About this piece
The Deps Sakamata Shad is a soft plastic stick bait designed to produce a lively darting action that mimics a baitfish fleeing on the surface. Its unique keel and forked tail create an erratic, jumping movement that triggers reaction strikes from bass, even in open water. With a 5% salt content for enhanced castability and a reinforced body for better hook holding, this bait is built for action fishing.
Key features
- Keel on both sides channels water downward for a lively upward darting action.
- Smooth, low-drag body line allows wide sliding and high-speed darts.
- 5% salt material with high tensile strength reduces tearing and improves hook penetration.
- Forked tail sways naturally to follow the bait's darting motion.
- Hook-set assist markings help align the hook straight for optimal performance.
Best for
- Bass fishing in open water or around cover with erratic topwater darting presentations.
- Fished weedless with a #1/0 offset hook in shallow flats and grass beds.
- Split-shot or Carolina rigs for bottom hopping with sudden upward bursts.
