Tuning a Zara Spook

Rebbasser · 03-02-06, 08:45 PM

A lot of y'all have seen this, but some of the new guys may not have. rrw's thread reminded me:

Before I throw a Zara Spook I always make a modification:

The way the hooks come attached from the factory are not real free-swinging, which means a fish can get better leverage and throw the hook easier. I always add a split ring.

Unscrew the hook hardware, remove the hook, add a split ring and reattach the hook. It doesn't effect the way the bait performs, but now the fish doesn't have near as much leverage since the hook is free swinging.

Simple modification but it can make the difference between landing or losing that big fish.

va_basser · 03-02-06, 08:47 PM

great tip Reb....

crankybait · 03-02-06, 08:49 PM

does the same apply for the zara pooch?

bass kicker · 03-02-06, 08:53 PM

yes cranky my zaras all came with split rings

Christopherkeene9 · 03-02-06, 11:12 PM

Or just buy saltwater ones like Me with the rings already attachted!

03-02-06, 08:45 PM	#1
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	Tuning a Zara Spook A lot of y'all have seen this, but some of the new guys may not have. rrw's thread reminded me: Before I throw a Zara Spook I always make a modification: The way the hooks come attached from the factory are not real free-swinging, which means a fish can get better leverage and throw the hook easier. I always add a split ring. Unscrew the hook hardware, remove the hook, add a split ring and reattach the hook. It doesn't effect the way the bait performs, but now the fish doesn't have near as much leverage since the hook is free swinging. Simple modification but it can make the difference between landing or losing that big fish. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

03-02-06, 08:47 PM	#2
va_basser BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: va beach,va Posts: 104	great tip Reb.... __________________ never let stress ruin your day on the water

03-02-06, 08:53 PM	#4
bass kicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beamsville,ONTARIO,CANADA Posts: 2,023	yes cranky my zaras all came with split rings __________________ Rob Downs St. Catharines BASSMASTERS

03-02-06, 08:49 PM	#3
crankybait BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: marlboro, nj Posts: 3,250	does the same apply for the zara pooch?

03-02-06, 11:12 PM	#5
Christopherkeene9 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oviedo, Fla Posts: 2,270	Or just buy saltwater ones like Me with the rings already attachted!

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