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Heddon · Walking Baits
Heddon Zara Spook, 3 in, 1/4 oz
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Quick take
A legendary 3 inch topwater lure that walks the dog side to side with slack-line twitches.
The Bone Zara Puppy is the compact 3-inch, 1/4 oz version of the walk-the-dog topwater classic. It floats and zigzags across the surface with a twitch of the rod tip, which makes it a good fit for light spinning gear and for bass, stripers, pike, redfish and speckled trout.
Best for
- Bass and pike in open water and around structure
- Topwater enthusiasts who enjoy finesse presentations
- Low-light feeding periods when fish hunt at the surface
Skip if
- You prefer steady-retrieve lures
- You need deep-water capability
Strengths
- Walk-the-dog action created with slack-line twitches is visually distinctive and effective
- Proven design has caught fish for nearly 75 years
- Attracts strikes from aggressive predators and draws fish from 20+ feet away
Trade-offs
- Walk-the-dog technique requires specific rod and wrist movement to execute properly
- 1/4 oz weight limits casting distance on heavy line or in wind
- Exposed hardware and open body design snags easily in weeds
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Topwater
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | walk-the-dog lure |
|---|---|
| Length | 3 in |
| Weight | 1/4 oz |
| Hook | Two #6 treble |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Pike & musky
- Striped bass
- Redfish
- Speckled trout
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Clear | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Black Shiner, Black Shiner Wounded, Black Shiner/Glitter, Flitter Shad, Flitter Shad Wounded, G-Finish Blue Shad, G-Finish Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| BoneThis one | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Natural Leopard Frog, Natural Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Fluorescent Green Crawdad, G-Finish Red Hed, Red Head, Red Head Wounded | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Black Shore Minnow | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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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 Zara Spook, 3 in, 1/4 oz | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Length:3 in | Color:Bone | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass, pike & musky, striped bass, redfish and speckled trout |
| Heddon Zara Spook Topwater Lure, 3/4 oz, Baby Bass | Lure weight:3/4 oz | Length:4.5 in | Color:Baby Bass | Suits:Clear water, bass, pike & musky, striped bass, redfish and speckled trout |
| Heddon Zara Spook Topwater Lure, 3/4 oz, Red Head | Lure weight:3/4 oz | Length:4.5 in | Color:Red Head | Suits:Stained water, bass, pike & musky, striped bass, redfish and speckled trout |
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 | 1/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 3 in |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Color | Bone |
| Color family | White |
| Target species | Bass, Striped bass, Pike & musky, Redfish and Speckled trout |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/4 oz.
How long is it?
It is 3 in long.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Bone.
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