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

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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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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

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

Answer: 1/4 oz

Answer: Hello,

Answer: Yes it is

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?

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

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.

Is this one lure or is this a 4 pack ?

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.

for 1?

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

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.

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

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

Is this a pack of 4?

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

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

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

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

Louis Concepcion : Nice walk

Love it

T. Exner : Spook

Love the action

al : Four Stars

love this bait, but hooks could be better

Ronnie Weeks : Four Stars

deadly on tailing redfish and speckle trout

Adalberto Rios : Lo Recomiendo

Excelent, very good

bill villa : Not what I expected

They show four but sent one? Misleading?

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.

Amazon Customer : Five Stars

The flash bass kicks ass

Beforgiving : Good deal

Ok works fine

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.

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.

Henry H. Chin : Awesome classic

This is a classic bait! Had one many years ago when I was a kid! Looking forward to catching a lot of fish on this!

steve : can 't wait to use on big lake

can 't wait to use on big lake '

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.

Sonar : Works for me.

Works

mark gilkeson : Crooks

One lure, not four. Twice the price for a single lure, look somewhere else. Crooks

Todd Kruse : Five Stars

nice lure

George Viera : Excellent Product.

Excellent lure for muddy water and will catch fish in lake and Ocean.

Amazon Customer : Best topwater lure out there

I love the zara puppy. It’s the best topwater lure out there. It will catch anything in salt of fresh water.

Richard Stanton : The classic- solid build.

Christopher O'Brien : Bone Colored Zara Spook

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

fair-reviewer : Seems great.

Cant wait to try for muskie and Pike

Brandon Knight : Bass love this thing

If there's bass in that water they will hit this thing. Even had a few grab it that weren't much bigger than the lure itself.

T : FINE

FINE

mark gilkeson : Crooks

One lure, not four. Twice the price for a single lure, look somewhere else. Crooks

Anthony Adames : Great

So good I bought in different colors.

Christopher O'Brien : Bone Colored Zara Spook

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

al : Four Stars

love this bait, but hooks could be better

Thomas : A great topwatwater classic

Have yet to catch anything on it, but has the great s action

Ronnie Weeks : Four Stars

deadly on tailing redfish and speckle trout

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.

Ron Hoskins : Very good quality lure for bass fishing.

Thes are great top water baits, I’ve been using thes for years. Just needed to restock.

Grandfather42 : Four Stars

Best top water lure for bass in northeast...

Donald Lilly : Great Lure

Great lure works well in the water, smallmouth love it, would buy one again.

Anthony Adames : Just great

a must in your tackelbox.

Amazon Customer : Great item well worth the money!

Great fishing lure, got it for a good price and it has performed exceptionally well!!!!

bingbangboom : the little spook that could

such a tight action and easy to use. i consider this a finesse top-water type of bait.

walter f reaster : Best Zara yet !

Five stars ! No explanation needed

Anthony Adames : Great

So good I bought in different colors.

Larry : Bigger and stronger hooks needed

This is a fantastic lure, Florida bass seem to love it, have used them in different patterns and sizes for years. The 4 stars instead of 5 is for the hooks that come on the puppy version, they are too small and too weak for a big bass. First thing I do after buying a spook is to upgrade the treble hooks. These original hooks just have to go. Other than that the lure is fantastic.

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?

Nicole : treble hooks broke immediately

The treble hooks broke immediately. They spit in half Very disappointing.

mslacajun : Five Stars

Spooks are the best top water lures.

the stoper : 3inch wall the dog

What can you say about it ! Pretty cut and dry ! Wish they made one just a little smaller ? But this thing is only like 3inches so it’s pretty small and does walk the dog pretty good

Ed Campbell : Good top water bait

Haven't hooked a fish yet but I ain't givin up

devin : Good action. Weak hooks.

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

Charles RN : Fish like em almost too much

First let me say this, no one pays me or gives me free products for writing reviews so what I say is my biased opinion. So my opinion is that this is a great lure, just wish the dad gum King Mack that swallowed it and destroyed my line had not thought it was such a great lure too. Lost him and the lure, but had a great experience. So despite the lack of someway to keep the lure from staying in the ocean, I have to give the doggone thing five stars.(Red and white has always been my first choice in colors....Snook seem to like em)

caleb vaughan : Quality wasn't standard

Flakes on lure were not secure and it had different hooks than it should have come with. I have had these before and the flakes were not confetti ish like this .....

Henry H. Chin : Awesome classic

This is a classic bait! Had one many years ago when I was a kid! Looking forward to catching a lot of fish on this!

generalrainman : Glitter falls off of flitter shad, but works great

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