The keeled fins near the head serve a dual purpose. They channel water downward, forcing the bait to leap upward like a shad evading threats on the water’s surface. When paused, these fins act as stabilizers, ensuring the bait falls perfectly horizontal. Loaded with heavy salt in the belly, this lure exhibits a subtle wiggling action during the descent, akin to a soft stickbait.

For enhanced hook penetration, the Sakamata Shad features a deep groove along the belly. Plus, hook slots on the back allow you to tex-pose your hook point, rendering it weedless. When rigged weightless on your preferred EWG-style hook and twitched at various speeds, this bait becomes a bass magnet. In Japan, anglers also favor rigging it on a small split shot setup or a weighty Carolina rig for targeting deeper water.

Available in an array of colors and sizes, the Deps Sakamata Shad Heavy Weight Soft Jerkbait reimagines the classic soft jerkbait, providing a fresh look that can tip the scales in your favor.