alsworms Posted September 9, 2022 Report Share Posted September 9, 2022 I'm wondering how many of you have heard of (or fished with) the Cover Scat? Not sure how long it's been out, but people are saying it's the next Senko. Just a turd lookin' bait from Japan LOL! Looks like it would be an easy piece to make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted September 9, 2022 Report Share Posted September 9, 2022 Many years ago I read and article regarding. I don't recall if was one specifically about Berkley powerbait and their lab testing facilities or a Bassmaster's article about fishing craws. The thing I recall from the article was that when Berkley was working on power craw design they found that plain tubes or the craw body with the pinchers removed elicited the most strikes. Of course during that time no company would market or sell something like that to the average bass guy. How things have changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canga~ Posted September 9, 2022 Report Share Posted September 9, 2022 the hook up tackle makes a "whats new at the hook up tackle" video every sunday, they talk about the cover scat all the time, and sell the shit out of it. i personally havent bought any, but they seem to get good reviews and catch fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted September 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2022 4 minutes ago, Travis said: Many years ago I read and article regarding. I don't recall if was one specifically about Berkley powerbait and their lab testing facilities or a Bassmaster's article about fishing craws. The thing I recall from the article was that when Berkley was working on power craw design they found that plain tubes or the craw body with the pinchers removed elicited the most strikes. Of course during that time no company would market or sell something like that to the average bass guy. How things have changed. Yeah that makes me think of a fish I caught a few months back on a Rage Craw. Missed a fish in about 3 feet of water an threw right back in there. As my craw was in the air, I told my son, "My bait looks weird. I think it's missing a claw!" This time I didn't miss it and sure enough when I got it in, it was missing one claw. Obviously, that fish ripped it off when he slammed it and I didn't notice. I know fish will sometimes injure their prey before they nail it and I'm sure this is what happened. Also made me think why not make a mold with a missing claw?? Something to ponder....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted September 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2022 4 minutes ago, Canga~ said: the hook up tackle makes a "whats new at the hook up tackle" video every sunday, they talk about the cover scat all the time, and sell the shit out of it. i personally havent bought any, but they seem to get good reviews and catch fish. Well I'm gonna find out. Just bought a couple packs. LOL. Do you know how long they've been out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jigmeister Posted September 10, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 10, 2022 I like to Texas rig a square of toilet paper on the line ahead of the bait for realism . Big Bass usually slam this rig up as soon as it hits the water with strikes that sound like a toilet flushing . 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted September 10, 2022 Report Share Posted September 10, 2022 On 9/8/2022 at 5:26 PM, alsworms said: Yeah that makes me think of a fish I caught a few months back on a Rage Craw. Missed a fish in about 3 feet of water an threw right back in there. As my craw was in the air, I told my son, "My bait looks weird. I think it's missing a claw!" This time I didn't miss it and sure enough when I got it in, it was missing one claw. Obviously, that fish ripped it off when he slammed it and I didn't notice. I know fish will sometimes injure their prey before they nail it and I'm sure this is what happened. Also made me think why not make a mold with a missing claw?? Something to ponder....... For years I fished the Fat Ika for the same reason. Berkley said the most hit bait was a cylinder, which is like a craw without claws. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted September 10, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2022 4 minutes ago, mark poulson said: For years I fished the Fat Ika for the same reason. Berkley said the most hit bait was a cylinder, which is like a craw without claws. Well hopefully I'll have some decent news to report back on. Gonna hit the water next weekend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Catignani Posted September 11, 2022 Report Share Posted September 11, 2022 Instead of glitter...they should use corn. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jigmeister Posted September 11, 2022 Report Share Posted September 11, 2022 Mad man craw was an anatomically correct bait that looked just like a real crawfish but I think the problem was it didn't move like a real crawfish in the water . From what I can remember from reading about the Berkley testing was that they made a bait to look like a crawfish that the test fish did not respond to in the manner they expected . In an effort to figure out why they started removing the bait's appendages to see what was putting the fish off about the bait . When the claws and all of the legs were removed the fish finally took interest . I remember one theory was that the fish weren't sure what the bait was having never seen anything like it before so curiosity made them bite it ? I think ambiguity could also be a factor . If a lure can be thought of by a bass to be a crawfish , baitfish , or other potential food item they will be more likely to bite it . A tube bait doesn't look exactly like a craw or bait fish but it could be close enough to be interpreted by a bass to be one and a bass typically doesn't want a for sure meal to get away . (Disclaimer : Thats what I think but I get skunked a lot) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted September 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2022 12 hours ago, jigmeister said: Mad man craw was an anatomically correct bait that looked just like a real crawfish but I think the problem was it didn't move like a real crawfish in the water . From what I can remember from reading about the Berkley testing was that they made a bait to look like a crawfish that the test fish did not respond to in the manner they expected . In an effort to figure out why they started removing the bait's appendages to see what was putting the fish off about the bait . When the claws and all of the legs were removed the fish finally took interest . I remember one theory was that the fish weren't sure what the bait was having never seen anything like it before so curiosity made them bite it ? I think ambiguity could also be a factor . If a lure can be thought of by a bass to be a crawfish , baitfish , or other potential food item they will be more likely to bite it . A tube bait doesn't look exactly like a craw or bait fish but it could be close enough to be interpreted by a bass to be one and a bass typically doesn't want a for sure meal to get away . (Disclaimer : Thats what I think but I get skunked a lot) Right there with ya, brother. I like to think I know what I'm doing........until I try to do it. LOL Personally, I've always wondered why bass think a jig is a crawdad, but I'm no bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21xdc Posted September 11, 2022 Report Share Posted September 11, 2022 1 hour ago, alsworms said: Personally, I've always wondered why bass think a jig is a crawdad, but I'm no bass! How do you know what a bass thinks? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted September 11, 2022 Report Share Posted September 11, 2022 2 hours ago, alsworms said: Right there with ya, brother. I like to think I know what I'm doing........until I try to do it. LOL Personally, I've always wondered why bass think a jig is a crawdad, but I'm no bass! I think it's because they read Bassmaster Mag. Hahaha Good luck when you do get on the water. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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alsworms Posted September 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2022 2 hours ago, 21xdc said: How do you know what a bass thinks? Wouldn't that solve all our problems?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-Boys Posted September 11, 2022 Report Share Posted September 11, 2022 23 hours ago, mark poulson said: For years I fished the Fat Ika for the same reason. Berkley said the most hit bait was a cylinder, which is like a craw without claws. I pour and fish the fat ika. It skips awesome and catches fish . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted September 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 19 hours ago, Bass-Boys said: I pour and fish the fat ika. It skips awesome and catches fish . The Ika has been mentioned a few times now and I've never used it. That will have to change! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-Boys Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 2 hours ago, alsworms said: The Ika has been mentioned a few times now and I've never used it. That will have to change! I really like the bait . I fish it from both ends of the bait . Skirt forward or skirt at the back of bait . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted September 13, 2022 Report Share Posted September 13, 2022 On 9/11/2022 at 10:57 AM, Chris Catignani said: That's a great video! Thanks for sharing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
