BWG (Blue Water Gear)

24/09/2026

🎯 BUILT TO TRIGGER THE BITE.

The Deps Sakamata Shad delivers an incredibly natural baitfish profile with sharp, unpredictable darting action that pressured bass struggle to ignore.

Fish it weightless, on a jig head, as a soft jerkbait or through deeper water - this is one bait that belongs in every serious angler’s arsenal.

When the bite gets tough, give them something they can’t resist.

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23/09/2026

🔥 BUILT TO GET BIT

The Deps Barbute delivers a compact, high-action creature-bait presentation that bass find difficult to ignore.

Its ribbed body and responsive appendages create movement with the slightest input, making it a strong choice for working shallow cover, vegetation and tight strike zones.

The result speaks for itself. 🎣

The Deps Barbute is available now from Blue Water Gear and selected dealers.

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23/09/2026

🎯 SLENDER PROFILE. SERIOUS ACTION.

The Deps BullSlender 4.7” combines a slim baitfish profile with a deeply ribbed body and subtle appendages that come alive with the slightest movement.

Its natural presentation makes it an excellent option for pressured bass - whether you fish it on a Texas rig, free rig, Carolina rig or weightless around cover.

When finesse matters but you still want a bait with presence, reach for the BullSlender.

Available now from Blue Water Gear and selected dealers.

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22/09/2026

🔥 OWN THE COVER.

The Deps Cover S**t is built to reach the places where quality bass hide.

Its dense, compact body casts effortlessly, skips deep beneath overhanging cover and delivers a natural, unpredictable fall that pressured fish struggle to ignore.

Rig it weightless, send it into the thick stuff and let the Cover S**t do what it does best - get bites where other baits can’t.

Available now from Blue Water Gear and selected dealers.

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22/09/2026

🏆 TARGET GIANTS.

The Deps Slide Swimmer 250 is an extraordinary magnum bait built for one purpose - targeting huge bass.

Its imposing 250 mm profile, realistic finish and smooth, natural swimming action deliver the drawing power needed to call trophy fish from cover and open water.

This isn’t a numbers bait. It’s a commitment to hunting the fish of a lifetime.

The Deps Slide Swimmer 250 is available now from Blue Water Gear and selected dealers.

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21/09/2026

🔥 CRAWL. CLACK. DESTROY.

The Deps NZ Crawler brings a slow, deliberate crawling action across the surface, while its metal wings create a distinctive clacking sound and heavy disturbance that big bass struggle to ignore.

Cast it out, slow it down and let the NZ Crawler hunt. Then prepare for the explosion.

Available now from Blue Water Gear and selected dealers.

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21/09/2026

🎯 RIGHT BAIT. RIGHT TIME. RIGHT FISH.

Adam Gouws putting the Deps Bull Flat to work and landing this beautiful smallmouth bass!

Its natural profile, subtle action and proven fish-catching ability make the Bull Flat a serious option when quality bites matter.

Available now from Blue Water Gear and selected dealers.

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20/09/2026

💥 WAKE THE SURFACE!

The Deps MatsuBuzz isn’t built for subtlety. Its oversized metal blade creates serious surface disturbance, noise and vibration - calling aggressive bass up and triggering explosive reaction strikes.

Throw it around shallow cover, grass edges and anywhere bass are hunting near the surface. Then hold on.

The Deps MatsuBuzz is available now from Blue Water Gear and selected dealers.

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17/09/2026

🔥 DO URCHIN-STYLE BAITS WORK? 🔥

Just ask Nathan Wickham, who put together an outstanding 11.36 kg bag to secure the title of SABAA National Champion at Arabie Dam! 🏆

One of Nathan’s key combinations was the Blue Water Gear Phage Bomb, paired with a Ryugi Pierce Swivel Quad Hook - a deadly setup that delivered when it mattered most.

Fish like a champion. Fish the Phage Bomb.

Congratulations, Nathan - an incredible achievement! 👏🇿🇦

DAY 3 — THE DREAM BECOMES A REALITY! 🏆🇿🇦🎣The final day of the 202...