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SMITH D-COMPACT 45FES

SMITH D-COMPACT 45FES

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NT$390
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Product Specifications：
Length: 45mm
Weight: 2.0g
Type: Feather Sinking (FES)
Hook: VanFook PLB-49 #10
Mastering Shallow Streams

Product Introduction：
D-Compact FES
When fishing in shallow runs or flats where heavy sinking minnows struggle, angler Hiramoto Jin introduced the idea of Feather Sinking (FES).
The D-Compact FES was born from a redesigned weight system inside the original D-Compact, creating a lightweight tuned model.

What is Feather Sinking?
Most anglers naturally target deeper pools that “look fishy.” But shallow runs only 30–50 cm deep are often overlooked, thought to be “too shallow” or “too snaggy.”
Yet fish often hold there, and fly anglers frequently target those spots — sometimes pulling out surprisingly good-sized trout.

With the D-Compact 45 Heavy Sinking, anglers could try to cover such spots, but fear of snagging made the retrieve too cautious and too fast. Instead of focusing on catching fish, the attention shifted to avoiding the bottom.

Floating minnows are not very effective except in downstream drifts. Heavy sinking models require constant adjustments to avoid snags. That’s why the D-Compact FES was created — a light-tuned model designed to:

Visually avoid snags
Maintain strong fish appeal
Have enough weight for accurate casting (including baitcasting)
Respond to various twitching and drifting actions
Hold its line in turbulent current without breaking the surface

After extensive testing with tungsten, lead, iron, and brass weight systems, the best balance was achieved at 2.0g Feather Sinking (FES) — neither slow sinking nor suspending, but a unique balance that complements heavy sinking models.
Application Examples

Fishing downstream in shallow rivers
With down-drift retrieves (cast → let the lure drift downstream → twitch → feed line → repeat), FES greatly reduces snag risk, allowing precise presentations.

Fishing upstream or cross-current in shallow rivers
No need to fear snags — FES allows natural drift and twitching. From cross-currents to U-shaped drifts and reverse retrieves, it maintains stable swimming even in complex currents.

Best use of FES in mountain streams
If you only cast to deep “prime spots,” shallow-water fish will spook, and deep fish become wary. Start by sweeping shallows with FES, then target deep pockets with the normal model to maximize chances.
Fish often strike when currents momentarily slow down. If you pick up too early, you may miss bites — so always retrieve all the way to your feet, even in shallow water.

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