Smith D-Compact FES

$12.37 USD

Smith D-Compact FES

$12.37 USD

Leaves Japan in 3–8 business days

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Length45 mm (1.8 in)
Weight2 g (1/16 oz)
DepthShallow, 0.3-0.5 m
TypeMinnow

Description

The D-Compact FES (Feather Sinking) is a 45mm, 2.0g hard-bodied minnow from Smith, built around a redesigned internal weight system that produces an extremely slow, horizontal feather-fall on the pause rather than a conventional heavy-sinking drop.

It is aimed at shallow trout stream water 30-50cm deep that is normally too risky to fish with heavier sinking minnows, letting anglers work down-drift or up-cross presentations through skinny, snag-prone runs without losing tempo to constant snag avoidance.

Shipping & returns

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The numbers

Full spec sheet

Type: Minnow
Length: 45 mm (1.8 in)
Weight: 2 g (1/16 oz)
Buoyancy: Slow sinking
Running depth: Shallow, 0.3-0.5 m
Action: Extremely slow, horizontal feather-fall on the pause rather than a heavy sinking drop
Target species: Trout, Perch

Information

The swimming action

The Feather Sinking system gives the D-Compact FES an extremely slow, horizontal feather-fall on the pause, quite unlike the faster drop of a conventional heavy sinking minnow in the same size.

When to throw it

Built for shallow trout stream water around 30-50cm deep that's normally too risky to fish with heavier sinking minnows, letting the lure hang in skinny, snag-prone runs without constant snag avoidance.

How to work it

Work down-drift or up-cross presentations and let the slow horizontal fall do the work on the pause, keeping tempo rather than fighting the current to avoid bottom snags.

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.