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Introduced in 1939, the Zara Spook's legendary ''walk-the-dog'' top water action has been written about more than any other fishing lure. To fish a Heddon Zara Spook, use a rhythmic, slack-line retrieve that makes the Zara Spook walk from left to right, back and forth. The Zara Spook's plump profile is a tantalizing target for bass and pike. Hooks: two #1/0.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Troyfish Best Top-Water EVER!
I buy all my Zara Spooks from BPS, I can't get enough of this lure! I have some on the way being delivered as I write this. It walks the dog like a champ, draws out strikes like no other top-water hard-bait I have ever used, even the Hula Popper. Just twitch and retrieve. My biggest bass ever has came off of one of these tipping the scales at 6 lbs 9oz. Nothing beats seeing a bass smash this off the top of the water. One disadvantage everyone that uses a spook will mention is that the out of box hooks, well, stink. I replace them with #1/0 Mustad KVD Elite 1X Strong 2X Short Silver Hooks (available on this site :D), and then keep the out of box hooks for emergencies. I don't add split rings though, no need with Mustads. My #1 go-to Lure!
September 6, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by krak explosive bites
these are fun to fish and when the fish take lure it is usually very explosive and fun to watch!
January 17, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by jbilyeu Zara Spook
this lure is a work horse the action is awsome and it is durable i have cought a lot of stripers and banged it off a few rocks here and there and it still works and moves like the day i got it about a year ago.
August 8, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by dhanna Great lure
I've used this lure for years. It takes a little practice to get the "walking" action right but it is well worth it. I've caught many, many bass on this lure. The clear works particularly good on bright days.
April 23, 2012
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for stripers and largemouth would bone be a good color?
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anything white or bone is my most productive color for top water baits on the CA, Delta.
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In stained water or on overcast days, Bone can be an awesome color. I personally prefer a translucent color for clear water or sunny days.Details:
I want to get a good topwater lure for fishing in local ponds, but Im having trouble picking out good topwater lures. What are some good topwater lures and colors?Answers
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Snook I live about 40 miles to your north in Adairsville..... get yourself a couple of poppers like the Xcalibur Zell Pop or the Strike King SpitNKing. Also pick up a walking lure like the Strike King Sexy Dawg or Heddon Zara Spook in a smaller size. Keep the colors simple... use translucent colors for clear water and sunny days and dark colors like bluegill or black for overcast days or stained water. Hope you catch a ton!A:
well depending on the size and depth of the pond, water clearity and plant growth, and fish species. my favor top wather lures and colors are rapala origional floting minnow/ black and gold, bigger the better. popper/ neon or natural pray colors and patterns, heddons zara spooks/ colors same idea as minnows and popper, heddons torpedos, frog colors, my favorite is the brown crawdad.
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I agree, I think that a tiny torpedo would work, but I'd use a zara puppy instead of zara spook if you are fishing a pond, also depends on the minnow size.A:
A Zara spook or a Tiny Torpedo are excelent topwater lures for any pond if you are looking for bass and there is tons of help on how to use them properly and they are easy to create your own technigue. Any stickbait will work though since ponds are usualy more calm and lazy than lakes or rivers. The more rough the water is the more noise and speed the lure is a good rule of thumb. Buzzbaits do a good job if it is nightime or the water is rough, also they have the advantage of maximizing how many zones you fish since they are a fast retrieve.My best advice is go with the classics and move from there to new designs. they are classics for a good reason.
Color will vary depending on the water clarity mainly, but there are many factors in choosing a lure color. the more murky the water the darker the lure is always a good bet. Thats why there are hundreds of colors for each lure type and nobody can suggest 1 color for everything.
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The Heddon Tiny Torpedo in just about any color is a great lure to have in your tackle box.A:
can't beat the Zara........I've fished them for years but you need to add a split ring between the hook and lure body...you will hook more fish !
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the heddon zara spook is undoubtedly a successful classic, but if the pond you fish doesn't have highly agressive bass or is heavily fished I wouldn't recommend this bait. Try something by xps brand, especially the XTS series I have had much success with that series. Try getting a color that is bass resembling, maybe a green color, and white is always a success. Maybe a chrome colored white with a black back perhaps. Get a zara spook too and test it out though.
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Id say the best topwater lure hands down is the Jitterbug. Any couler will work but for night fishing I like plain black... good luckDetails:
Is the natural frog color, not the bull frog color, only good when used in areas that have a lot of frogs or have lilly pads? Or can it be used around matted vegetation no mater how many frogs there are?Answers
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it can be used in any type of coverage, i have had success as far as 50yards from shore in open water. the water depth is also a factor that should be figured in. i have had strikes and landed fish in water that was 12 feet deep.
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Depending on your school of thought, some think color matters, others say it doesn't matter at all. I would say throw the natural frog color wherever you feel, especially if it fits in. I have thrown that color in clear ponds and lakes with little vegetation and it works just as well as any other color. The idea is to match the surroundings, so go with your gut.
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to be honest, i dont think the color on these things matters. i use alot of different colors and they all seem to work fine. im not really sure what this bait imitate exactly, but i would imagine it would be a dying minnow due to the skinny profile and side to side action. tight linesImages for this Answer
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itll work anywhere there are largemouth bass no matter the colorImages for this Answer
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baby bass, bullfrog.
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silver and black or black and gold depending on the conditons.1 of 1
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