The 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.

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.

SIZE

8 inch (4 pack)

  • NORMAL material: SALT 5% (36.5g)
  • HEAVY WEIGHT material: SALT 65% (41.0g)
  • HOOK SIZE: # 6/0 OFFSET HOOK

7 inch (5 pack)

  • NORMAL material:-% (scheduled to be released around 2021 winter)
  • HEAVY WEIGHT material: SALT & GLASS SAND 70% (28.0g)
  • HOOK SIZE: # 5/0 to # 6/0

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
 

2 inch (15 pack) New Release Aug, 2024

  • NORMAL material: SALT 0% (0.65g)
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MID-STROLLING ACTION

How to use MID-Strolling action?

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Sakamata shad Midstrolling – How do you get it to roll that well?

Ask the pro : What do you recommend for MID-Strolling action?

Masayuki Matsushita
B.A.S.S PRO

Matt Lee
MLF PRO

No Sinker Jerk

Masayuki Matsushita
B.A.S.S PRO

  • Sakamata Shad Heavy Weight Soft Jerkbait : HEAVY WEIGHT material has a higher salt content than Regular deps Sakamata Shad 
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Sakamata Shad
Sskamata Shad HEAVY WEIGHT
Sskamata Shad 2inch

Alabama Pro Jacob Walker Claims MLF Victory using deps Sakamata

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Alabama pro Jacob Walker Claims Victory Featuring deps Sakamata Shad
at 2024 Tackle Warehouse Invitationals Stop 5 at Lake Champlain Presented by 7 Brew.

Details more at Alabama pro Jacob Walker declared winner at weather-shortened Tackle Warehouse Invitationals Stop 5 at Lake Champlain Presented by 7 Brew

Matsushita Wins Bassmaster Open with Sakamata Shad

Masayuki Matsushita wins 2020 Sam Rayburn Bassmaster Central Open with a 3-day total of 60-14.

Read more: https://www.bassfan.com/docktalk_article/20522/japanese-angler-triumphs-at-rayburn#.YA7WGOlKjRa#ixzz6kZP1JWLl

sakamata shad 8", 7", 6", 5", 4", 2". Size comparison
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4inch and 2inch

BODY FORM

The 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.

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The body has a hook slot to make sure it is rigged straight.

Heavyweight material

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The heavyweight model has a higher salt content and works great for fishing in the middle or bottom sections of the water column. The salt content varies based on bait size (8inch = 65% (41.0g), 6inch = 75% (17.0g), 5inch = 75% (11.3g) and placed near the bottom of the bait for better balance. The higher salt content causes the plastic to be more cloudy than the normal version.

KEEL

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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.

TAIL

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The split tail helps with the darting action to imitate a baitfish.

OTHER RIGS

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For 2inch Sakamata Shad

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Jighead
Hook #4, 3/64oz(1.3g)
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Zappu Micro Bredy
#6, 0.8g
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Dropshot
(Dropshot Hook #6)
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Dropshot
(Offset Hook #4 )

COLORS

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Please note the colors may appear slightly different in person than they do on your phone or computer. 

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SAKAMATA SHAD FISH PHOTOS

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