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Heddon · Walking Baits
Heddon Rattlin' Spook
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Options
Color: Pearl Shad
- Pearl Shad
- Bone/Orange
- Item weight
- 0.02 Kilograms
Quick take
A 4.5-inch, 3/4-ounce topwater walking bait in a Pearl Shad finish. Its internal chamber of tungsten BBs adds a rattle to the side-to-side walk-the-dog retrieve. Bass anglers who like surface strikes will find it a familiar shape to work across open water.
Best for
- Bass around shallow structure and edges
- Schooling fish breaking the surface
- Walk-the-dog retrieves
Skip if
- You fish open water without structure
- You need a silent topwater presentation
Strengths
- Sound chamber with tungsten BBs produces realistic panicked baitfish sounds
- Smooth walk-the-dog retrieves dart and zigzag like confused prey
- Mustad triple grip hooks increase hookup rates
Trade-offs
- Loud rattling may spook cautious fish in clear water
- Large lure and heavy weight require strong tackle
- Walk-the-dog technique requires rod work for best presentation
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | walking topwater bait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 3/4 oz |
| Depth | Topwater |
| Sound chamber | 10 tungsten BBs |
| Hooks | Mustad triple grip treble |
When and where to fish it
Its white or pearl pattern stays visible in lightly stained water and under cloud.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Overcast
What it imitates
Its white or pearl pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Bone/Orange | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Pearl ShadThis one | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heddon Rattlin' Spook Topwater Lure, 3/4 oz, Bone/Orange | Lure weight:3/4 oz | Length:4.5 in | Color:Bone/Orange | Suits:Stained and muddy water |
| Heddon Rattlin' Spook | Lure weight:3/4 oz | Length:4.5 in | Color:Pearl Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water |
About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Lure weight | 3/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 4.5 in |
| Color | Pearl Shad |
| Color family | White |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/4 oz.
How long is it?
It is 4.5 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Pearl Shad.
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