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Largemouth Bass checklist · Topwater

Heddon Zara Spook for Tennessee Largemouth Bass Fishing

Early summer mornings over points and grass flats.

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Why it is on the list

Why the Heddon Zara Spook is on the largemouth bass checklist

Early summer mornings over points and grass flats.

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How it is used here

Using a topwater like this on Tennessee water

A lure imitates what the fish is eating, and in Tennessee that is mostly shad and bluegill in the reservoirs, crawfish on the rocky lakes and smallmouth rivers, and insects and small minnows in the trout water. The lures on each checklist are the ones that match the forage on that kind of water and have caught fish here for years, not this season’s catalogue.

Colour follows the water. Natural shad and green pumpkin in the clear highland lakes like Norris and Dale Hollow; chartreuse, white and black in the stained water of Reelfoot, Kentucky Lake’s creeks and the Cumberland. The What’s biting pages on this site say which lures are working each month.

Where to use it

Tennessee water for the Heddon Zara Spook

Where to use itBarren ForkPublic access, limits and what else swims in Barren Fork.See the spots →Where to use itBoone LakePublic access, limits and what else swims in Boone Lake.See the spots →Where to use itCalf Killer RiverPublic access, limits and what else swims in Calf Killer River.See the spots →Where to use itCenter Hill LakePublic access, limits and what else swims in Center Hill Lake.See the spots →Where to use itCheatham LakePublic access, limits and what else swims in Cheatham Lake.See the spots →Where to use itCherokee LakePublic access, limits and what else swims in Cherokee Lake.See the spots →

The Heddon Zara Spook is on the largemouth bass checklist because it works on Tennessee water.

Goes with

What the Heddon Zara Spook pairs with on the largemouth bass list

The rest of the largemouth bass checklist, each with its own page.

RodUgly Stik GX2 7 ft medium-heavy casting rodStiff enough to set a hook in grass, tough enough to live in a truck bed.Why it is on the list →ReelAbu Garcia Black Max baitcasting reelAn inexpensive baitcaster that casts cleanly once the brakes are set.Why it is on the list →LineSeaguar Red Label fluorocarbon, 15 lbSinks, holds up on rock and riprap, and nearly disappears in clear water.Why it is on the list →Soft plasticZoom Trick WormThe Tennessee standard on a Texas rig or weightless along docks and grass edges.Why it is on the list →Soft plasticStrike King Rage Tail CrawFlip it into cover or trail it on a jig when the bite is on crawfish.Why it is on the list →CrankbaitStrike King KVD 1.5 square billBang it off stumps and rock in 2 to 6 feet of water in spring and fall.Why it is on the list →
All 11 items

Same job, other fishing

Other topwaters on the Tennessee checklists

TopwaterRebel Pop-RSummer mornings on points and over shoals.Why it is on the list →TopwaterCotton Cordell Pencil PopperSchooling fish on top at daylight in summer.Why it is on the list →TopwaterJoe Bucher TopRaiderSummer nights on the Collins River flats.Why it is on the list →

Common questions

Heddon Zara Spook questions

What is the Heddon Zara Spook for?

Early summer mornings over points and grass flats. It is the topwater on the largemouth bass checklist on this site, and it earns its place because it works on Tennessee water, not because it is new.

Which fish is the Heddon Zara Spook good for in Tennessee?

The largemouth bass checklist covers largemouth bass. A lure imitates what the fish is eating, and in Tennessee that is mostly shad and bluegill in the reservoirs, crawfish on the rocky lakes and smallmouth rivers, and insects and small minnows in the trout water.

Where would I use the Heddon Zara Spook?

On the Tennessee water that holds largemouth bass: Barren Fork, Boone Lake, Calf Killer River, Center Hill Lake among others. Each water page on this site lists the public access points and what swims there.

What goes with the Heddon Zara Spook?

The rest of the largemouth bass checklist, starting with Ugly Stik GX2 7 ft medium-heavy casting rod, Abu Garcia Black Max baitcasting reel, Seaguar Red Label fluorocarbon, 15 lb. The checklist page has all 11 items.

Is there a different topwater for other fishing?

Yes: Rebel Pop-R on the smallmouth bass list; Cotton Cordell Pencil Popper on the striper and hybrid list; Joe Bucher TopRaider on the musky list.

How much does the Heddon Zara Spook cost?

The Amazon link on this page shows today’s price. The checklist items are standard tackle rather than premium gear, and the bait shops on the county pages carry most of them.

Can I buy the Heddon Zara Spook in Tennessee instead?

Yes. Every county page on this site lists the bait shops, marinas and big box stores that carry tackle, with phone numbers and directions.

Is this an affiliate link?

Yes. The link goes to Amazon with this site’s tag and pays a small commission at no extra cost to you. Nothing on the list was chosen for commission.

Do I need a licence to use it?

Anyone 13 or older needs a Tennessee fishing licence, plus the trout privilege for trout. The licence page on this site has prices and limits.

Keep going

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