Deps Frilled Shad 4.7 Inches

The Deps Frilled Shad 4.7 Inches is a realistic reproduction of streamlined baitfish with enhanced real action that trembles and rolls, perfectly imitating smelt and other baitfish that live in many waters. The bait features a quivering action and unique twisting swimming action that triggers strikes from bass feeding on small forage fish.

During the retrieve, a rolling action with shaking from side to side is created automatically—just swim it back and the bait will do the rest. The ultra-realistic body mold includes lifelike eyes that make it look just like a baitfish, getting more bites in tough situations when bass are wary or pressured. Available in two versions with 0% salt content for maximum action and 10% salt for better casting distance.

The innovative fan-shaped lip that spreads over the head passes the water stream around the bait and creates a rolling action with unique trembling motion. The lip acts as a brake to reduce movement more slowly, making it possible to effectively work rocks and sticks where bass live. Since the hook is hidden, the lip also acts like a weedguard, allowing you to fish through cover without constant snags.

Key Features:

• Fan-Shaped Lip: Creates rolling action with unique trembling motion
• Quivering Action: Realistic trembling and rolling mimics live baitfish
• Unique Twisting Swim: Side-to-side shaking action triggers strikes
• Ultra-Realistic Body Mold: Detailed sculpting with lifelike eyes
• Soft Body Construction: Lifelike feel appeals to wary bass
• Weedguard Function: Hidden hook design reduces snags
• Brake Effect: Lip slows movement for working cover effectively
• Two Salt Options: 0% for maximum action, 10% for casting distance

Specifications:

• Length: 4.7 inches
• Quantity: 5 per pack
• Type: Soft swimbait with fan-shaped lip
• Salt Content: Available in 0% and 10% versions
• Target Species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, striped bass

Rigging Techniques:

• Weighted Swimbait Hook: Standard rigging for swimming presentations
• Jighead: Open water and vertical presentations
• Underspin: Add blade for extra flash and vibration
• Texas Rig: Weedless presentation for heavy cover
• Carolina Rig: Dragging presentation for deep structure

Retrieve Techniques:

• Straight Swim: Steady retrieve showcases natural rolling and trembling
• Slow Roll: Methodical retrieve along bottom structure
• Stop-and-Go: Pause to let bait sink and trigger following fish
• Work Cover: Slow retrieve around rocks and sticks using lip as brake

Ideal Applications:

• Waters with smelt or small baitfish populations
• Clear water situations requiring realistic presentations
• Pressured or heavily fished waters
• Around rocks, sticks, and structure
• Tough conditions when bass are finicky
• When bass are feeding on small forage fish

When you need a realistic soft swimbait that delivers unique trembling action, natural rolling motion, and lifelike appearance for tough conditions, the Deps Frilled Shad 4.7 Inches is the choice of serious swimbait anglers.