Heddon Super Spook Jr. “How To” + Review [Top 3 Pros & Cons]
- By: Luke Simonds
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Looking for a topwater lure that produces big fish?
Want to know how to “walk-the-dog” to generate strikes?
One of my favorite topwater lures to use inshore is the Heddon Super Spook Jr.
This is a good “walk-the-dog” (side to side) motion topwater lure with an attractive profile in the water.
In this article, I give you an independent review of the Heddon Super Spook Jr. and show you the specs for this lure.
You can also see the top pros and cons and a tutorial on how to work this lure in the video review at the bottom of the article.
Note: If you have used this lure, please share your thoughts with us in the Comments section at the bottom of this post. We are not affiliated with their company at all, so your review will not get censored in any way… all good or bad reviews will get approved.
Heddon Super Spook Jr. Specs
The Heddon Super Spook Jr. comes with one lure to each pack.
Here are the specs for the Super Spook Jr.:
- Size: 3.5 inches
- Weight: 1/2 oz
- Standard Hooks: #4 saltwater treble hooks
These lures generally run about $7-10 depending on where you buy them from.
Note: I don’t like the treble hooks that come with the super spook jr lures, so I replace them with single hooks built for replacing trebles. I like the 1/0 Owner Model #: 4101-111 for this lure (discount details below).
Heddon Super Spook Jr. Video Review
In this video, I go over my top pros and cons for the Heddon Super Spook Jr. and show you how to properly work this lure.
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Note: We recommend the very popular Non-Slip Loop Knot for connecting to this lure.
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Conclusion
This is a great topwater that catches fish. It has good action and is a solid choice for targeting redfish, snook, seatrout, bass, tarpon, and pretty much any other fish that feeds on baitfish at the surface.
While the lure is not perfect, it has proved to produce over the years so I highly recommend adding one of these to your tackle box if you do not yet have one.
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If you have any questions or feedback about this lure, let us know in the comments.
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I’m curious, what size inline do you use to replace the hooks on the full size super spook?
I have found that the Rebel ‘Jumpin Minnow’ will outfish the Heddon topwater lures consistently when fishing for Striped Bass. Since Striped Bass attack most of time from the front of a lure and a poor hookup ratio with single hooks I leave the treble on the front. One needs to see John Skinner fish the ‘chrome’ Rebel ‘Jumpin Minnow’ down south to appreciate its ability to catch specks,redfish and snook with this lure. Most of time a conventional retrieve will work but sometimes one needs to ‘run’ the dog.
Thanks for the advice & video Luke! I just bought one of these Super Spook Jr lures and hope to wear it out in a coupe of weeks down in the Sanibel area.
Cool! I hope you have a blast using it.
Great Job!
Hey Luke, I was curious why you guys mainly recommend the jr. do you guys ever use the regular 5in spook? Or do you switch to the bigger one during a certain time of year? Thanks!
I like the smaller one for catching slams… the redfish have a tougher time taking down the larger one. But if I’m only targeting bigger snook, then I like the bigger spook during the fall.
Do you use the same colors when your are South La and South Ms in the marshes and muddy/sandy water? Towards the Gulf? I do not see many videos dissecting these areas.
Yes, white is a color that works everywhere, so that’s what I always have with me everywhere I go.
Whats your Favorite color topwater lure for redfish? Also what topwater lure do you preffer for redfish?
My apologies for taking so long to respond to your question… I somehow missed it when you sent it in. My favorite topwater lure for redfish is the super spook jr shown in this video… bone color is tough to beat.
Nice vid. You mention in the vid to use a loop knot to maximize the action. You should have a link to tying it.
Thanks for letting us know that we forget to include the link… just updated it. Here’s a direct link for your convenience: https://www.saltstrong.com/articles/non-slip-loop-knot/
Hey Floyd google the “canoe man” knot. Easy as pie with that loop knot. It’s what I use 100% with all my lures.
The split screen is awesome.
Thanks John! I am glad to see that you enjoyed the split screen. More split screen videos like this will be coming out soon.
I absolutely freaking love the Zara Spook!! It is one of, if not THE BEST lure to use in open water to walk the dog!! If you want HUGE top water explosions, and nice bucket heads, this is the lure. Around structure, above grass lines, but especially in open water!! I usually start my retrieve with a 1, 2 tempo, and alternate it with a 1-2 tempo, to a stop. “Chick-a, chick-a, chick-a, BOOM!!!” That’s the cadence. I love my bullfrog color so much that I ordered them straight from the factory. (Noticed I said “them.”) Windy days, choppy water, calm, in the evening, in the morning or if you just want to drive some fish HAWG WILD, tie one one, cast it far, hold on tight!!! Not recommended for “dirty” water, also not to be fished like a soft body frog. TIP: don’t let the explosion tempt you into a quick hookset, by the time you can say, “there’s one!” It’ll be time to set the hook.
Thanks for making time to leave the helpful comment Kevin!