About this piece
The Deps New Highsider 172 HF is a highly realistic jointed crankbait designed to imitate a fleeing Japanese dace (ugui), based on observations at the Ikehara Dam. Its long, ultra-thin elastomer tail reproduces the tail-beat and movement of the prey with remarkable fidelity.
Key features
- Hollow ABS body with a detachable lip for surface or sub-surface presentations
- High float (Floating) type for slow, buoyant retrieves
- Jointed body angle and weight balance tuned specifically for monster bass
- Weighs 2.5 oz (approx 70.9 g) and measures 172 mm total length
- Equipped with two #1/0 hooks and #4 split rings
Best for
- Targeting trophy-class largemouth bass in clear lakes and reservoirs
- Fishing open water where bass chase baitfish schools
- Slow rolling near the surface or just below when using the lip-less method
