About this piece
The Reins Ajimata Shad 2.5 is a soft-bodied swimbait developed in collaboration with Deps, featuring a 2.5-inch size that expands its target species range from light saltwater favorites like horse mackerel and black rockfish to larger offshore game fish. Its unique fin-tail creates subtle vibrations on a steady retrieve, while a jighead setup elicits a popping dart-and-glide fall that triggers reaction bites.
Key features
- Collaboration between Reins and Deps (16th joint project)
- 2.5-inch size upgrade from the 2-inch original for wider species appeal
- Fin-tail design produces micro-vibrations on straight retrieve and curve fall
- Proven effective for both inshore jigging and offshore fishing for yellowtail, rockfish, sea bream, and grunt
Best for
- Light saltwater jigging for horse mackerel, black rockfish, and panfish
- Offshore casting for larger predators such as amberjack, mackerel, and sea bream
- Working current lines, rips, and reef edges where fish are actively feeding
