The deps COVER SCAT was recently featured in the WESTERNBASS Magazine Summer 2026 issue in the special feature:
“Summer Sleepers: BEYOND TOPWATER” presented by Fisherman’s Warehouse Megastore
The article highlights two less obvious but highly effective hot-weather bass-catching baits, showing how anglers can look beyond traditional summer topwater presentations to target bass during the warmer months.
A Summer Approach Built for California Waters
In the feature, the deps Cover Scat is introduced as a versatile summer bait capable of producing bites across some of California’s most well-known bass fisheries, including the California Delta, Clear Lake, and Southern California Reservoirs.
As summer conditions change and bass often become more pressured, the Cover Scat offers a subtle presentation that can reach fish holding in heavy cover, vegetation, and other key areas where traditional approaches may struggle.
Regional Strategies, Colors, and Rigging Options
One of the highlights of the WESTERNBASS feature is the detailed breakdown of how to apply the Cover Scat in different California fisheries.
The article explores:
- How to approach the California Delta during the summer months
- Adjustments for fishing Clear Lake conditions
- Techniques for targeting bass in Southern California Reservoirs
- Recommended Cover Scat colors for different situations
- Effective rigging methods, including Texas Rig and jig presentations
With its unique compact profile and natural falling action, the Cover Scat gives anglers another option when bass move away from aggressive summer feeding patterns.
Discover Why the deps Cover Scat Is a Summer Sleeper
For anglers looking to expand their summer bass fishing strategy, the WESTERNBASS Summer 2026 feature provides valuable insight into when, where, and how to fish the deps Cover Scat.
Read the full “Summer Sleepers: BEYOND TOPWATER” feature in WESTERNBASS Magazine and discover why the Cover Scat has become a trusted choice for California bass anglers.
