Deps Japanese Lures

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.

The 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, allowing anglers to target deeper sections of the water column with better castability. This fluke-style bait takes the classic soft jerkbait to a whole other level with innovative design features that trigger aggressive reaction strikes.

The unique body shape and hydrodynamic profile features low water flow resistance, making it incredibly easy to perform side-to-side darting action with even the slightest twitches from the rod tip. The keeled fins along the head channel water downward and force the bait upward to mimic a shad jumping on the surface to avoid predators, creating an irresistible presentation that bass can't ignore.

The fins act as stabilizers when paused, allowing the bait to fall perfectly horizontal while the heavy salt content poured into the belly creates a subtle wiggling action on the fall, similar to a soft stickbait. This combination of darting action and natural fall makes it deadly effective for triggering reaction strikes from both active and finicky bass.

Key Features:

• Heavy Salt Content: 65-75% salt loading for deeper presentations and better castability
• Hydrodynamic Profile: Low water resistance for easy side-to-side darting action
• Keeled Fins: Channel water to create unique jumping action mimicking fleeing shad
• Horizontal Fall: Fins act as stabilizers for perfectly horizontal descent
• Subtle Wiggle on Fall: Heavy salt in belly creates natural wiggling action
• Durable Material: Strong construction holds hooks securely and reduces tearing
• Reaction Strike Design: Can be fished quickly to generate aggressive bites
• Tournament Proven: Used by Masayuki Matsushita to win 2020 Bassmaster Central Open

Specifications:

• Type: Heavy weight soft jerkbait / fluke
• Target Species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass

Retrieve Techniques:

• Twitch-and-Pause: Sharp twitches create darting action, pause for horizontal fall
• Fast Retrieve: Quick twitches generate aggressive reaction strikes
• Slow Twitch: Subtle rod movements for finesse presentations
• Deadstick: Let bait fall on slack line for natural wiggling descent
• Weighted Texas Rig: Add weight for deeper presentations

Design Details:

The keel is the secret to the unique jumping dart action of the Sakamata Shad. It allows water to flow and creates a unique jumping action while acting as a rudder to create better darting action. The smooth body design creates low water resistance, making it easy for the bait to dart side-to-side and be fished quickly to generate reaction bites.

Tournament Success:

Masayuki Matsushita won the 2020 Sam Rayburn Bassmaster Central Open with a 3-day total of 60-14 using the Deps Sakamata Shad, proving its effectiveness at the highest level of competitive bass fishing.

Ideal Applications:

• Deeper water presentations with heavy weight models
• Reaction strike fishing in active conditions
• Around grass, docks, and shallow cover
• Clear to moderately stained water
• When bass are feeding on shad or baitfish
• Tournament fishing requiring versatile presentations

When you need a heavy-weight soft jerkbait that delivers unique darting action, better castability, and tournament-proven performance, the Deps Sakamata Shad Heavy Weight is the choice of serious bass anglers.

The Deps Slither K Frog is engineered to fish in the thickest, nastiest cover imaginable, delivering exceptional performance where other frogs fail. Its super-soft construction and custom-designed hook make the Slither K incredibly weedless while maintaining an excellent hookup ratio that converts explosive strikes into landed fish.

The innovative design features two strategically placed holes that serve dual purposes: they aid in allowing the bait to collapse when hit for better hooksets, and they release any water that may have leaked in, keeping the frog riding high on the surface. This thoughtful engineering ensures the Slither K maintains peak performance even after multiple fish catches.

The natural rabbit fur legs add an extra element of realism to the lure, creating lifelike movement as it effortlessly walks back and forth on the surface. Combined with the super-soft body and premium Japanese construction, the Deps Slither K delivers the performance serious frog fishermen demand when fishing lily pads, matted vegetation, and heavy slop.

Key Features:

• Super-Soft Construction: Ultra-soft body collapses easily for excellent hookup ratios
• Custom-Designed Hook: Engineered for maximum weedlessness and hookset performance
• Dual Drainage Holes: Allow bait to collapse on strikes and release water for consistent performance
• Natural Rabbit Fur Legs: Create incredibly realistic movement on the surface
• Effortless Walking Action: Walks back and forth with minimal rod input
• Premium Japanese Construction: Durable hollow body built for heavy cover fishing
• Compact Profile: 2.25" size perfect for finesse frog presentations
• Lightweight Design: 3/8oz weight ideal for accurate casts to tight pockets

Specifications:

• Length: 2.25 inches
• Weight: 3/8 oz
• Type: Hollow body topwater frog
• Legs: Natural rabbit fur
• Target Species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, pike

Retrieve Techniques:

• Walk-the-Dog: Classic side-to-side action across open pockets and edges
• Slow Crawl: Steady retrieve over matted vegetation and lily pads
• Popping Retrieve: Sharp pops to create surface disturbance
• Stop-and-Go: Pause over openings to trigger strikes from following fish
• Twitch-Pause: Erratic twitches followed by pauses for finicky bass

Ideal Applications:

• Lily pads and matted vegetation
• Thick slop and heavy cover
• Weed edges and open pockets
• Finesse frog situations where compact profile is needed
• Shallow flats with vegetation
• Early morning and late evening topwater fishing
• Calm water conditions for optimal walking action

When you need a compact, finesse-style frog that can handle the thickest cover while delivering exceptional hookup ratios, the Deps Slither K provides the super-soft construction and innovative design that serious frog fishermen trust.

The Deps Slide Swimmer 250 returns in a new and improved form as the ultimate trophy bass swimbait. Now constructed with a durable, hard-injected plastic core that ensures every bait is perfectly uniform, while still covered in the familiar soft coating that gives the Slide Swimmer its incredibly lifelike feel and legendary action.

The revolutionary upgrade features Deps' unique inner spring system within the head of the Slide Swimmer. When the bait is paused, this spring continues to send off micro-vibrations that entice even the wariest trophy bass into striking. This proven technology, tested and refined through years of development, adds a critical triggering element that separates the Slide Swimmer from all other big baits.

At 10 inches (250mm) and 6.5 ounces, the Slide Swimmer 250 is the ultimate weapon for targeting giant bass that feed on large trout, gizzard shad, and other substantial forage. The soft outer coating creates realistic swimming action with subtle body roll, while the hard inner core provides the structural integrity needed for long casts and repeated battles with trophy fish. The combination of visual realism, natural swimming motion, and continuous micro-vibrations makes this the go-to bait for serious trophy bass hunters.

Key Features:

• Hard-Injected Plastic Core: Durable construction ensures uniform performance and exceptional longevity
• Soft Outer Coating: Familiar soft covering creates lifelike feel and realistic swimming action
• Inner Spring System: Sends continuous micro-vibrations even when paused, triggering strikes from following giants
• Proven Technology: Refined vibration system tested on trophy bass worldwide
• Realistic Swimming Action: Natural body roll and tail movement mimics large baitfish
• Premium Japanese Craftsmanship: Meticulous attention to detail in construction and finish
• Trophy-Class Size: 10" length and 6.5oz weight designed for double-digit bass
• Legendary Performance: Proven track record of catching bass over 10 pounds

Specifications:

• Length: 10 inches (250mm)
• Weight: 6.5 oz
• Type: Slow-sinking hard swimbait with soft outer coating
• Target Species: Trophy largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, striped bass, muskie, pike

Retrieve Techniques:

• Slow Steady Retrieve: Natural swimming action for cruising baitfish presentation
• Stop-and-Go: Pause to activate inner spring micro-vibrations and trigger following fish
• Slow Roll: Deep, methodical retrieve along bottom structure and ledges
• Wake Retrieve: Surface or subsurface wake for aggressive trophy bass

Slide Swimmer Series Comparison:

Ideal Applications:

• Trophy bass fishing in large reservoirs and lakes
• Deep structure, ledges, and drop-offs
• Points, humps, and offshore structure
• When bass are feeding on large trout or gizzard shad
• Clear to moderately stained water
• Targeting double-digit largemouth and smallmouth

When you're hunting for the bass of a lifetime and need a swimbait that combines proven performance with innovative triggering technology, the Deps Slide Swimmer 250 is the ultimate choice for serious trophy bass anglers.

Note: Due to high demand and limited stock, no coupon codes or discounts can be applied to this product.

The Deps Buster K is a one-of-a-kind hollow body frog straight from Japan, engineered to deliver explosive topwater action in the thickest cover. Its innovative mouth design spits and splashes as it moves up, over, and around vegetation, creating irresistible surface commotion that triggers violent strikes from bass hiding in heavy cover.

Equipped with a moving weight transfer system and internal rattle, the Buster K aids both in casting distance and fish attraction. The weight transfer system allows for longer, more accurate casts, while the rattle adds an auditory trigger that draws bass from a distance. The unique out-barb hook design ensures the bait lasts longer because the barbs won't puncture the hollow body, preventing water intrusion that ruins traditional frogs.

The incredibly realistic rabbit fur legs create lifelike movement in the water that bass can't resist. Combined with the spitting mouth action and premium Japanese construction, the Deps Buster K delivers the performance serious frog fishermen demand when fishing lily pads, matted vegetation, slop, and heavy cover where other lures can't go.

Key Features:

• Spitting Mouth Design: Creates splashing and spitting action as it moves through cover
• Real Rabbit Fur Legs: Incredibly realistic movement in the water triggers strikes
• Weight Transfer System: Improves casting distance and accuracy
• Internal Rattle: Adds auditory attraction to draw bass from a distance
• Out-Barb Hook Design: Prevents puncturing the hollow body for longer-lasting durability
• Premium Japanese Construction: Durable hollow body built for heavy cover fishing
• Weedless Design: Glides over lily pads, matted vegetation, and thick slop
• Compact Profile: 2.5" size perfect for bass of all sizes

Specifications:

• Length: 2.5 inches
• Weight: 1/2 oz
• Type: Hollow body topwater frog
• Legs: Real rabbit fur
• Target Species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, pike

Retrieve Techniques:

• Walk-the-Dog: Side-to-side action across open pockets
• Popping Retrieve: Sharp pops to create spitting and splashing
• Steady Crawl: Slow, steady retrieve over matted vegetation
• Stop-and-Go: Pause over openings to trigger strikes
• Aggressive Burn: Fast retrieve for reaction strikes

Ideal Applications:

• Lily pads and matted vegetation
• Thick slop and heavy cover
• Weed edges and pockets
• Shallow flats with vegetation
• Around docks and laydowns
• Early morning and late evening topwater fishing
• Calm to slightly choppy water conditions

When you need a topwater frog that can handle the thickest cover and trigger explosive strikes from bass buried in vegetation, the Deps Buster K delivers the innovative design and premium quality that serious frog fishermen demand.

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 an incredibly versatile and effective topwater lure that delivers explosive strikes with multiple presentation options. Walk it, rip it, crank it, or wake it—the fish don't care because all they want to do is SMASH IT! The unique lip design enables this compact bait to push copious amounts of water, creating a one-of-a-kind wake that draws bass from long distances.

Perfect for making pinpoint casts to targets or covering water to locate active fish, the Buzzjet Jr. features a noisy, wobbling action that creates a big disturbance on the water with added splashing appeal. The innovative design combines the turning prop action with popper-style disturbance, making it a versatile and deadly topwater option that triggers explosive surface strikes.

The compact 72mm size allows for excellent casting distance and accuracy while remaining easy to work on the surface. Whether you're fishing around cover, working open water, or targeting specific structure, the Buzzjet Jr. delivers the versatility and fish-catching action that makes it stand out from traditional topwater lures.

Key Features:

• Unique Lip Design: Pushes copious amounts of water creating a distinctive wake
• Versatile Presentations: Walk it, rip it, crank it, or wake it for multiple retrieve options
• Turning Prop Action: Creates additional surface disturbance and attraction
• Popper-Style Splashing: Combines prop and popper action in one lure
• Noisy Wobbling Action: Creates big disturbance to draw fish from long distances
• Compact Size: 72mm profile casts well and is easy to work on the surface
• Premium Japanese Construction: Durable build quality for repeated use
• Pinpoint Accuracy: Size and weight allow for precise casts to targets

Specifications:

• Length: 72mm (2.83 inches)
• Weight: 14g (0.49 oz)
• Type: Floating topwater wakebait with prop
• Target Species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, pike

Retrieve Techniques:

• Walk-the-Dog: Side-to-side action across the surface
• Rip Retrieve: Aggressive jerks for reaction strikes
• Crank Retrieve: Steady retrieve creating continuous wake and disturbance
• Wake Retrieve: Slow to moderate speed creating V-wake on surface
• Pop-and-Pause: Popper-style pops followed by pauses

Ideal Applications:

• Early morning and late evening topwater fishing
• Around docks, laydowns, and cover
• Open water flats and points
• Calm to slightly choppy water conditions
• When bass are actively feeding on surface baitfish
• Searching and covering water to locate fish
• Pinpoint casting to specific targets

When you need a versatile topwater lure that can be fished multiple ways and triggers explosive strikes, the Deps Buzzjet Jr. Wakebait delivers the unique wake action and fish-drawing disturbance that serious topwater anglers demand.

Storage Warning:

Store your lures in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and high temperatures. Avoid storing in hot vehicles or tackle boxes during warm months, as high temperatures can cause deformation or cracking due to air expansion. We are not responsible for damage caused by improper storage in high-temperature conditions.

Note: Colors may appear slightly different in person than they do on your phone or computer.

The Deps Slide Swimmer 175 returns in a new and improved form, combining legendary swimbait performance with enhanced durability and innovative technology. Now constructed with a durable, hard-injected plastic core that ensures every bait is perfectly uniform, while still covered in the familiar soft skin that gives the Slide Swimmer its incredibly lifelike feel and action.

The revolutionary upgrade features Deps' unique inner spring system within the head of the Slide Swimmer. When the bait is paused, this spring continues to send off micro-vibrations that entice even the wariest predators into striking. This proven technology, tested and refined in the acclaimed Deps Pulsecod, adds a critical triggering element that sets the Slide Swimmer apart from traditional swimbaits.

At 7.5 inches and 3 ounces, the Slide Swimmer 175 delivers the perfect balance of castability and big bass appeal. The soft outer skin creates realistic swimming action with subtle body roll, while the hard inner core provides the structural integrity needed for long casts and repeated use. The combination of visual realism, natural swimming motion, and continuous micro-vibrations makes this one of the most effective big bass baits ever created.

Key Features:

• Hard-Injected Plastic Core: Durable construction ensures uniform performance and long-lasting durability
• Soft Outer Skin: Familiar soft covering creates lifelike feel and realistic swimming action
• Inner Spring System: Sends continuous micro-vibrations even when paused, triggering strikes from following fish
• Proven Pulsecod Technology: Refined vibration system tested and proven on trophy bass
• Realistic Swimming Action: Natural body roll and tail movement mimics live baitfish
• Premium Japanese Craftsmanship: Meticulous attention to detail in construction and finish
• Optimal Size & Weight: 7.5" length and 3oz weight perfect for casting and big bass appeal
• Trophy Bass Magnet: Proven track record of catching double-digit largemouth

Specifications:

• Length: 7.5 inches (175mm)
• Weight: 3 oz
• Type: Slow-sinking hard swimbait with soft outer skin
• Target Species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, striped bass, pike

Retrieve Techniques:

• Steady Retrieve: Slow to moderate speed for natural swimming action
• Stop-and-Go: Pause to activate inner spring micro-vibrations
• Slow Roll: Deep, slow retrieve along bottom structure
• Wake Retrieve: Surface or subsurface wake for aggressive fish

Slide Swimmer Series Comparison:

Ideal Applications:

• Trophy bass fishing in lakes and reservoirs
• Deep structure and ledges
• Around points, humps, and drop-offs
• Shallow flats and weed edges
• Clear to moderately stained water
• When bass are feeding on large baitfish

When you're targeting trophy-class bass and need a swimbait that combines realistic action with innovative triggering technology, the Deps Slide Swimmer 175 delivers the performance that serious big bass hunters demand.

The Deps Tiny Bullshooter 100 Bluegill is a compact, precision-engineered swimbait that delivers all the fish-catching features of its larger predecessor in a smaller package perfectly sized to match baby bluegill and small panfish. Designed for targeting wary bass in pressured waters, this 100mm swimbait excels around weeds, docks, and other areas where small bluegill live.

The Tiny Bullshooter's effectiveness comes from the realistic water displacement created by its jointed body design. It produces a fish-drawing action even with a straight retrieve, but with the right rod work, it achieves a weaving, roaming movement and can execute dramatic 180-degree turns that trigger explosive reaction strikes from following bass.

Engineered with innovative pectoral fins made of durable PVC material that stick to the body during the retrieve, then move and hover like a live bluegill when stopped. The uniquely shaped belly fin acts like a horizontal tail, helping to prevent snags while stabilizing the bait and enhancing its natural action. The slow-sinking design allows it to hover in the strike zone, making it deadly effective for finesse presentations.

Key Features:

• Compact Bluegill Profile: 100mm size perfectly matches baby bluegill and small panfish
• Jointed Body Design: Creates realistic water displacement and natural swimming action
• PVC Pectoral Fins: Stick to body during retrieve, then move and hover like live bluegill when stopped
• Horizontal Belly Fin: Prevents snags, stabilizes the bait, and enhances action
• 180-Degree Turning Ability: Dramatic turns trigger reaction strikes from following fish
• Slow-Sinking Action: Hovers in the strike zone for extended presentations
• Silent Operation: No rattles for stealthy presentation in pressured waters
• Premium Hooks: Size #5 ultra-sharp hooks with smooth coating and tin finish for better camouflage

Specifications:

• Length: 100mm (approximately 4")
• Weight: 1 oz
• Type: Slow-sinking, silent jointed swimbait
• Hook Size: #5 with tin finish
• Target Species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass

Retrieve Techniques:

• Straight Retrieve: Produces solid vibration from flat-sided body design
• Stop-and-Go: Creates swimming and wandering action away from cover
• 180-Degree Turn: Unique feeding action triggers bites from followers
• Slow Roll: Methodical retrieve along bottom structure
• Hover Presentation: Pause to let pectoral fins move like live bluegill

Pro Tips:

• Add a feathered hook to fool pressured bass and increase attraction, especially in current
• Fish around weeds, docks, and shallow cover where baby bluegill live
• Use stop-and-go retrieve to maximize the hovering pectoral fin action
• Practice the 180-degree turn technique to trigger reaction strikes

Ideal Applications:

• Pressured waters where bass are wary of larger baits
• Clear water finesse presentations
• Shallow flats and weed edges
• Around docks, laydowns, and structure
• When bass are feeding on small bluegill
• Sight fishing for trophy bass

When you need a compact swimbait that perfectly imitates baby bluegill and triggers bites from pressured bass, the Deps Tiny Bullshooter 100 delivers the realistic action and innovative features that serious swimbait anglers demand.

Storage Warning:

Store your lures in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and high temperatures. Avoid storing in hot vehicles or tackle boxes during warm months, as high temperatures can cause deformation or cracking due to air expansion. We are not responsible for damage caused by improper storage in high-temperature conditions.

The Deps Circuit VIB Blade Bait is a meticulously designed and tested Japanese blade bait that serves as a highly realistic baitfish imitator using top-quality componentry to catch fish in a wide range of conditions. Engineered for versatility and effectiveness, this premium blade bait delivers the vibration and action that triggers strikes from bass feeding on small baitfish.

Across the back, the Circuit VIB features two rigging slots that allow anglers to change the amount of vibration from a tight vibration to a wide wobble using the included snap—without ever having to re-tie. This innovative design lets you quickly adjust to changing conditions and fish preferences, making it incredibly versatile for different presentations and depths.

Armed with two Ryugi double hooks to catch those short-striking fish, the Deps Circuit VIB Blade Bait excels at vertical jigging deep structure, burning across grass flats, and catching schooling fish that are feeding on small baitfish. The realistic profile combined with premium hooks ensures superior hookup ratios even when bass are finicky or striking short.

Key Features:

• Dual Rigging Slots: Change vibration from tight to wide wobble without re-tying
• Included Snap: Quick-change system for adjusting action on the fly
• Ryugi Double Hooks: Two premium double hooks for catching short-striking fish
• Realistic Baitfish Profile: Highly detailed design imitates small forage
• Premium Japanese Construction: Top-quality componentry for durability and performance
• Versatile Presentations: Works for vertical jigging, burning, and yo-yoing
• Multiple Sizes Available: 3/8oz and 1/2oz options for different depths and conditions
• Excellent Castability: Compact design allows for long, accurate casts

Specifications:

• Type: Blade bait / lipless crankbait
• Hooks: Two Ryugi double hooks
• Target Species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, walleye

Retrieve Techniques:

• Vertical Jigging: Yo-yo presentation on deep structure and ledges
• Lift-and-Drop: Vertical jigging with pauses to trigger strikes
• Burning Retrieve: Fast retrieve across grass flats and shallow cover
• Slow Roll: Steady retrieve along bottom for suspended fish
• Rip-and-Fall: Aggressive rips followed by controlled falls

Rigging Options:

The dual rigging slots allow you to customize the action:

• Front Slot: Produces tight, fast vibration for aggressive presentations
• Rear Slot: Creates wide wobble for slower, more subtle action
• Quick-Change Snap: Switch between slots instantly without re-tying

Ideal Applications:

• Vertical jigging on deep structure, ledges, and drop-offs
• Burning across grass flats and shallow vegetation
• Schooling fish feeding on small baitfish
• Cold water conditions when bass are deep
• Clear to moderately stained water
• When bass are keying on shad or small forage

When you need a versatile blade bait that delivers realistic baitfish imitation with adjustable action and premium components, the Deps Circuit VIB is the choice of serious anglers targeting bass in a wide range of conditions.

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 Deps Sakamata Shad Real Soft Bait 6" features realistic ultra-precision printing with patterns that look exactly like a baitfish, taking the proven Sakamata Shad design to the next level. The ultra-precise pattern reproduction captures the body colors and scale patterns of baitfish that live in various locations, creating an incredibly lifelike presentation.

The appearance brought to life by the crystal eye adds visual realism and stimulates the predatory instinct of bass even more easily. Based on a no-sinker design, it can be used differently with the standard Sakamata Shad, which has variations of heavyweight materials. The Real version uses non-salt materials with light specific gravity for midst and Carolina rig presentations, further enhancing fishing results in situations where visual effects can be expected, such as in clear water.

The large eye makes it look more like a baitfish, increasing the catch rate in clear water situations where bass rely heavily on sight. Many anglers have already experienced the standard Sakamata Shad with its dart action like a baitfish escaping, and the Real version takes that proven performance and adds ultra-realistic visual appeal that triggers strikes from wary bass.

Key Features:

• Ultra-Precision Printing: Realistic patterns that look exactly like baitfish
• Crystal Eye: Adds visual realism and stimulates predatory instinct
• Large Eye Design: Increases catch rate in clear water situations
• Non-Salt Material: Light specific gravity for natural presentations
• Realistic Body Colors: Captures scale patterns of various baitfish
• Dart Action: Mimics baitfish escaping from predators
• No-Sinker Design: Optimized for weightless presentations
• Premium Japanese Construction: Durable material holds hooks securely

Specifications:

• Length: 6 inches
• Quantity: 3 per pack
• Type: Soft jerkbait with ultra-precision printing
• Material: Non-salt, light specific gravity
• Target Species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass

Rigging Techniques:

• Weightless: No-sinker presentation for natural dart action
• Texas Rig: Weedless presentation for heavy cover
• Carolina Rig: Dragging presentation for deep structure
• Midst: Mid-depth presentation in water column
• Weighted Swimbait Hook: Swimming presentation in open water

Ideal Applications:

• Clear water situations where visual effects are critical
• When bass are feeding on specific baitfish species
• Pressured or heavily fished waters
• Sight fishing for wary bass
• Around grass, docks, and shallow cover
• When bass want ultra-realistic presentations
• Mid-depth and Carolina rig applications

When you need an ultra-realistic soft jerkbait with precision printing and lifelike visual appeal for clear water and pressured bass, the Deps Sakamata Shad Real Soft Bait 6" is the choice of serious anglers.

The Deps BullShooter 160 Bluegill is a masterpiece of swimbait engineering, combining stunning visual realism with deadly swimming action that trophy bass can't resist. This premium Japanese hard swimbait features an incredibly detailed bluegill finish and perfectly sized profile that appeals to medium and trophy-class bass feeding on panfish forage.

Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the BullShooter 160 showcases Deps' legendary construction quality with a killer finish that includes intricate scaling, realistic coloration, and lifelike 3D eyes. The jointed body produces a natural, fluid swimming motion that perfectly mimics a cruising bluegill, while the slow-sinking design allows it to hover in the strike zone and trigger explosive reaction strikes.

At 6.5 inches and 3.75 ounces, the BullShooter 160 delivers excellent castability while maintaining the substantial profile needed to attract trophy bass. The realistic swimming action works at various retrieve speeds, from painfully slow crawls to moderate retrieves, making it incredibly versatile for different conditions and fishing scenarios. Whether you're fishing shallow flats, deep structure, or anywhere bass are keying on bluegill, this swimbait delivers the lifelike presentation that separates it from the competition.

Key Features:

• Ultra-Realistic Bluegill Profile: Detailed finish with intricate scaling, realistic coloration, and 3D eyes
• Premium Japanese Construction: Meticulous craftsmanship ensures durability and consistent performance
• Jointed Body Design: Produces natural, fluid swimming motion that mimics live bluegill
• Slow-Sinking Action: Hovers in the strike zone for extended presentations
• Versatile Retrieve Speeds: Maintains action from slow crawls to moderate retrieves
• Optimal Size & Weight: 6.5" length and 3.75oz weight perfect for casting and big bass appeal
• Trophy Bass Magnet: Proven to trigger strikes from double-digit largemouth
• Killer Finish Quality: Stunning paint schemes that reflect light and attract bass

Specifications:

• Length: 6.5 inches (160mm)
• Weight: 3.75 oz
• Type: Slow-sinking jointed hard swimbait
• Profile: Bluegill/Sunfish imitation
• Target Species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass

Retrieve Techniques:

• Slow Steady Retrieve: Natural swimming action for cruising bluegill presentation
• Stop-and-Go: Pause to let bait sink and trigger following fish
• Slow Roll: Deep, methodical retrieve along bottom structure
• Wake Retrieve: Surface or subsurface wake for aggressive bass
• Twitch-Pause: Erratic action mimics injured or fleeing panfish

Ideal Applications:

• Trophy bass fishing in bluegill-rich waters
• Shallow flats and weed edges
• Deep structure, points, and ledges
• Around docks, laydowns, and cover
• Clear to moderately stained water
• When bass are feeding on large panfish
• Sight fishing for wary trophy bass

When you're targeting trophy bass that feed on bluegill and demand the most realistic presentation possible, the Deps BullShooter 160 Bluegill delivers the stunning realism and lifelike action that turns giants into reality.

The Deps Buzzjet Trout Model is a compact, high-performance topwater wakebait specifically designed for targeting trout in streams, rivers, ponds, and stillwaters. This downsized evolution of Deps' renowned Buzzjet series refines the original's noisy, disturbance-creating action into a finesse tool perfect for spooky or pressured trout that demand subtle yet irresistible surface commotion.

Engineered as a topwater wakebait and prop bait for trout, the Buzzjet Trout Model creates a strong, splashing wake and flickering prop flash with its unique bent-tip spike lip and tail propeller. This generates complex water distortion and undertow that triggers explosive surface strikes, excelling at covering water quickly while producing exciting, visual bites that mimic struggling insects, small baitfish, or fleeing prey.

Built with Deps' premium Japanese craftsmanship, this micro wakebait features a durable body, precise prop design, and realistic finishes in a range of natural, flashy, and high-visibility trout-attracting colors. Its lightweight profile allows easy casting with light spinning or ultralight tackle, making it accessible for finesse anglers while packing serious fish-catching potential.

Key Features:

• Compact Trout-Specific Design: Downsized from the original Buzzjet for finesse trout presentations
• Bent-Tip Spike Lip: Creates strong, splashing wake and surface disturbance
• Tail Propeller: Generates flickering flash and complex water distortion that triggers strikes
• Floating Topwater Action: Stays on the surface for exciting visual bites
• Premium Japanese Craftsmanship: Durable construction with precise prop design
• Realistic Finishes: Natural and high-visibility colors optimized for trout
• Ultralight Tackle Compatible: Easy casting with light spinning gear
• Fine-Wire Treble Hooks: Sharp, lightweight hooks for solid hooksets

Specifications:

• Length: 31mm (1.22")
• Weight: 2.0g (approximately 1/14 oz)
• Type: Floating topwater wakebait
• Hooks: Fine-wire treble hooks (typically #8)
• Split Rings: F#0 ×1, R#0 ×2
• Target Species: Rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout, cutthroat trout

Retrieve Techniques:

• Steady Retrieve: Creates wide wake and consistent prop action
• Varied Speed: Produces splash, bubbles, and erratic darts
• Stop-and-Go: Triggers reaction strikes from following fish

Ideal Applications:

• Clear mountain streams and rivers
• High-country lakes and ponds
• Stocked trout waters
• Searching water for active fish
• Triggering reaction strikes in clear or slightly stained conditions
• Alternative to dry flies and small spinners

For trout enthusiasts seeking heart-pounding surface action and a fresh twist on topwater tactics, the Deps Buzzjet Trout Model delivers noisy wakes, flashy disturbance, and explosive bites that turn ordinary days into unforgettable surface explosions.

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.

The Deps Lil Rabbit Creature Bait was developed for catching big bass with a bulky flat design and compact body that creates unique vibration and a very lifelike look. The extra-thick body combined with an ultra-thin tail gives it great action with each movement of your rod tip, creating trembling vibrations that appeal to bass in a wide range of conditions.

The innovative rabbit tail imitates a wide range of baitfish and crustaceans, and many big bass love the natural look of the rabbit tail in ponds, rivers, and giant lakes. It's especially deadly in places where bass feed on bluegill, making it a go-to bait for targeting trophy fish. The bulky flat compact body with no unnecessary parts creates a silhouette that's easy to skip under docks, branches, and laydowns where big bass lurk.

The plastic material contains crustacean parts that fish eaters love, while the 20% salt ultra-soft material is strong and holds hooks well when fished alone or on the back of a jig. The extra-thick body and tip of the tail are the same thickness, but the tail itself is ultra-thin to give strong vibration and butterfly action when you move your rod. It reacts quickly to water currents and bottom changes, making it excellent for drift fishing and other methods that not everyone is trying.

Key Features:

• Bulky Flat Compact Body: Creates unique vibration and lifelike appearance
• Rabbit Tail Design: Imitates baitfish and crustaceans with natural movement
• Extra-Thick Body: Provides bulk while maintaining easy skipping ability
• Ultra-Thin Tail: Delivers strong vibration and butterfly action
• 20% Salt Content: Ultra-soft material with crustacean parts fish love
• Strong Hook Holding: Material holds hooks securely for solo or jig trailer use
• Quick Reaction: Responds to water currents and bottom changes
• Easy to Skip: Compact profile slips under docks and cover

Specifications:

• Type: Bulky flat creature bait with rabbit tail
• Material: 20% salt ultra-soft plastic with crustacean parts
• Target Species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass

Rigging Techniques:

• Jig Trailer: Add to flipping jig for enhanced action and profile
• Texas Rig: Weedless presentation for heavy cover
• Weightless: Natural fall around docks and laydowns
• Carolina Rig: Dragging presentation for deep structure
• Shaky Head: Finesse presentation for pressured fish

Retrieve Techniques:

• Rod Tip Movement: Sharp twitches create butterfly tail action
• Drift Fishing: Let current activate the tail naturally
• Skipping: Skip under docks and cover where big bass hide
• Slow Drag: Bottom contact showcases vibration and tail movement
• Lift-and-Drop: Vertical jigging motion triggers reaction strikes

Ideal Applications:

• Waters with bluegill populations
• Skipping under docks, branches, and laydowns
• Jig trailer for flipping heavy cover
• Drift fishing in current
• Targeting big bass in ponds, rivers, and lakes
• When bass are feeding on crustaceans or baitfish
• Finesse presentations for pressured fish

When you need a versatile creature bait that delivers unique vibration, natural rabbit tail action, and easy skipping ability for targeting big bass, the Deps Lil Rabbit is the choice of serious anglers.

The Deps Bull Flat 3.8" Creature Bait is a game-changing soft plastic lure designed to trigger big bites from pressured and finicky fish with its unique, flat, bluegill-inspired body and lifelike swimming motion. The Bull Flat perfectly imitates natural prey with its ribbed body and subtle flapping appendages that create irresistible vibration and water displacement, making it highly effective for bass fishing in both shallow and deep water.

Infused with a natural scent and salt formula, this bait not only attracts strikes but also encourages fish to hold on longer for solid hooksets. Whether you rig it Texas-style, Carolina-style, on a jig head, or as a trailer, the Bull Flat 3.8" delivers incredible versatility and proven results. The compact 3.8" size is perfect for finesse or power presentations, making it ideal when bass want a smaller bluegill profile.

The innovative body design features a flat profile that creates a realistic bluegill silhouette, while the segmented wedge-tail produces subtle kicking and gliding action that mimics live bait. This combination of realistic appearance and natural movement makes it deadly effective in pressured waters where bass have seen everything else.

Key Features:

• 3.8" Finesse Size: Perfect balance for finesse or power presentations
• Flat Bluegill-Like Body: Realistic panfish profile that bass can't resist
• Ribbed Body Design: Creates vibration and water displacement
• Subtle Kicking Action: Flapping appendages mimic live bait movement
• Salt-Infused & Scented: Encourages longer holds for better hooksets
• Versatile Rigging Options: Works on Texas rig, Carolina rig, jig head, or as trailer
• Proven Big Bass Bait: Attracts trophy fish in pressured waters
• Premium Japanese Construction: Durable material holds hooks securely

Specifications:

• Length: 3.8 inches
• Type: Bluegill/panfish imitator creature bait
• Scent: Natural scent and salt infusion
• Target Species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass

Rigging Techniques:

• Texas Rig: Weedless presentation for heavy cover
• Carolina Rig: Dragging presentation for deep structure
• Jig Head: Open water and vertical presentations
• Jig Trailer: Add to flipping jig for realistic bluegill profile
• Weightless: Natural fall around docks and laydowns
• Ned Rig: Finesse presentation for pressured fish

Ideal Applications:

• Waters with bluegill, sunfish, or perch populations
• Pressured or heavily fished waters
• Finesse presentations when bass want smaller profile
• Clear water situations requiring realistic presentations
• Around docks, laydowns, and shallow cover
• Deep structure where bass ambush bluegill
• When bass are feeding on smaller panfish

When you need a high-performance creature bait that combines realism, durability, and versatility for pressured bass, the Deps Bull Flat 3.8" is a must-have for serious anglers who want to stand out when the bite gets tough.

The Deps Evoke 1.2 Squarebill Crankbait is a meticulously crafted, shallow-diving crankbait designed to dominate heavy cover and trigger aggressive strikes from bass. Measuring 2.16 inches and weighing 3/8 oz, this Japanese-engineered crankbait dives to 3-4 feet with a tight, high-pitch wobbling action that excels in navigating bushes, laydowns, and vegetation.

The heavily curved body and robust squarebill ensure superior deflection and quick resurfacing after contact with obstacles, making it ideal for fishing tight strike zones typically reserved for jigs or Texas rigs. Equipped with a fixed weight system, the Evoke 1.2 delivers exceptional casting distance and accuracy, while its unique clicking sound produced during retrieve adds an irresistible auditory trigger for wary fish.

The bait features a #4 rear treble hook and a #6 front treble hook to minimize snags, ensuring uninterrupted performance in dense cover. With a textured body, ultra-realistic eyes, and 17 lifelike color patterns including Florida Blue, Black Back Shad, and Red Craw, it combines visual appeal with practical functionality. Tested by BASSMASTER Elite Pro Kenta Kimura at Lake Biwa, the Evoke 1.2 is a proven "catching tool" for shallow-water anglers seeking a fast, stress-free crankbait that outperforms in high-pressure environments.

Key Features:

• Heavily Curved Body: Superior deflection and quick resurfacing after contact
• Robust Squarebill: Navigates heavy cover without constant snags
• Tight High-Pitch Wobble: Triggers aggressive strikes from bass
• Unique Clicking Sound: Auditory trigger produced during retrieve
• Fixed Weight System: Exceptional casting distance and accuracy
• Optimized Hook Setup: #4 rear and #6 front trebles minimize snags
• Ultra-Realistic Details: Textured body with lifelike eyes
• 17 Color Patterns: Lifelike options for various water conditions

Specifications:

• Length: 2.16 inches
• Weight: 3/8 oz
• Diving Depth: 3-4 feet on 12-16 lb fluorocarbon
• Type: Floating squarebill crankbait
• Hooks: #4 rear treble, #6 front treble
• Target Species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass

Retrieve Techniques:

• Deflection Retrieve: Crash into cover and let squarebill deflect
• Steady Retrieve: Constant speed showcases tight wobbling action
• Stop-and-Go: Pause to let bait float up from cover
• Burn Retrieve: Fast retrieve across shallow flats

Ideal Applications:

• Heavy cover including bushes, laydowns, and vegetation
• Shallow water 3-4 feet deep
• Narrow canals and grassy flats
• Woody cover and structure
• High-pressure environments
• Clear to moderately stained water
• When bass are holding tight to cover

Perfect for shallow-water anglers seeking a fast, stress-free crankbait that redefines cover-cranking precision and effectiveness, the Deps Evoke 1.2 Squarebill Crankbait is a proven catching tool that outperforms in the toughest conditions.

Diving Depth: 4 feet on 12-16 lb fluorocarbon

The Deps Bull Flat 5.8 is one of the hottest selling soft plastics in Japan, designed with a unique shape that imitates bluegill and other panfish with deadly realism. Unlike traditional worms or soft plastics, the Bull Flat features a spiral fall just like that of a dying bluegill, creating an irresistible presentation that trophy bass feeding on panfish simply can't ignore.

On the retrieve, the unique segmented, wedge-tail undulates extremely naturally, giving the Bull Flat a subtle, lifelike action that drives bass crazy. The innovative body design creates realistic swimming motion that perfectly mimics a bluegill or sunfish, while the spiral fall on slack line triggers reaction strikes from bass that are keying on wounded or dying panfish.

The plastic is infused with crawfish scent and salt to ensure fish bite and hang on longer for better hookup ratios. Incredibly versatile, the Bull Flat works great as a jig trailer, fished weightless, on a Texas rig, on a drop shot, and Carolina rigged. If you have bluegill, sunfish, or perch in your water, the Bull Flat is your secret weapon for catching the giant bass that are eating them.

Key Features:

• Unique Bluegill Profile: Realistic shape imitates bluegill and panfish
• Spiral Fall Action: Falls like a dying bluegill to trigger strikes
• Segmented Wedge-Tail: Undulates naturally on retrieve for lifelike swimming action
• Crawfish & Salt Infusion: Scent and taste encourage fish to hold on longer
• Versatile Rigging Options: Works on jig trailer, weightless, Texas rig, drop shot, Carolina rig
• Subtle Lifelike Action: Natural movement drives bass crazy
• Trophy Bass Magnet: Targets big bass feeding on panfish
• Proven Japanese Design: One of the hottest sellers in Japan

Specifications:

• Length: 5.8 inches
• Type: Bluegill/panfish imitator creature bait
• Scent: Crawfish infusion with salt
• Target Species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass

Rigging Techniques:

• Jig Trailer: Add to flipping jig for realistic bluegill profile
• Weightless: Let spiral fall naturally on slack line
• Texas Rig: Weedless presentation for heavy cover
• Drop Shot: Suspended presentation for finesse fishing
• Carolina Rig: Dragging presentation for deep structure
• Weighted Swimbait Hook: Swimming presentation in open water

Retrieve Techniques:

• Spiral Fall: Let bait fall on slack line mimicking dying bluegill
• Slow Swim: Steady retrieve showcases natural tail undulation
• Lift-and-Drop: Vertical jigging motion triggers reaction strikes
• Deadstick: Pause to let bait spiral naturally
• Drag: Slow bottom contact on Carolina or Texas rig

Ideal Applications:

• Waters with bluegill, sunfish, or perch populations
• Targeting trophy bass feeding on panfish
• Around docks, laydowns, and shallow cover
• Deep structure where big bass ambush bluegill
• Clear to moderately stained water
• When bass are keying on larger forage
• Finesse presentations for pressured fish

When you're targeting trophy bass that feed on bluegill and panfish, the Deps Bull Flat 5.8 delivers the realistic spiral fall and natural swimming action that separates it from traditional soft plastics and puts giant bass in the boat.