About this piece
The Deps Sakamata Shad 8 is a soft stick bait designed to trigger aggressive reaction strikes from bass with a lively darting action. Its keel-shaped body and forked tail create a realistic fleeing baitfish profile on the fall or when twitched.
Key features
- 8-inch length with 16g salt-impregnated material for enhanced casting and hook penetration
- Dual side keels produce an upward darting action on the drop and during retrieves
- Forked tail flutters and tracks like a real baitfish fin
- Hook-set assist marking on body helps align the hook straight
- Four lures per pack, recommended with a #4/0 offset hook
Best for
- Open-water bass fishing, especially for reaction strikes
- Darter and jerk-and-pause retrieves over weed beds or along points
- Clear to stained lakes and rivers where a finesse presentation is needed
