About this piece
Deps presents the New High-Sider, a jointed crankbait designed to replicate the panicked escape motion of the Japanese dace (ugui) when pursued by monster bass. The 145 mm body features a hollow ABS construction with a thin elastomer tail and detachable lip, offering a realistic swimming action that triggered explosive takes in Lake Ikehara. Weighing 1.6 oz (45.4 g) and floating by default, this big bait is built for locating and provoking trophy-class largemouth bass in pressured waters.
Key features
- Hollow ABS body with long, ultra-thin elastomer tail for natural movement
- Detachable lip allows lip-less surface or sub-surface fast retrieves
- Relatively lightweight 1.6 oz (45.4 g) for its 145 mm size
- Joint angle and weight balance tuned from the original 2007–2017 foam model
- Detailed #02 Real Ketabass color pattern mirrors the appearance of a real dace
Best for
- Trophy bass fishing in clear lakes and reservoirs
- Slow to moderate cranking over open water or along boat docks
- Surfacing or sub-surface presentations with lip removed for wary giants
- Anglers targeting pressured monster bass with a lifely, natural profile
