You may not be able to teach an old dog new tricks, but sometimes you can liven up its bark a little. That’s what Heddon accomplished with the One Knocker Spook.
Performance
Like the original, the One Knocker Spook was an absolute pleasure to fish. It cast like a bullet and walked with minimal effort. The paint scarred a little but held up well overall. Perhaps the most noticeable feature that sets this lure apart from the rest of the Heddon Spook family is a distinctive “thunking” noise that can be heard from 50 yards away on a windless day.
Design
The basic design is identical to the Zara Spook, with the exception of a built-in rattle chamber that holds a single tungsten ball with about 3/4 inch of wiggle room to slide and clang. The rattle is situated in the tail section, which aids in casting and makes it simpler to maintain the dog-walking cadence. It comes with premium No. 2 Mustad Triple Grip Treble Hooks, which increase hookups and help keep fish buttoned.
Specs
Colors: 14
Length: 4 1/2 inches
Weight: 3/4 ounce
Hooks: No. 2 Mustad Triple Grip Treble Hooks
Price: $7.34
Contact: heddonlures.com
Where it shines
Like its predecessor the Zara Spook, the One Knocker Spook is deadly medicine on any water body with a decent population of bass that are prone to look up from time to time. It especially excels when trying to call fish from a distance or out from under cover, and its loud rattle is perfect whenever there is a chop on the water. Schooling bass like it, too.