{"product_id":"deps-sakamatashad-7-soft-bait","title":"DEPS SAKAMATASHAD 7\" SOFT BAIT","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDEPS SAKAMATA SHAD 7\" SOFT BAIT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Deps Sakamata Shad 7\" is a premium soft stickbait designed to create an aggressive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebouncing and darting action\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that triggers reaction bites from predatory bass. Built with Deps’ signature hydrodynamic profile, the Sakamata Shad features smooth flowing body lines, side keels, and a forked tail that work together to imitate a fleeing baitfish with lifelike movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen rigged weightless, the lure produces an erratic skipping and jumping action near the surface, closely mimicking panicked baitfish such as ayu or dace. It is equally effective when worked lower in the water column on rigs such as split shot or Carolina rigs, where its sharp darting and sudden directional changes can provoke aggressive strikes from bass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 7\" model is available in both \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNormal Material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy Weight Material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e options, giving anglers the flexibility to match presentation style, depth, and fishing conditions. The normal version offers responsive movement and lighter action, while the heavyweight version increases casting weight and enhances mid-water to bottom-range performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium soft stickbait for bass fishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for bouncing, darting, and erratic baitfish action\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDual side keels help generate upward bounce and controlled darting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForked tail creates natural baitfish-like swimming action\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmooth, streamlined body reduces water resistance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for reaction bites and active fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHook-setting assist mark helps rig the lure straight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncreased tensile strength for better hook retention and reduced tearing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable in Normal and Heavy Weight material options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 7\" Heavy Weight version contains high-density glass sand for added weight and 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Quantity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 per pack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNormal Material Weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24.8g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNormal Material Salt Content\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy Weight Material Weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e28.0g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy Weight Material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalt + Glass Sand 70%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Hook 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