About this piece
The Deps New Highsider 172 HF is a jointed, high-floating crankbait designed to replicate the desperate, fleeing motion of a Japanese dace (ugui) as it is chased by monster bass. Born from observations on Lake Ikehara, this big bait combines an ABS resin body with long, ultra-thin elastomer tails to achieve a lifelike tail beat and posture. The removable lip allows the bait to be used lipless for stealthy surface or just-below-surface retrieves in clear water.
Key features
- Jointed ABS resin body with elongated elastomer tail for realistic action
- High-floating design (2.5 oz / approx. 71 g) for slow, controlled retrieves
- Removable lip enables lipless surface or sub-surface presentations
- Equipped with two #1/0 hooks and #4 split rings
- Proven track record of catching oversized bass in pressured waters
Best for
- Trophy largemouth bass in lakes and reservoirs
- Clear-water situations requiring natural, fleeing-baitfish action
- Slow to moderate retrieves near cover, weed lines, or boat docks
- Anglers targeting giant bass with oversized hard baits
