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Description
Length: 55mm
Weight: 6g
Type: Heavy Sinking
Hook: D-Contact hook #12
The D-Direct is a heavy-sinking deep minnow designed to directly target the "dead zone" deeper than one meter—an area near drop-offs that was previously difficult to fish effectively.
With a weight of 6g, it sinks rapidly; its oversized lip forces a quick dive to reach unexplored depths, while the tight wobble-and-roll action generated during retrieval announces its presence, directly enticing trout lurking in the deep.
Upon hitting the water, it sinks tail-first with the lip facing upward. It takes three seconds to sink one meter, allowing it to reach the bottom far faster than standard sinking minnows.
This performance is due to its 6g weight packed into a compact body—smaller than that of the D-Contact—and a fixed rear center of gravity that dictates its sinking posture.
After casting, lower the rod tip and retrieve quickly.
The massive lip—disproportionately large for a 55mm body—forces a rapid dive, reaching a depth of two meters within just three meters of retrieval.
It produces a wobble-and-roll action during retrieval and a staggering slide action when twitched.
A powerful, high-speed short jerk with the rod held high creates a darting action where the lure tilts onto its side, offering maximum visual appeal.
The inertial slide that occurs between actions triggers bites.
It possesses excellent ability to deflect off bottom obstacles like rocks by tilting onto its side, enabling an aggressive fishing style.
As long as water pressure is maintained against the lip, the D-Direct will continue to dive deeper; this holds true even during twitching or jerking.
To trace a depth of one meter, first allow the lure to reach that depth via sinking or retrieving, then apply rod action. A strong, prolonged action will cause it to dive deeper than one meter, while a weak, short action will cause it to swim upward. Features such as the distinctive sparkle created by different types of holograms and the "silent weight" system are details meticulously crafted to enhance the same level of appeal and fish-catching ability found in the D-Contact.