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.

sakamata shad

The soft bait with the darting, rolling 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 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:5% (24.8g)
HEAVY WEIGHT material: SALT & GLASS SAND 70% (28.0g)
HOOK SIZE: # 5/0 to # 6/0OFFSET HOOK

6 inch (6 pack)

NORMAL material: SALT 10% (16.0g)
HEAVY WEIGHT material: SALT 75% (18.0g)
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

4.5inch(8/pac)

NORMAL material: SALT 10%(6.5g)
HOOK SIZE: #3/0～#2/0 OFFSET HOOK

4 inch (8 pack)

NORMAL material: SALT 5% (3.7g)
HOOK SIZE: # 1/0 OFFSET HOOK

3inch (8 pack)

NON SALT material

2 inch (15 pack)

NORMAL material: SALT 0% (0.65g)

MID-STROLLING ACTION

How to use MID-Strolling action?

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

Regular deps Sakamata Shad : NORMAL material has a lower salt content than the Sakamata Shad Heavy Weight Soft Jerkbait
Rod : deps Gain Element GES-66MLS SHAKING ELEMENT, GES-65LR LIGHT SHAKING ELEMENT

MIDST JIGHEAD

GES-66MLS SHAKING ELEMENT

GES-65LR LIGHT SHAKING ELEMENT

Hook : Jig head , deps MIDST JIGHEAD is recommended

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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Alabama Pro Jacob Walker Claims MLF Victory using deps Sakamata

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

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Matsushita Wins Bassmaster Open with Sakamata Shad

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

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

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.

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

Heavyweight material

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)、7inch=70%(28.0g)、6inch=75%(18.0g)、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

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.