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.