About this piece
The Deps Sakamata Shad is an 8-inch stick bait designed to produce a unique fluttering dart action that mimics fleeing baitfish. Its keel-shaped body generates upward darting movements on the hookset, triggering instinctive reaction strikes from bass.
Key features
- Keel on both body sides creates a natural upward dart action on hookset
- Streamlined body reduces water resistance for wide, easy darting
- Salt content (5%) improves hook penetration and reduces body tearing
- Forked tail flutters realistically like a baitfish fin
- Hook-set assist markings ensure straight, true hook placement
- Available in Normal (36.5g) and Heavy Weight (41.0g) materials
Best for
- Open water reaction strike fishing
- No-sinker, split-shot, and Carolina rig presentations
- Targeting bass in shallow to mid-depth zones
