About this piece
The Deps Sakamata Shad is a 4-inch soft stick bait designed to produce a lively, leaping dart action that mimics baitfish fleeing on the surface. Its unique keel system channels water downward, causing the bait to jump upward with each twitch, triggering predatory strikes from bass.
Key features
- Flowing, streamlined body reduces water resistance for easy darting and wide glide.
- 5% salt-infused material improves hook hold and reduces tearing.
- Hook-set assist markings ensure straight hook placement for optimal action.
- Split tail flutters like a baitfish tail, following the bait's dart movements.
- Keel acts as a rudder, stabilizing the dart action and preventing wobble.
Best for
- Open-water bass fishing, especially when fish are keyed on fleeing baitfish.
- Finesse presentations like split-shot or Carolina rigs in shallow to mid-depth water.
- Anglers seeking an easy-to-use soft bait with dramatic, erratic action.
