About this piece
The Deps Sakamata Shad is a soft stick bait designed to create an erratic darting action that mimics fleeing baitfish. Its unique keel-shaped body generates a sudden upward dart on the hookset, triggering a predatory strike from bass.
Key features
- Body sides feature built-in keels for natural darting action
- Produces a popping/splashing motion on the surface when fished weightless
- Effective on bottom with split-shot or Carolina rigs for sudden escape movements
- Available in Normal (16.0g) and Heavy Weight (17.0g) salt-loaded versions
- Recommended offset hook size: #4/0
Best for
- Bass fishing in lakes and ponds with clear to moderate water
- Fished weightless in shallow cover or open water
- Split-shot or Carolina rig presentations along drop-offs and structure
