Deps Cover Scat...

[KP Duty]

...really resembles what it's named after....a turd.  I noticed this bait recently on TW, and figured I'd pick some up with my next jdm order.  Can't....it is apparently a U.S. release only.  I've never paid the crazy domestic retail price for a deps bait, but I'll have to for this one.  Apparently it is heavy...40% salt content.  Looks amazing in the water   $11 a bag.

 

Here it is at TW...

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Deps_Cover_Scat_Soft_Stick_Bait/descpage-DCSWW.html

 

Video of the action...

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://m.facebook.com/OptimumBaits/videos/developed-as-an-anti-cover-strategy-deps-cover-scat-is-a-bait-built-to-be-fished/10158033061812727/&ved=2ahUKEwiVvZCf2LT4AhWHD0QIHTlgDFUQuAJ6BAhEEAg&usg=AOvVaw0H4-O6wRRytsVQjQbUEQDm

[Big Swimbait]

You won't regret it. It gets chewed!

[Big Rick]

Wow, nearly $2 for a soft plastic! 

[detroit1]

yikes.

[FishTank]

I will use it on occasion. It works though.  It's probably one the oddest most well thought out pieces of soft plastic.  If you fish it and see how it is made and what it can do in the water, you will understand.

 

I try to order them from Japan when I place an order for a reel. At almost $11 a pack, it's kind of crazy.  They do last a long time though. 

[RDB]

I’ve had one on my TW maybe list for 6 months and needed to spend more for shipping last week and pulled the trigger.  Never thought I’d get to the point where I would be fishing with imitation poop.

[WRB]

This all started with “do nothing” French fry worm.

The Senko was a mistake that Gary Yamamoto created to be a Slug go type stick bait with heavy salt.

Ned was 1/2 a ZMan Stick bait and the beat goes on.

TRD has morphed into Scat  a real turd that looks like it will work....why not!

Tom

[KP Duty]

I noticed TW lists the weight of the baits.  They weren't kidding about the heavy salt....the 3.5" weighs 9/16oz, and the 4" comes in at 15/16oz!

[schplurg]

Ya some great "action" in that video LOL! It sinks.

 

Are they scented?

[LrgmouthShad]

$2 for a salted piece of ****? 
 

Heck I make my own version of this bait already.

[Big Rick]

1 hour ago, LrgmouthShad said:

$2 for a salted piece of ****? 
 

Heck I make my own version of this bait already.

But, can you rig it on a hook and catch a bass? And I bet yours is scented......

[LrgmouthShad]

7 minutes ago, Big Rick said:

But, can you rig it on a hook

Depends on the day

 

The substance of my creation varies greatly unfortunately

 

How much more detail would you like me to go in? 

[MAN]

The fact this actually works helps to prove that people way over think bass fishing.  I would post some pictures of other stupid lures I have seen that work....but I can't afford another violation on my account for doing that. 

[LrgmouthShad]

15 minutes ago, MAN said:

The fact this actually works helps to prove that people way other think bass fishing.  I would post some pictures of other stupid lures I have seen that work....but I can't afford another violation on my account for doing that. 

Decades ago the plastic worm, the buzzbait, the spinnerbait, and all these other amazing lures were invented. 
 

Now we invent super salty plastic turds and the marketing behind them doesn’t even have to be that good. 

[NorthernBasser]

Finally tried this ridiculous, do-nothing bait the other day. And all I can say is I'm sold! This thing was complete magic.

 

I was having a tough day when I decided to rig one up. 2nd cast, wham! 5th cast, bam! 11th cast, thank you ma'am!!

 

I was hoping I wouldn't like them. They're just so dang pricey and mine weren't durable at all. @FishTank you say yours lasted a long time? What hook were you using? I tried a few different EWGs. Thinking I might try a screw lock EWG next time out. 

[RDB]

On 6/20/2022 at 10:00 AM, LrgmouthShad said:

Decades ago the plastic worm, the buzzbait, the spinnerbait, and all these other amazing lures were invented. 
 

Now we invent super salty plastic turds and the marketing behind them doesn’t even have to be that good. 

I agree…however, I think a lot of the success with these new baits is it is something different that the fish haven’t seen 100k times.  Others will disagree and say bass can’t be conditioned but I’m not of the same mind.  There are so many examples of lures that were hot early but lost some of their effectiveness over time.

[FishTank]

1 hour ago, NorthernBasser said:

Finally tried this ridiculous, do-nothing bait the other day. And all I can say is I'm sold! This thing was complete magic.

 

I was having a tough day when I decided to rig one up. 2nd cast, wham! 5th cast, bam! 11th cast, thank you ma'am!!

 

I was hoping I wouldn't like them. They're just so dang pricey and mine weren't durable at all. @FishTank you say yours lasted a long time? What hook were you using? I tried a few different EWGs. Thinking I might try a screw lock EWG next time out. 

 

I think when I said that they last a long time, I might be over stating it.  They do last longer than most soft plastic. I think I have gotten 5-6 fish out of them but it all depends on the hook, how you set the hook and how much damage is done to it when you fish.  As far as what hook I use.... I have tried a 4/0 Gamakatsu EWG but it's sort of too long.  The 3/0 didn't fit well. I have also tried G-Finesse 3/0 and 4/0 and they are good but the gap is not big enough. So I settled on a 4/0 EWG from Owner. I bought several but I am not sure which one it is.  It's a heavy wire hook with a deep bend. It seems to go through easier and it holds in the bump a little better. I will try to post a pic when I can. 

[FishTank]

I wanted to come back to this thread and update last weekend's experience with this bait...

 

I put a 3.5in Green Pumpkin on a free rig. First cast and wam, I a caught a nice 3lber. It hit that bait like a ton of bricks but the bait was shredded right down the middle. 

 

So I might rethink what I said about this bait being somewhat durable.  Maybe it got torn on the weight.  ?‍♂️  We'll see. 

[scaleface]

I save all my soft plastics to  melt and make into other baits . Maybe I should collect some coyote scat to make a mold . Call it the Wil e .

[KP Duty]

16 minutes ago, FishTank said:

I wanted to come back to this thread and update last weekend's experience with this bait...

 

I put a 3.5in Green Pumpkin on a free rig. First cast and wam, I a caught a nice 3lber. It hit that bait like a ton of bricks but the bait was shredded right down the middle. 

 

So I might rethink what I said about this bait being somewhat durable.  Maybe it got torn on the weight.  ?‍♂️  We'll see. 

Those must be some super salty turds....they weigh a lot for the size.  More salt= more/easier tearing.  Doesn't stop us from using senkos I guess.

[Big Rick]

18 minutes ago, FishTank said:

I wanted to come back to this thread and update last weekend's experience with this bait...

 

I put a 3.5in Green Pumpkin on a free rig. First cast and wam, I a caught a nice 3lber. It hit that bait like a ton of bricks but the bait was shredded right down the middle. 

 

So I might rethink what I said about this bait being somewhat durable.  Maybe it got torn on the weight.  ?‍♂️  We'll see. 

From what I've seen on the tube longevity is really affected by the hook. Some tried screw-lock and it was very short lived. Some tried differing lengths of un-weighted EWG hooks with better results. 

 

I'll never know because I won't be obtaining any unless I find them in a bargain bin at my local bait shop. 

[KP Duty]

They have been hit hard at TW....they are close to being sold out.

[GreenPig]

I'm gonna wait the Z -Man version cause I want my Turds to float.

[KP Duty]

8 hours ago, GreenPig said:

I'm gonna wait the Z -Man version cause I want my Turds to float.

You can make your own....just drink 8-12 beers.

[Phelptwan]

I played with a 4" this week but didn't have any hooks larger than 5/0.  I had a good deal of hits on it, but couldn't seem to set the hook.  Grabbed some 7/0 and will try again.