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Heddon · Walking Baits
Heddon Zara Spook Topwater Lure, 4.5 in, 3/4 oz, Bone
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- Item weight
- 0.02 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 7.5 x 1.8 x 1.4 inches
Quick take
Classic topwater lure with legendary walk-the-dog action that has attracted fish since 1939, producing explosive surface strikes.
The Heddon Zara Spook in Bone is a 4.5-inch, 3/4-ounce topwater walking bait. It is worked with a walk-the-dog retrieve that swings the lure side to side across the surface. Two treble hooks in size 1/0 make it a familiar pick for bass anglers fishing the top of the water.
Best for
- Early morning and evening topwater sessions
- Bass and pike hunting suspended baitfish
- Open water where visible surface disturbance attracts strikes
Skip if
- You need a lure that sinks for subsurface work
- You fish areas where commotion attracts predators to steal baits
Strengths
- Walk-the-dog action is distinctive and proven to work across decades
- Durable plastic construction handles repeated hard strikes
- Double treble hooks hold even large fish through acrobatic jumps
Trade-offs
- Requires skill to execute proper walk-the-dog retrieve
- Large size and weight make it difficult to fish in heavy wind
- Surface commotion can spook pressured fish in clear water
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Pike & musky
- Walleye
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Topwater
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | topwater lure |
|---|---|
| Weight | 3/4 oz |
| Action | Walk-the-dog |
| Color | Bone |
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
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 |
| Hook size | 1/0 |
| Color | Bone |
| 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 Bone.
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