The Strike King KVD Dream Shot was designed by bass legend Kevin VanDam specifically for drop-shot fishing. Its super-soft body and hinged tail quiver with the slightest rod tip movement, making it deadly for pressured or finicky fish. In South Africa’s clear dams and rivers, it’s a finesse bait that shines when bass refuse bigger offerings — whether you’re fishing Theewaterskloof, Inanda, or the Vaal. Rig it nose-hooked on a drop-shot rig, suspend it above structure, and let the Dream Shot do the rest.

Technical Details

• Lengths: 4.25″ (standard) and 5″ (Magnum)
• Pack Sizes:
• 4.25″ – 10 baits per pack
• 5″ (Magnum) – 8 baits per pack
• Design: Super-soft plastic with hinged, quivering tail for lifelike finesse action
• Formula: Strike King Perfect Plastics with added coffee scent + salt (masks human scent, fish hold longer)
• Rigging: Best fished nose-hooked on a drop-shot rig, but also works on jigheads or light Texas rigs

Why It Works in South Africa

The Dream Shot is made for tough bite conditions. In South African waters, it’s perfect for:

• Clear dams like Clanwilliam, Theewaterskloof & Albert Falls where pressured bass need finesse
• Post-front or winter conditions when fish are suspended and won’t chase reaction baits
• Size choice: Use the 4.25″ for finesse presentations and numbers; bump to the 5″ Magnum when targeting quality bites or fishing deeper water