Deps is a Japanese manufacturer of high-quality hard and soft lures.

V-Tail Shad with Specialist Fins

The Deps Sakamata Shad is a V-tail soft lure measuring 12.7 cm and weighing 10.0 g. Its streamlined body is fitted with a slot for an offset hook, which makes it a genuinely versatile soft plastic - at home on a jig head, a Carolina rig, or fished weightless as a soft jerkbait on an offset hook. It is in that last role where it really shines, and the specialist fins positioned left and right behind the head have a lot to do with that. On every twitch, the lure breaks upwards sharply - exactly like a small fish bolting from a predator. The Sakamata Shad glides with remarkable freedom and kicks hard to the side, a action that pike, big perch and largemouth bass find hard to resist. Jigged or presented vertically, it is equally effective on zander.

Hook Markings and a High Salt Content

The Deps Sakamata Shad is also particularly well suited to anglers who are new to fishing with offset hooks. Hook-placement markings on the underside of the head and along the back take the guesswork out of rigging it correctly, whether you are fishing it as a soft jerkbait or on a rig. The action of this V-tail is further supported by a high salt content. Around 10% salt balances the bait perfectly and adds weight for greater casting distance and a better sink rate, so you can get the Deps Sakamata Shad a long way out even without any additional weight.

Specifications at a Glance:

Key Facts:

• Soft lure / shad / V-tail / soft jerkbait
• Length: 5" / 12.7 cm
• Available in 6 colours
• 10% salt content
• Hook-placement markings for offset hooks
• Slot for offset hook
• Fins at the head for enhanced glide
• JDM = Made in Japan!