Heddon Zara Spook Topwater Fishing Lure - Legendary Walk-The-Dog Lure review and price compare 2025
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Product overview
Color | Natural Leopard Frog |
Brand | Heddon |
Size | 4 1/2-Inch |
Style | Zara Spook (3/4 Oz) |
Target Species | Bass |
product features
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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
product description
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!
product details
- Date First Available : September 6, 2013
- Manufacturer : Heddon
- ASIN : B08CC474DJ
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This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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Questions about Heddon Zara Spook Topwater Fishing Lure - Legendary Walk-The-Dog Lure
Q:
Does this lure come in larger sizes?
Q:
Do you have larger lures?
Q:
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
Q:
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
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:
Is this one lure or is this a 4 pack ?
Q:
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.
Q:
for 1?
Q:
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
Q:
What lengths does it come in?
Q:
Do you have this in a 7" lure?
Q:
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
Q:
Is this a pack of 4?
Q:
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
Q:
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.
Product reviews of Heddon Zara Spook Topwater Fishing Lure - Legendary Walk-The-Dog Lure
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.
Outdoor Sportsman777 : Simply the most fun and effective top water lure made today......
This lure is AMAZING under the right conditions for bass, pike and lots of saltwater species. I have used it for bass on a local lake and it beats everything else when there is a slight chop on the water. Fish, even small bass, will attack it viciously and when the bite is on its so much fun to watch them come up and take it. You may catch a few less fish but many times the biggest bass will hit this lure. Also it's just fun to watch a 5 lb bass come up out of the water to get this lure. Watch a youtube video so you can learn to walk the dog which is an extremely effective technique. Great lure!!
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.
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.
Amanda Kordes : Good action
I like the walking the dog action. Has decent hooks, catches bass. Not much more you can ask for.
mark gilkeson : Crooks
One lure, not four. Twice the price for a single lure, look somewhere else. Crooks
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.
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.
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.
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.
George Viera : Excellent Product.
Excellent lure for muddy water and will catch fish in lake and Ocean.
walter f reaster : Best Zara yet !
Five stars ! No explanation needed
Amazon Customer : High quality
Great
Kyle N. : Very misleading
Very misleading pictures and description. Received only 1 when expecting 4. Will be returning for full refund.
Nicole : treble hooks broke immediately
The treble hooks broke immediately. They spit in half Very disappointing.
Sonar : Works for me.
Works
Fred : I like it
I like it
Louis Concepcion : Nice walk
Love it
Beforgiving : Good deal
Ok works fine
gene : Color
Action
Amazon Customer : Great lure
Works great. Caught 2 reddish after only dozen casts.
greenemann : Casts like a bullet
Casts like a bullet. Action is typical of its bigger brothers. Fish love it. The hooks are worthless garbage. Change them out before you risk losing good fish.
Bailey : Good bait
Got exactly what I wanted. Also has very sharp hooks.
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.
John M. : Classic lure
Classic lure at a great price for the add on item.
gene : Color
Action
greenemann : Casts like a bullet
Casts like a bullet. Action is typical of its bigger brothers. Fish love it. The hooks are worthless garbage. Change them out before you risk losing good fish.
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.
Amazon Customer : Great item well worth the money!
Great fishing lure, got it for a good price and it has performed exceptionally well!!!!
mike : Striper magnet
Works great for stripers.
mslacajun : Five Stars
Spooks are the best top water lures.
James b. : Great product
Great looking lure Had a lot of success with these
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!!!
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!!!
Todd Kruse : Five Stars
nice lure
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.
devin : Good action. Weak hooks.
Love the action. Not a fan of the hooks. Have lost multiple nice bass due to the hooks straightening.
Amazon Customer : Five Stars
The flash bass kicks ass
John M. : Classic lure
Classic lure at a great price for the add on item.
Richard Stanton : The classic- solid build.
The finish is outstanding in detail and fairly durable. I fished it in a canal and beat it against the rocks quite a bit and still looks good as new. The "walk the dog" action is easy and alluring, yet it can be presented in several ways- so it gets used over other plugs because it's versatile.
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!!!
T. Exner : Spook
Love the action
fair-reviewer : Seems great.
Cant wait to try for muskie and Pike
generalrainman : Glitter falls off of flitter shad, but works great
Massive lure, but that's advertised. Walks the dog great, flitter shad is cool besides the glitter falling off. Some sort of coating should probably be used to keep that from happening. Otherwise, very serviceable.
Bikerdave97 : Classic lure that Works
This is an old design that just keeps on working and catching fish. There are many imitators out there but these models by Heddon are the originals and they work great.
mslacajun : Five Stars
Spooks are the best top water lures.
mark gilkeson : Crooks
One lure, not four. Twice the price for a single lure, look somewhere else. Crooks
fair-reviewer : Seems great.
Cant wait to try for muskie and Pike
walter f reaster : Best Zara yet !
Five stars ! No explanation needed
Phillip Sexton : Great topwater lure.
A bass catcher.
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