About this piece
The Deps Sakamata Shad is a soft plastic stick bait designed to produce a unique upward darting action that mimics a fleeing baitfish. Its keel and streamlined body allow for wide, erratic slides that trigger reaction strikes from bass.
Key features
- Keel design generates an upward darting action on the fall
- Low-drag body profile enables wide sliding darts at high speed
- Forked tail quivers realistically like a baitfish tail
- High salt content (5%) for improved casting and sink rate
- Recommended with 6/0 offset hooks for optimal action
Best for
- Target bass in open water with reaction strikes
- Effective on a split-shot or Carolina rig for bottom presentations
- Ideal for no-sinker fishing when bass are chasing surface baitfish
