In addition, the large eye makes it look more like a baitfish, increasing the catch rate in situations where visual effects can be expected, such as in clear water.
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Deps Sakamata Shad is a soft bait with the darting and jumping action. The keels on both sides of the body give it a natural baitfish action while appealing to the predatory instincts of bass. The darting and jumping action of Deps Sakamata Shad makes it irresistible to bass. With natural-looking keels on both sides of the body, this soft bait has a baitfish-like movement that is sure to entice those predatory instincts.
It can be fished weightless to imitate baitfish trying to escape near the surface and jumping out of the water. It can also be fished on the bottom with a split-shot or Carolina-Rigs and the bait will dart near the bottom like a fish looking to hide.
The performance and versatility of the Sakamata Shad makes it easy to catch fish in a variety of situations. This fluke style bait is like the regular flukes but on a whole other level.
8 inch (4 pack)
- NORMAL material: SALT 5% (36.5g)
- HEAVY WEIGHT material: SALT 65% (41.0g)
- HOOK SIZE: # 6/0 OFFSET HOOK
6 inch (6 pack)
- NORMAL material: SALT 10% (16.0g)
- HEAVY WEIGHT material: SALT 75% (17.0g)
- HOOK SIZE: # 4/0 OFFSET HOOK
5 inch (6 pack)
- NORMAL material: SALT 10% (9.8g)
- HEAVY WEIGHT material: SALT 75% (11.3g)
- HOOK SIZE: # 3/0 OFFSET HOOK
4 inch (8 pack)
- NORMAL material: SALT 5% (3.7g)
- HOOK SIZE: # 1/0 OFFSET HOOK
The Deps Sakamata Shad design of the body is smooth and creates low water resistance making it easy for the bait to dart side-to-side. It can be fished quickly to generate reaction bites.
The salt content varies based on the size of the bait (8inch = 5%, 6inch / 5inch = 10%, 4inch = 5%) and the material has strength and holds hooks securely, which reduces tearing and breaking.
The Keel is the secret for the unique jumping dirt action of Sakamata Shad. It allows the water to flow and creates a unique jumping action. It also acts as a rudder to create better darting action.
Matsushita Wins Bassmaster Open with Sakamata Shad
Masayuki Matsushita wins 2020 Sam Rayburn Bassmaster Central Open with a 3-day total of 60-14.
Deps Cover Scat Stick Bait is poured with a bulky body and an ultra-high specific gravity material that boasts 40% salt content. Despite its relatively small size, the Cover Scat is heavy stick bait packed with tons of salt. The Deps Cover Scat is for sale in 17 colors.
Designed to be fished without any extra weight, this stick bait features a fast horizontal fall and uses body stabilization fins at the sides to encourage the proper posture.
A molded hook guard slot and belly hook slot allows for easy rigging and improves your hook-up rate with less plastic to shift down the hook, while the bulb on the top of the bait serves as a hook point guard to keep the presentation completely weedless.
With no additional legs, the Deps Cover Scat Stick Bait gets in and out of cover with ease and is ideal for fishing around heavy cover and vertical structure like overhanging trees, dams, dock pilings, and bushes along the shoreline.
| Length | Quantity | Offset Hook Sizes | Worm Weight |
| 2.5" | 8 | 1/0 or 2/0 | 1/4oz |
| 3.5" | 6 | 3/0 | 9/16oz |
| 4" | 5 | 6/0 or 7/0 | 15/16oz |
Deps Sakamata Shad Heavy Weight Soft Jerkbait delivers the same unique performance as the original Sakamata Shad but loaded with salt to make it heavier and allow anglers to target deeper sections of the water column and give better castability.
It’s unique body shape and hydrodynamic profile has low water flow resistance, which makes it easy to perform a side-to-side darting action, even with the slightest twitches from the rod tip to trigger aggressive reaction strikes. The keeled fins along the head also channel water downward and force the bait upward to mimic a shad jumping on the surface to avoid predators.
The fins act as stabilizers when paused and allow the bait to fall perfectly horizontal and the heavy salt content poured into the belly of the bait creates a subtle wiggling action on the fall, similar to a soft stickbait.
Offered in multiple colors and sizes, the Deps Sakamata Shad Heavy Weight Soft Jerkbait is a new take on the classic soft jerkbait to give the fish a new look. This fluke style bait is like the regular flukes but on a whole other level.
8 inch (4 pack)
- NORMAL material: SALT 5% (36.5g)
- HEAVY WEIGHT material: SALT 65% (41.0g)
- HOOK SIZE: # 6/0 OFFSET HOOK
5 inch (6 pack)
- NORMAL material: SALT 10% (16.0g)
- HEAVY WEIGHT material: SALT 75% (17.0g)
- HOOK SIZE: # 4/0 OFFSET HOOK
5 inch (6 pack)
- NORMAL material: SALT 10% (9.8g)
- HEAVY WEIGHT material: SALT 75% (11.3g)
- HOOK SIZE: # 3/0 OFFSET HOOK
4 inch (8 pack)
- NORMAL material: SALT 5% (3.7g)
- HOOK SIZE: # 1/0 OFFSET HOOK
The Deps Sakamata Shad design of the body is smooth and creates low water resistance making it easy for the bait to dart side-to-side. It can be fished quickly to generate reaction bites.
The salt content varies based on the size of the bait (8inch = 5%, 6inch / 5inch = 10%, 4inch = 5%) and the material has strength and holds hooks securely, which reduces tearing and breaking.
The Keel is the secret for the unique jumping dirt action of Sakamata Shad. It allows the water to flow and creates a unique jumping action. It also acts as a rudder to create better darting action.
Matsushita Wins Bassmaster Open with Sakamata Shad
Masayuki Matsushita wins 2020 Sam Rayburn Bassmaster Central Open with a 3-day total of 60-14.
The Deps Slide Swimmer 250 is back in a new and improved form. It is now made of a durable, hard, injected plastic that ensures every bait is uniform. It is still covered in the familiar soft coating that is unique to the Slide Swimmer.
The bait now features Deps unique inner spring within the head of the Slide Swimmer. When the bait is paused the spring will continue to send off micro-vibrations that will entice any weary predator into hitting the bait. This is a proven technology that has been tested and refined.
- 250mm
- 6.1oz
In-store stock may differ then online.
Unfortunately do to High Demand and Limited Stock. No coupon code or discounts can be applied.
The DEPS Slither K Frog fishes in the thickest, nastiest cover imaginable.
Its super soft construction and custom-designed hook make the Slither K VERY weedless, all while maintaining an excellent hook up ratio. The bait also feature two holes which aid in allowing the bait to collapse when hit and releasing any water that may have leaked in.
The natural rabbit fur adds an extra element to the lure as it effortlessly walks back and forth on the surface.
2 1/4"
3/8oz
The Deps Buster K is a one of a kind hollow bodied frog straight out of Japan.. Its mouth spits and splashes as it moves up, over, and around vegetation. It also has a moving weight transfer system and a rattle which aid both in casting and fish attraction.
The legs are made out of real rabbit fur and are incredibly realistic in the water. The Deps out-barb hook ensures that the bait will last longer because the barbs won’t make a hole in the hollow body causing it to take on water.
2.5"
1/2oz
The Deps Buzzjet Wakebait is one of the most versatile and effective lures on the market today! The Deps Buzzjet can do it all. Walk it, rip it, crank it or wake it, the fish don't care cause all they want to do is SMASH IT! The unique lip design enables this bait to push copious amounts of water, giving the Buzzjet a one of a kind wake. The prop leaves a tantalizing trail of bubbles which, when combined with the Deps Buzzjet's unique lip, will call fish up from serious distances!
The Deps Buzzjet has an angry action that calls fish. The topwater bait has been revolutionized with the design of the Buzzjet. The erratic action and sound can attract fish from deeper depths and it can still be fished effectively in rough water thanks to the huge drawing power of the bait. This is not just a noisy lure, it was designed for those who want to catch a giant bass on topwater.
Here at Tackle Express, we have caught hundreds of bass over the years on this bait. From small ponds to larger bodies of water, it just works. It's one of those lures that has a certain something about it that causes fish to strike. For another great bait, see the Deps Spiral Minnow, it's equally as good but has a different action. Sometimes one works better than the other so our suggestion is to get one of each.
- LENGTH: 96mm (3.77 in)
- WEIGHT: 30.0g. (1.05 oz)
High Temperature Caution
Take caution to where you store your baits as they can become deformed or cracked due to the expansion of the air during high temperatures. Keep them out of direct sunlight and in hot places like the inside of vehicles or tackle boxes stored during the warmer months as we are not responsible for damages caused due to storing lures in high temperatures.
The Deps Buzzjet Jr Wakebait is even more versatile and effective lure than its big brother. The Deps Buzzjet Jr. can do it all too. Walk it, rip it, crank it or wake it, the fish don't care cause all they want to do is SMASH IT! The unique lip design enables this bait to push copious amounts of water, giving the Buzzjet Jr. a one of a kind wake.
The Deps Buzzjet Jr. is perfect for drawing fish from long distances or for making pinpoint casts to targets. The bait has a noisy, wobbling action that creates a big disturbance on the water with the added appeal of a splashing action.
It is a versatile and noisy bait that includes a turning prop and the action of a popper. The size of the bait allows it to cast well and it is easy to work on the surface for those explosive topwater strikes.
- LENGTH: 72mm (2.83in)
- WEIGHT: 14.0g (0.49oz)
High Temperature Caution
Take caution to where you store your baits as they can become deformed or cracked due to the expansion of the air during high temperatures. Keep them out of direct sunlight and in hot places like the inside of vehicles or tackle boxes stored during the warmer months as we are not responsible for damages caused due to storing lures in high temperatures.
Please note the colors may appear slightly different in person than they do on your phone or computer.
Deps Wakasagi Bait Finesse Lipless Minnow made and designed in Japan giving them their unique quality and performance. The Deps Wakasagi Bait is the perfect imitation for the small 2” - 3” baitfish we find these bigger Bass gorging on certain times of the season. With a complementing action to perfectly mimic a fleeing baitfish near the surface or just the subsurface bait cruising just below.
The Deps Wakasagi Bait Finesse Minnow sleek design is made to reduce the drag on the water creating a more free sharp darting and skating action. The unique tinsel tail not only acts as an interactant with the flash it also acts as a stabilizer by suppressing unnatural and unwanted movement. On a slow content retrieve the Wakasagi Bait will produce a small V wake, funneling the fish right to the hook. With a slight twitch of the rod tip will incorporate an erratic fleeing action. Also very deadly on the dead stick technique with a little chop on the water imitating an injured dying piece of bait.
The Deps Wakasagi Bait has an extremely sharp treble attached to a swiveling hook hanger maximizing your fish landing ratio. These baits come in two models: Floating and Sinking.
Floating Model
Length: 65mm/2.5in Body
Weight: 3.5g/ 1/8oz
Sinking Model
Length: 65mm/2.5in Body
Weight: 4.3g/ 1/7oz
The Deps Slide Swimmer 175 is back in a new and improved form. It is now made of a durable, hard, injected plastic that ensures every bait is uniform. It is still covered in the familiar soft skin that is unique to the Slideswimmer.
The bait now features Deps unique inner spring within the head of the Slideswimmer. When the bait is paused the spring will continue to send off micro-vibrations that will entice any weary predator into hitting the bait. This is a proven technology that has been tested and refined in Deps Pulsecod.
| Model | Length: | Weight: |
| Slide Swimmer 145 | 5.8 inch | 1.8 oz |
| Slide Swimmer 175 | 7.5 inch | 3 oz |
| Slide Swimmer 250 | 10 inch | 6.5 oz |
Meticulously designed and tested in Japan, the Deps Circuit VIB Blade Bait is a highly realistic baitfish imitator that uses top quality componentry so anglers can catch fish in a wide range of conditions.
Across the back, the Deps Circuit Vibe Blade Bait features two rigging slots, which allows anglers to change the amount of vibration from a tight vibration to a wide wobble with the included snap without ever having to re-tie.
Armed with two Ryugi double hooks to get those short striking fish, the Deps Circuit Vibe Blade Bait is perfect for vertical jigging deep structure, burning across grass flats, and catching schooling fish that are feeding on small baitfish.
| Deps | Length | Weight |
| Circuit Vibe Blade Bait | 1.85" | 3/8oz |
| Circuit Vibe Blade Bait | 2" | 1/2oz |
The Deps Lure Sleeve is a sleeve for storing your swimbaits and keeping them safe and straight. It is perfect for big baits that don't fit in a tackle box, or for shore fishermen who carry a small amount of lures in their bag and run around the field. The Deps Lure Sleeve can be easily inserted and removed by pressing both ends of the sleeve and opening the mouth.
We love it because it keeps the tail and fins straight so the bait swims correct. If just a little bend in a tail happens, the bait will not swim right. It also keeps the paint from being scratched by other baits or hooks. The clear plastic allows you to see quickly which bait is which. This is a must have for all brands of baits.
Comes 3 to a pack.
Size:
L 320×95mm (12.6x3.7in)
*good for HUGE PENCIL/SLIDESWIMMER 250/BULLSHOOTER160/BULLDOZE160, etc
XL 390×116mm (15x4.6in)
*good for GIRAGIRAKOUGEKI/SILENT KILLER250/BULLSHOOTER/CODENAME BASS/BULLDOZE, etc
Qty: 3 per pack
The Sakamata Shad Real Soft Bait has a realistic ultra-precision print, with a realistic, ultra-precise pattern that looks exactly like a baitfish. Many of you may have already experienced the "Sakamata Shad", which has a dart action like a baitfish escaping, and the pattern of baitfish is reproduced with ultra-precision printing.
In addition, the appearance brought to life by the crystal eye adds visual realism and stimulates the predatory instinct of the bus even more easily. Based on a no-sinker, it can be used differently with "Sakamata Shad", which has variations of heavyweight materials such as Midst and Caro, which make use of non-salt materials with light specific gravity, to further enhance fishing results. non-salt.
An ultra-precision print that captures the body colors and scale patterns of baitfish that live in various locations.
The Deps Bullshooter 160 is a work of art on all levels. This realistic looking swimbait has a killer finish and a great size for medium to huge bass. We are impressed with the construction and the way the bait swims. Deps hit a home run with this bait and we have high hopes for some giants in our future.
6 1/2 inches, 3 3/4 ounces, slow sinking
The Deps Tiny Bullshooter, a small and compact 100mm sized bait with the same features as its' larger predecessor. The Tiny Bullshooter allows you to better match the size of small bluegill and other panfish. Fish it around weeds and other places where baby gills live to temp wary bass.
The original Bullshooter is so effective because of the water displacement from the jointed body and the Tiny Bullshootter keeps the same qualities, but in a smaller package. It has a fish drawing action even with a straight retrieve, but with the right action, it can achieve a weaving, roaming movement and turn and do a 180-degree turn to get fish to bite.
Slow Sinking Model
Length: 100mm
Weight: 1oz
Type: Silent
Features:
Pectoral fins made of a durable PVC material that sticks to the body during the retrieve and when stopped, it moves and hovers like live bluegill.
Belly fin is shaped like a horizontal tail and helps to prevent snags and also helps to stabilize the bait and give it more action.
Hooks are Size #5 and extremely sharp with a smooth coating to penetrate better. They have a tin colored finish that helps to camouflage the hooks with the belly of the bait. Adding a feathered hook will help to fool pressured bass and add some added attraction, especially in current.
Action:
A straight retrieve gives the bait a solid vibration due to the flat sides of the bait. If you utilize a “stop and go” retrieve, you can make it appear as if the bait is swimming along and wandering away from cover. You can also create a unique feeding action by getting the bait to turn back 180-degrees to trigger bites from followers.
High-temperature caution
Take caution to where you store your baits as they can become deformed or cracked due to the expansion of the air during high temperatures. Keep them out of direct sunlight and in hot places like the inside of vehicles or tackle boxes stored during the warmer months as we are not responsible for damages caused due to storing lures in high temperatures.
The Deps Frilled Shad Swimbaits are a realistic reproduction of streamlined baitfish with enhanced real action that trembles and rolls, such as a smelt that live in many waters. The bait has a quivering action and unique twisting swimming action. In addition, a rolling action with a shaking from side to side is created during the retrieve. Just swim it back and the bait will do the rest. FRILLED SHAD is 4.7 inches and comes five per pack.
The mold of the bait creates an ultra-realistic body and it includes lifelike eyes. The combination makes it look just like a baitfish and will get more bites in tough situations.
There are two versions, one with a 0% salt content and one with 10%.
Key parts that are the key to action:
The fan-shaped lip that spreads over the head passes the water stream around the bait and also creates a rolling action with unique trembling action. The bait looks just like a baitfish and the soft body makes it lifelike and appeals to wary bass.
The lip acts as a brake to reduce the movement more slowly, and it is possible to effectively work rocks and sticks where bass live.
Also, since the hook is hidden, it acts like a weedguard.
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