About this piece
The Deps Sakamata Shad 7 inch is a soft-plastic stick bait designed to produce a darting, surface-breaking action that triggers predatory strikes from bass. Its unique keel-shaped body and smooth, low-drag profile enable wide sliding darts on both topwater and bottom presentations.
Key features
- 7-inch (177.8 mm) length with 5 pieces per pack
- Body-side keels create a natural, darting action with just a hook
- Smooth, contoured line reduces water resistance for easy, high-speed darts
- Hook-set assist marking helps ensure straight hook placement
- FECO certified; recommended hook sizes #5/0 to #6/0
Best for
- Bass fishing in open water and around cover
- Nose-hooked, split-shot, or Carolina rig presentations
- Eliciting reaction strikes when bass are inactive or pressured
