Heddon Zara Spook Topwater Fishing Lure - Legendary Walk-The-Dog Lure review and price compare 2025- fishinghub

Color	Black Shiner
Brand	Heddon
Size	4 1/2-Inch
Item Weight	0.02 Kilograms
Style	Zara Spook (3/4 Oz)

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Walk-the-dog fishing technique to attract attention on surface of water
Whether fish are suspended or working the surface, the distinctive action of the Zara Spook calls them from great distances, prompting explosive strikes every time
Topwater bait lure
Double hook design to ensure a secure catch
Dimensions: 4 1/2 inches long, 3/4 oz weight, 1/0 Hooks

The Heddon Zara Puppy is a downsized version of the classic Zara Spook topwater walking lure. Despite hundreds of attempts to replicate it, the Zara Spook remains as the true king of topwaters, and the Zara Puppy is the only one that can maintain its amazing legacy in a downsized version. This 3 inch and 1/4 ounce bait produces a side-to-side, "walk-the-dog" action on retrieve that entices big fish, including bass, redfish, trout, pike, and striper to make aggressive surface strikes. And with pre-rigged with #6 treble hooks, a strong hooksets are practically a guarantee. Order the Heddon Zara Puppy today and find out why it has been the one true go-to lure for fishermen across generations on your next outing!

Date First Available ‏ : ‎ September 6, 2013
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Heddon
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08CC474DJ

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Q:

Does this lure come in larger sizes?

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Do you have larger lures?

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Is it 1/2 ounce

Answer: Full size 4.5" is 1/2 oz our 13g

Answer: 1/4 oz

Answer: Hello,

Answer: Yes it is

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why are these thing so much? Can get them at cabelas and bass pro for 6.99 why the price gouge?

Q:

Is there supposed to be an empty little hole right on the nose of it?

Answer: Hi Brad,

Answer: Are you talking about the ring that you tie your line onto? or is it missing so that you can see into the body of the lure through the hole?

Answer: Yes, many years ago these had a nose line tie. All the guys back in the day that fished these loved the line tie at the nose. Heddon changed it to the chin for more roll and action. I believe a huge group of guys basically petitioned to have the line tie back at the nose. So in compromise they put the hole at the nose so people could change it to the nose if they felt the need to.

Answer: Don’t no

Answer: yes

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Do they have saltwater hooks?

Answer: Have never used in saltwater. I would change the hooks and give it a go... I have lots of good hookups with the Zara Spooks of various sizes!

Answer: No. Just change the hooks and have excellent lure

Answer: Hello,

Answer: No. These are made for freshwater applications. Some of the larger models do come with saltwater hooks.

Q:

Is this one lure or is this a 4 pack ?

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How many ounces is this lure?

Answer: I think 2-3 ounces but it is much larger than my son expected

Answer: My Zara Spook weighs 0.65 ounces.

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for 1?

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What size treble hooks are used on this lure? I'd like to make sure before I order replacements off Amazon.

Answer: #1's. I'm kinda flexible about hooks on lures myself. a size one way or the other. I sorta use what is handily available and have found they work just fine.

Answer: These are 1/0 Treble hooks, Black Fly has a cool Topwater kit

Answer: Hello,

Answer: I don’t know the exact size but there about as big as a 2.5 crankbait

Q:

Do they have saltwater hooks?

Answer: Have never used in saltwater. I would change the hooks and give it a go... I have lots of good hookups with the Zara Spooks of various sizes!

Answer: No. Just change the hooks and have excellent lure

Answer: Hello,

Answer: No. These are made for freshwater applications. Some of the larger models do come with saltwater hooks.

Q:

what size are the treble hooks on this lure

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What lengths does it come in?

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Do you have this in a 7" lure?

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Does the Zara Puppy have a knocker (for sound)? Mine appears to have a ball in the rear that is not mobile

Answer: It does have a small ball in the tail of the bait but it's for weight and helps facilate the walking motion you will impart on the spook when you fish it. They make spook juniors that have a ball for the knocking you speak of and are called one knockers. I have those also and they are a blast to fish. Top water all day everyday if I could and sometimes have. Get some dude, I don't think you will regret it. Good luck.

Answer: Yes. There is ball bearings inside for sound

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Is this a pack of 4?

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can i use this on saltwater?

Answer: I don't see why not. I guess it depends on what type of fish you are fishing for since this is a topwater lure it would only be good for fish that feed up there. I can tell you it works great for freshwater bass and other species that like a topwater bite

Q:

Anyone know if they make the soft versions anywhere anymore???

Answer: Nope. But the sprinkler teckel frog will satisfy those needs I would think

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What is the length of the lure?

Answer: approx 2 1/2 inches maybe 3 inches (at least from not looking at it right now)

Answer: 3 inches long and 1/2 inch dia.

Adalberto Rios : Lo Recomiendo

Excelent, very good

Amazon Customer : Read the whole description.

Can buy this lure for 4 dollars at any tackle shop. They show a picture of 4 lures to make you think you are getting a deal. I fell for it, don't you.

al : Four Stars

love this bait, but hooks could be better

Amazon Customer : Five Stars

The flash bass kicks ass

Tony : Horrible treble hooks

Just received this item (late). The treble hooks are horrible, recommend to switch them out.

For those complaining about not receiving four and only receiving one, you guys must be delusional. One picture shows like 15 different colors and variants, do you expect 15 spooks too?

j.a.c : Catches fish but twists line.

Catches largemouth bass well but twists line during retrieve. After a hundred casts or so my line was ruined.

Dr. J. Sutherland : Broke first time I used it

Used it for the first time today. It caught fish. However the fish would bend the hooks and I would have to bend them back. Then a fish spit it while close to the boat, the lure hit the side of the boat and broke in two. The fish were 20"-26" striped bass and it was cold out about 35 degrees but I expected better.

Ronnie Weeks : Four Stars

deadly on tailing redfish and speckle trout

Biff Schweizer : One not four.

Don’t show a picture of four lures, and then send one. This is very misleading and earns you a well deserved one star rating.

Tony : Horrible treble hooks

Just received this item (late). The treble hooks are horrible, recommend to switch them out.

For those complaining about not receiving four and only receiving one, you guys must be delusional. One picture shows like 15 different colors and variants, do you expect 15 spooks too?

Bad Mackrel : This "puppy" cathes fish!

These "puppies" are well known to anglers all over and they work well.

Dr. J. Sutherland : Broke first time I used it

Used it for the first time today. It caught fish. However the fish would bend the hooks and I would have to bend them back. Then a fish spit it while close to the boat, the lure hit the side of the boat and broke in two. The fish were 20"-26" striped bass and it was cold out about 35 degrees but I expected better.

James b. : Great product

Great looking lure Had a lot of success with these

Amazon Customer : Five Stars

The flash bass kicks ass

Amazon Customer : Quality product!!

My nephew loved this Christmas gift!!

T. Exner : Spook

Love the action

Elly Hope : Great lure. Catches fish.

Great plug. I've caught alot of bass with it.

Anthony Adames : Just great

a must in your tackelbox.

gene : Color

Action

Loren S. : Deadly topwater spook.

Love this mini spook. Great action with just a twitch of the rod tip. When the top water bite is on, bass love this thing. Hooks are super sticky.

Amazon Customer : Looks nothing like the first picture posted for this product, and glitter coming off

I like Heddon lures and used them for many years. Received the package on time.

However, with the Zara Spook Flitter Shad, I can see all kinds of glitter bouncing around inside the package. It's already coming off before I've even opened the package. Not only is the glitter coming off, it appears to be poorly applied to the lure. There is a gob of glitter at the tail on the right side compared to the rest of the lure, and a very inconsistent amount on each side. Is it supposed to be like this?

It's like someone rubbed some glue on the sides and then sprinkled some glitter on it. Poor quality control (?) and if it's coming off in the packaging, how long will it last in the water? With all the manufacturing tech and seeing all the other lures out there that have beautiful sparkle patterns, surprised Heddon didn't find a better way to incorporate a glitter pattern.

Also, the first and second picture the seller posted for this product are two different lures. The one I received looks like the second in-package picture.

Edit: Did some research, and it seems this lure is supposed to be a modern version of a much older Heddon lure(s) from back the day, when Heddon applied glitter to some of their wooden lures in the same manner. Keep it or send it back? I'm on the fence.

Wolf : nostalgic purchase

One of the most unexpected memorable catches I had as a kid was using this lure - these are large floating surface lures and as advertised when you get a strike it's a major fish show, unfortunately the one I received does not rattle. Lures are better purchased at a local bait shop (if such a thing still exits in your area) and in person.

Thomas B. Fritz : Five Stars

Fantastic!!!!!

keith naulty : No Rattle

This lure does not have a rattle inside. I don't see mention of one in the description, but all the larger models I've come across have a rattle. I'm not saying this lure won't catch fish, but beware of the discrepancy.

Bailey : Good bait

Got exactly what I wanted. Also has very sharp hooks.

al : Four Stars

love this bait, but hooks could be better

Christopher O'Brien : Bone Colored Zara Spook

Good product . Proven fish catcher. Bone color is popular locally.
Changed out the hooks

bill villa : Not what I expected

They show four but sent one? Misleading?

Kingman : Great lure for a great price

Good lure. Walk the dog next to Lilly pads and get ready. Fun to watch fish hit it hard.

Tony : Horrible treble hooks

Just received this item (late). The treble hooks are horrible, recommend to switch them out.

For those complaining about not receiving four and only receiving one, you guys must be delusional. One picture shows like 15 different colors and variants, do you expect 15 spooks too?

Michael James Gilbert : Everything went as planned

Nice action paired with co polymer or large diameter mono. So far I haven't had any explosions on it but the bass have been suckiing it up from behind. Either way works I guess.

mjh : Same spook. Smaller profile. More fish.

Classic lure. A bit smaller than its brother the Zara spook jr. A good option for smallies.

With many top water options on the market, What sets it apart is the sound. The rattles really call the fish in for a look.
My only issue with this lure is that it picks up any debris in it’s path. But such is top water fishing I suppose.

walter f reaster : Best Zara yet !

Five stars ! No explanation needed

Amazon Customer : Quality product!!

My nephew loved this Christmas gift!!

Biff Schweizer : One not four.

Don’t show a picture of four lures, and then send one. This is very misleading and earns you a well deserved one star rating.

kenny2126 : Worth $80

I purchased this to use at a bass tournament and it worked so well that I won first place for the largest bass(4.65lb) worth $80 and took third for overall weight(12.65lbs). It is now my go to topwater lure.

Wolf : nostalgic purchase

One of the most unexpected memorable catches I had as a kid was using this lure - these are large floating surface lures and as advertised when you get a strike it's a major fish show, unfortunately the one I received does not rattle. Lures are better purchased at a local bait shop (if such a thing still exits in your area) and in person.

Amazon Customer : Looks nothing like the first picture posted for this product, and glitter coming off

I like Heddon lures and used them for many years. Received the package on time.

However, with the Zara Spook Flitter Shad, I can see all kinds of glitter bouncing around inside the package. It's already coming off before I've even opened the package. Not only is the glitter coming off, it appears to be poorly applied to the lure. There is a gob of glitter at the tail on the right side compared to the rest of the lure, and a very inconsistent amount on each side. Is it supposed to be like this?

It's like someone rubbed some glue on the sides and then sprinkled some glitter on it. Poor quality control (?) and if it's coming off in the packaging, how long will it last in the water? With all the manufacturing tech and seeing all the other lures out there that have beautiful sparkle patterns, surprised Heddon didn't find a better way to incorporate a glitter pattern.

Also, the first and second picture the seller posted for this product are two different lures. The one I received looks like the second in-package picture.

Edit: Did some research, and it seems this lure is supposed to be a modern version of a much older Heddon lure(s) from back the day, when Heddon applied glitter to some of their wooden lures in the same manner. Keep it or send it back? I'm on the fence.

Ronnie Weeks : Four Stars

deadly on tailing redfish and speckle trout

Duane Dewey MacLEOD : Larger than expected

Good quality and a bit larger than I expected. I am satified, but I'll likely have to get a higher test line.

iain charlton : It's a Zara Spook - it does exactly what it says on the box

It's my first time with a Zara Spook (I bought four; two large, two small) and I thought I'd give them a try after watching them on tv for the past 5 years. Out of the blue (watching Bill Dance on tv) I typed them into Amazon's search and was surprised to see them on sale with Prime shipping.

The quality is great and I can see their appeal. They work exactly as they say on the box and now I've a lifetime to perfect their technique. Prime makes it easy for me to replace them in the future. Good stuff.

Anthony Adames : Great

So good I bought in different colors.

Kevin Bosse : Looks nice tho!

I did this once but OK . Havn't had a fish even roll up on it yet. I,m not new to Zara spooks been using them for about 60yrs. so can't rate 5 stars. Looks nice tho!!!

devin : Good action. Weak hooks.

Love the action. Not a fan of the hooks. Have lost multiple nice bass due to the hooks straightening.

Louis Concepcion : Nice walk

Love it

keith naulty : No Rattle

This lure does not have a rattle inside. I don't see mention of one in the description, but all the larger models I've come across have a rattle. I'm not saying this lure won't catch fish, but beware of the discrepancy.

Elly Hope : Great lure. Catches fish.

Great plug. I've caught alot of bass with it.

al : Four Stars

love this bait, but hooks could be better

CDP's Onceagain habit of purchasing : Heddon Zara Puppy Lure

Heddon Zara Puppy Lure
Heddon lures have been in my family since I was a kid in the late 50's and sixties. I remember my older brother and I sneaking up on a pond in Oklahoma near Stroud, to get ready for a dawn day of fishing and he got there first with a lucky 13, big and loud plop and the 3-4 lb. large mouth bass he hooked into and landed. Biggest bass I had ever seen up close and for most of my youth. We had them at Boy Scout Camp near Cleveland and the Ark River, where you never knew what would bite in that water. This little lure catches fish. I like it for four stars.

Wolf : nostalgic purchase

One of the most unexpected memorable catches I had as a kid was using this lure - these are large floating surface lures and as advertised when you get a strike it's a major fish show, unfortunately the one I received does not rattle. Lures are better purchased at a local bait shop (if such a thing still exits in your area) and in person.

Heddon Zara Spook Topwater Fishing Lure - Legendary Walk-The-Dog Lure review and price compare 2025

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Questions about Heddon Zara Spook Topwater Fishing Lure - Legendary Walk-The-Dog Lure

Does this lure come in larger sizes?

Do you have larger lures?

Is it 1/2 ounce

why are these thing so much? Can get them at cabelas and bass pro for 6.99 why the price gouge?

Is there supposed to be an empty little hole right on the nose of it?

Do they have saltwater hooks?

Is this one lure or is this a 4 pack ?

How many ounces is this lure?

for 1?

What size treble hooks are used on this lure? I'd like to make sure before I order replacements off Amazon.

Do they have saltwater hooks?

what size are the treble hooks on this lure

What lengths does it come in?

Do you have this in a 7" lure?

Does the Zara Puppy have a knocker (for sound)? Mine appears to have a ball in the rear that is not mobile

Is this a pack of 4?

can i use this on saltwater?

Anyone know if they make the soft versions anywhere anymore???

What is the length of the lure?

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