I'll be throwing a spook once the water temps cool this fall. I always start in the backs of creeks, and work my way over deeper water.Ive stuck with the basic model #9255, Heddon Zara Spook. In a clear quarry lake I fish, I've had fish blast a spook over water that's 15 ft deep. Best colors have been clear, frog, and on overcast days, black shore minnow. I sharpen the hooks, and add a split ring to the nose of this bait.Ive been using a 6ft casting rod with a shorter handle for years. Makes it easier to walk this lure for me, at any speed. There are many great spook fisherman out there, but two of my favorites are Ozark area fisherman Charlie Cambell, and topwater great Zell Rowland.I really don't see the need for braid or braid/leader setup, and stick with Trilene Big Game mono- usually 12 lb.Truly one of the greatest topwater lures of all time. It's a big lure, and can draw vicious strikes. When fish hit a spook, they mean business! Anyone else going to be casting a Zara Spook this fall?
