for a strong inertial flash. It runs with the D-Contact Hook #12 and reaches a reeling depth of around 100 cm in still water — deeper than the D-Contact and D-Incite.

A 50/50 wobble-and-roll gives it plenty of pull on a straight retrieve, while short-pitch flash slides trigger bites even in a small strike zone and hard twitches produce a sharp dart. At 3.5 g it feels light and responsive through the retrieve, making depth control straightforward across a range of trout water.

Shipping & returns

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The numbers

Full spec sheet

Type: Minnow
Length: 45 mm (1.8 in)
Weight: 3.5 g (1/8 oz)
Buoyancy: Sinking
Running depth: ~1 m (still water)
Action: 50/50 wobble-and-roll on straight retrieve; short-pitch flash slide on twitch; sharp dart on hard twitch
Hook size: D-Contact Hook #12
Target species: Trout, Perch
Retrieve style: Straight retrieve, twitch, hard twitch
Model: D-COMPACT45

Information

The swimming action

The D-Compact 45's 'he-no-ji' back sits its buoyancy peak directly over the centre of gravity, giving a 50/50 wobble-and-roll on a straight retrieve, short-pitch flash slides on light twitches in a tight zone, and a sharp dart on a hard twitch.

When to throw it

Reaching around a metre down in still water, deeper than the D-Contact and D-Incite, it suits a wider range of trout water while staying light and responsive at 3.5g.

How to work it

Use a straight retrieve for the wobble-roll, short twitches for flash slides in a small strike zone, and a firmer twitch for a sharp dart to draw a reaction bite.

The setup it likes

Suits a light to light-medium stream rod, a 2000-size reel, 4-6 lb main line and a fluorocarbon leader around the same 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.