Slide Swimmer 115

The deps Slide Swimmer 115 is a single-jointed glide bait roughly 115 mm long and about 21 g (3/4 oz), typically described as slow sinking. An ABS core carries an internal spring weight that produces a faint knock on faster retrieves and a subtle shimmy on the pause, under a soft outer skin with detailed finishes. It is the smallest bait in the Slide Swimmer series.

deps helped define modern big-bait fishing in Japan, and the Slide Swimmer name carries weight in the swimbait community. The 115 brought that glide action down to a size that pressured fish — and smaller fish — will eat, making it a bridge between finesse and true big-bait fishing.

It is fished on a slow, steady retrieve to produce the wide side-to-side glide, with occasional pauses or rod sweeps to trigger followers. Anglers also work it around laydowns and docks with short pulls, letting it glide under cover. Casting tackle matched to the bait weight is standard.

Clear water, visible fish, and pressured lakes where a full-size glide bait is too much; around docks, laydowns, and grass edges; late pre-spawn through fall.

The Slide Swimmer competes with a growing field of US-designed glide baits, but the deps action and build quality keep it in demand. Expect specialty-retailer pricing and limited stock in the US.