Zara Spook Assistance 2025

Balshy Fishing reply :

What size do ya'll recommend with 10lb line on a MF spinning rod? I'm trying to get into spooks and I am getting the bone/white ones today but I need to have an idea on size.

fishballer06 reply :

In my opinion, the original has the best action, and the casting distance is unreal.

kikstand454 reply :

Every spook is awesome.

On that rig you may want to stick to a spook Jr or regular size. A super may be too much.

If you get a Jr with the chrome hooks, you may want to switch them out. ...

smalljaw67 reply :

10lb line with a M-F spinning rod I'd say go with the Zara Puppy.

hatrix reply :

Super spook jr I like the 1 knockers

JustinHarantFishing reply :

20lbs braid super spook jr.

papajoe222 reply :

In 30+ years of fishing Spooks, I can honestly say I never fished on using a spinning rod. I'm clueless, but if I may offer up a couple of suggestions? Attach an oval split ring to the line tie, it will make walking much easier to achieve and you won't need to concern yourself with your line slipping into the opening of a regular split ring. Vary the cadence of your retrieve. I will do that three or four times during one cast, but I'm always concentrating so I know what I was doing when a fish hit. Don't hesitate to pause the bait. The best results happen when you cast past a target, work the bait up to it and pause it. Lastly, don't set the hook when a fish blows up on your bait. Wait until you either feel the weight of the fish or your bait disappears from view. If she totally missed it, let it sit for awhile and then only move it a short distance.

Balshy Fishing reply :

So I had a bite tonight at the river and it took it for a ride but long story short -- I had a missile coming back at me.

What kinda' hookset should I use? I went up and reeled and he took me for a little then spit it out. I was so depressed lol

JGBassinAL reply :

I don't set the hook when I use spooks. I keep pressure and the line tight and I let the fish hook themselves.

Balshy Fishing reply :

So you're recommending to just, reel -- tighten it and let the fish run with it?

JGBassinAL reply :

On 9/9/2014 at 12:42 PM, The All-Star said:
So you're recommending to just, reel -- tighten it and let the fish run with it?

Right, if it's a big enough fish, it will hit the bait hard enough and hook itself. Or you could just count to two in your head once the fish takes it under and give a light sweep to the side with your rod. It's very easy to pull the trebles before the fish gets the bait. You shouldn't have a problem with just reeling and keeping the line tight though. Fish are good at hooking themselves when it comes to treble hooks.

Bluebasser86 reply :

On 9/9/2014 at 12:42 PM, The All-Star said:
So you're recommending to just, reel -- tighten it and let the fish run with it?

Reel into them until you feel weight and lean into them. This serves 2 purposes; it keeps you from dodging a treble hooked missile, and if the fish misses you don't pull it away from them and they will often come back and hit it again.

Will Wetline reply :

Note the Super Spook Jr. in the lip of this smallie. Gear was a 6' 6" MF rod, 10 lb. copolymer line.

Wait for the weight before you set - a couple of seconds.

LApanic reply :

On 9/9/2014 at 10:59 AM, JGBassinAL said:
I don't set the hook when I use spooks. I keep pressure and the line tight and I let the fish hook themselves.

Good advice!

I throw the Super Spook Jrs w/ upgraded hooks...KVD triple grip on front and mustad feathered treble on back. As far as R&R...I throw mine on 15# Mono or Flouro, with a 7:1 reel and 6'9" Veritas MH Microguide. Here's a little tip, FOR THE BEST ACTION, use a loop knot, best case scenario, or a snap clip at the very least and don't tie directly to line tie

Balshy Fishing reply :

yeah, I see everybody taking about swapping out the trebles.

if I were to do that, what does everyone suggest? I want to upgrade to the best and produces

LApanic reply :

On 9/10/2014 at 12:19 AM, The All-Star said:

yeah, I see everybody taking about swapping out the trebles.

if I were to do that, what does everyone suggest? I want to upgrade to the best and produces

I like these in 4/0 on the front "Mustad KVD Elite Series Triple Grip Treble Hook" and "Mustad Triple Grip Feathered Treble Hook" (not the red version...not strong IMO) on the business end

Here is the basic setup, except these Mustad hooks aren't the triple grips....Plus, you can't find that pattern/color anymore...yellow belly FL bass...They kill it around me

LApanic reply :

My 2nd choice especially in SE Alabama in October is the Sexy Dawg in Bone with white feathered treble.....during the shad movement/bass feed up...they can't stand it! I can work the smaller Sexy Dawg faster to fire up the bass....but the "dog days" of summer, I think color and retrieve (slower sometimes with pause) is key

smalljaw67 reply :

On 9/10/2014 at 12:19 AM, The All-Star said:

yeah, I see everybody taking about swapping out the trebles.

if I were to do that, what does everyone suggest? I want to upgrade to the best and produces

Be careful when changing the hooks on a topwater bait, especially a spook. I normally use Mustad triple grips but on a Spook I like the VMC 1X round bend, a Gamakatsu round bend, and the Daiichi Death Trap round bend. The reason why is the way a fish hits the spook, the EWG style has the point facing in and the good thing is once you hook up they hold extremely well but you will miss a lot because of the points facing in and because the spook is a big wide bait you will often pull back and the hooks come right out without ever sticking the fish. Round bends on the other hand seem to stick every time but they don't hold as well on lightly hooked fish but you will get more hook ups. I love the Owner Stinger hooks but I found that you have to go with the ST-36 for topwaters and jerkbaits as the other hooks in the series add too much weight and it changes the action.

Bluebasser86 reply :

On 9/10/2014 at 12:38 AM, LApanic said:

I like these in 4/0 on the front "Mustad KVD Elite Series Triple Grip Treble Hook" and "Mustad Triple Grip Feathered Treble Hook" (not the red version...not strong IMO) on the business end

Here is the basic setup, except these Mustad hooks aren't the triple grips....Plus, you can't find that pattern/color anymore...yellow belly FL bass...They kill it around me

I think you mean #4, a 4/0 treble hook is a monster!

I use Owner ST36s in #4 on the front and back of my Super Spook Jr's and they work perfectly.

Balshy Fishing reply :

Do you guys order these or just go to BPS/Gander?

LApanic reply :

On 9/10/2014 at 1:37 PM, Bluebasser86 said:

I think you mean #4, a 4/0 treble hook is a monster!

I use Owner ST36s in #4 on the front and back of my Super Spook Jr's and they work perfectly.

Correct, #4, thanks for the proofing

LApanic reply :

On 9/10/2014 at 9:41 PM, The All-Star said:
Do you guys order these or just go to BPS/Gander?

Spooks? You can get them at a lot of place just check on the colors you want

- Wally-mart | Bottom of the shelf selection most of the time

– Heddonlures.com | 6 color selections for Spook Jr. ($5.99)

– BassPro | 12 colors for Spook Jr. ($6.99**overpriced on all bard baits IMO)

- Tackle Warehouse | 3 colors for Spook Jr. ($5.99)

Just gotta poke around being it's a Pradco bait different place will have different varieties fesh and salt. And sure Gander has some too

Balshy Fishing reply :

No no no, the replacement trebles.

LApanic reply :

On 9/10/2014 at 11:01 PM, The All-Star said:
No no no, the replacement trebles.

Oh...Get them at most places....Walmart/Academy has the KVD Triple Grips but I mainly order from Tackle Warehouse.

Just checked out the Owner ST36s in #4, Bluebasser86 mentioned on TW and are nice!...7pk $5.99

Word of Advice...there maybe other baits you want to change or upgrade the hooks on so before you order check into that. I personally change the hooks on my Lipless crank baits and most 1.5 type square bills, especially SK brand.

fishguy613 reply :

I change trebles on every hardbait I own unless I know for a fact they come equipped with owner, Mustad or Gama.

find them anywhere you can

annexation reply :

If you have Amazon prime, you can get the Super Spook Jr. as an add-on item for 5.99 in over 30 colors. They have them broken up into different, nonsensical categories, but they're all there. Some of the colors are listed individually, also.

LApanic reply :

On 9/11/2014 at 5:34 AM, annexation said:
If you have Amazon prime, you can get the Super Spook Jr. as an add-on item for 5.99 in over 30 colors. They have them broken up into different, nonsensical categories, but they're all there. Some of the colors are listed individually, also.

Thanks for the tip, 30 colors is the best you'll find. My favorite, which you won't find...Yellow Belly TN Bass...had a couple and found 3 on eBay for $3 each and scooped em up!

Yellow Belly

LApanic reply :

On 9/11/2014 at 5:59 AM, LApanic said:

Thanks for the tip, 30 colors is the best you'll find. My favorite, which you won't find...Yellow Belly TN Bass...had a couple and found 3 on eBay for $3 each and scooped em up!

Yellow Belly

SO!...if you find any, Ill buy em! lol

TorqueConverter reply :

On 9/8/2014 at 11:58 PM, The All-Star said:
What size do ya'll recommend with 10lb line on a MF spinning rod? I'm trying to get into spooks and I am getting the bone/white ones today but I need to have an idea on size.

On a M powered rod? I way go jr/puppy, or whatever they are called. The super spook is my fav but too heavy for a M. Check out Sammys, Slim Dogs, KVD stuff and Vixens too.

Balshy Fishing reply :

Are you sure they're heavy? I'm using a regular spook and it feels perfect and I can walk it perfectly on a MF

mod479 reply :

Try a feathered/mylar rear treble hook.

Edit: This is #4 owner dressed treble on a spook jr. Still walks good. She inhaled it.

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