Freshwater Top Water

Whether you are a weekend warrior or a seasoned pro, this easy to use top water lure is designed to deliver explosive top water action. Chuck and wind the Berkley® Choppo around cover and in open water for a serious waking action.

The Choppo’s durable tail propeller won’t melt in your tackle box, and the enhanced surface area provides more sound and spray. The precision balance of the bait ensures that its action begins immediately and it swims straight at a variety of speeds.

Justin Lucas Pro Tip 75: Cast and retrieve around all types of shallow cover. Best suited for calmer conditions.

FEATURES

• Easy-to-use top water lure
• Durable, cupped propeller tail
• Enhanced propeller surface area for maximum surface disturbance
• Swims straight at a variety of speeds
• Equipped with sharp Fusion19™ hooks

The Ima Finesse Popper is a bite-sized lure that catches big bass. It can be popped like a traditional topwater popper with short spurts or graceful glides, but can also be walked side-to-side with ease. “It pops and spits water, walks and chugs. This bait can do it all,” says Bassmaster Elite Series pro Fred Roumbanis.

65mm, 2.6in

3/8oz

Ignite explosive topwater chaos with the Ima Rattlin Roumba wakebait, a rattling powerhouse engineered to summon bass from murky depths in stained or muddy conditions. At 3 inches long and 7/16 oz, this shallow running wakebait delivers a seductive side-to-side wobble on the surface, amplified by a high-pitched internal rattle that cuts through low-visibility water like a dinner bell—making it the ultimate rattling wakebait for targeting aggressive largemouth over shallow grass beds and structure.

Designed by Bassmaster Elite pro Fred Roumbanis, the Rattlin Roumba mimics fleeing baitfish, hopping frogs, or scurrying mice with effortless versatility. Keep your rod tip high for a slow, medium retrieve that generates a natural wake over milfoil or hydrilla, or drop the tip down for a steady crank that dives it 12-18 inches subsurface with pulsating seduction—perfect for probing laydowns, docks, and timber lines. Brighter color schemes like Blue Shad or Perch pop in dirty water, while the durable body and #4 Owner ST-36 trebles ensure it withstands brutal hookups. Rig it on a medium-heavy 7-foot rod with 12-17 lb monofilament for maximum action and bomb-proof performance.

A year-round essential for bass anglers chasing wakebait excellence, the Rattlin Roumba outperforms in tough, off-colored scenarios where silent baits fade. Tie it on your baitcaster today, and harness the rattling wakebait revolution—turn distant scouts into surface-smashing trophies with unmatched noise and finesse.

The Evergreen JT Topwater Bait delivers a fleeing baitfish action that is awesome around pressured and weary fish. Completely silent, the Evergreen JT Topwater Bait is inspired from the balsa topwater baits that were a staple throughout the early years of competitive bass fishing.

Designed with a compact, slim body, the Evergreen JT is perfectly sized for all species of bass and stripers delivering a brisk walk the dog action with little effort. At rest, the Evergreen JT sits with a nose-up at a 45-degree angle that entices bass to strike.

Internally, the Evergreen JT is built with a fixed weighting system, it won't move,  which extends casting distance and decreases wobble, so the trebles remain straight and ready for strikes. Offered in a number of colors, the Evergreen JT delivers a killer topwater presentation that excels on pressured waters. 

The Small Spook for Fish That Have Seen the Big One

The Heddon Zara Puppy is the smallest walker in the Spook family — 3" and 1/4 oz, fitted with two #6 trebles. Same walk-the-dog action, scaled down for pressured water, small forage, and light tackle. On lakes where every bass has watched a full-size Spook go by, this is the one that still gets bit. Eight colors in stock.

Why Anglers Reach for the Puppy

Downsizing is the oldest fix in fishing, and topwater is where it works best. A 3" bait matches the shad, bluegill fry, and small minnows that fish are actually eating for most of the season, and it presents a target a smaller or more cautious fish will commit to. You trade some average size for a lot more bites.

The Problem With Overlining a Light Bait

At 1/4 oz the Zara Puppy is easy to overpower. Heavy line drags the nose down and flattens the walk; a stiff rod jerks it off its rhythm instead of swinging it. This is a light-line, light-rod bait — fish it that way and it walks beautifully, fish it on a heavy setup and you'll wonder what the fuss is about.

What Sets It Apart

• 3" and 1/4 oz — the smallest walker in the Spook lineup
• Full walk-the-dog action in a downsized body
• Two #6 treble hooks sized to the bait
• Matches shad, fry, and small minnow forage
• Castable on spinning tackle, unlike the heavier models
• Eight colors including Bull Frog and Glitter Shad

The Right Pick If…

• You're fishing clear, calm, heavily pressured water
• The forage in your lake is small and the fish are keyed on it
• You'd rather catch more fish than hold out for one big one
• You fish spinning gear and want a walking bait you can actually cast on it

Where It Sits in the Spook Family

The Zara Puppy is the finesse end. Size up when the situation calls for it:

• Step up to the Zara Spook (4.5") for the standard full-size profile and better average fish.
• Step up to the Super Spook (5", 7/8 oz) when it's windy or stained and you need sound and distance.
• Split the difference with the Super Spook Jr. (3.5", 1/2 oz) — a half-inch and a quarter-ounce up, with an internal rattle the Puppy doesn't have.

Best Techniques

• Slow walk on light line: The core presentation — short soft taps, plenty of slack, no hurry
• Skip and walk: Light enough to skip under docks and overhanging limbs, then walk it out
• Schooling fish: When bass are pushing small bait to the surface, this matches the size they're actually chasing
• Pockets and grass edges: Small profile works holes and edges a bigger bait fouls in

Best Conditions

• Clear, calm water — a flat surface is where the small profile shines
• Heavily pressured lakes and community water
• Late summer and fall, when fish are keyed on small shad and fry
• Docks, laydowns, grass pockets, and shallow shoreline cover

Best For

• Species: Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, crappie, larger panfish
• Techniques: Slow walking, skipping, schooling-fish matching
• Environments: Clear lakes, reservoirs, ponds, docks, laydowns, grass pockets

Key Features

• 3" length, 1/4 oz
• Two #6 treble hooks
• Downsized Zara profile with full walking action
• Light enough for spinning tackle
• Eight colors: G Fin/Shad, Clear, Bone, Baby Bass, Black Shiner, Shore Minnow, Glitter Shad, Bull Frog

Specs

Tackle Express Tips

• Go lighter than you think: 6-8 lb mono or 20 lb braid with a mono leader. Heavier line pulls the nose down and the walk falls apart — the single most common reason people say the Puppy "doesn't work."
• Medium-power rod, not medium-heavy: You need a tip soft enough to swing a quarter-ounce bait. A heavy topwater rod will overpower it.
• Match the hatch literally: When bass are blowing up on shad you can see, this is usually closer to the right size than a full Spook. Bring it out when the big bait draws follows but no eats.

FAQ

Is this too small to catch good fish?
No. Big bass eat small forage constantly, especially on pressured water. You'll catch more fish overall on the Puppy and give up some average size — many anglers keep one tied on specifically for when the full-size Spook is drawing follows without commitments.

Can I throw it on spinning gear?
Yes, and often you should. At 1/4 oz it's right in the range for a medium-power spinning rod with 6-8 lb mono, which is one of the main advantages over the heavier models in the family.

Puppy or Super Spook Jr.?
The Puppy is 3" and 1/4 oz with two #6 trebles; the Super Spook Jr. is 3.5" and 1/2 oz with an internal rattle. Choose the Puppy for the smallest profile, the quietest presentation, and light spinning gear. Choose the Jr. when you want a little more size, casting weight, and sound.

The Loud One, Built to Call Fish From a Distance

The Heddon Super Spook is the big-water member of the Spook family — 5" and 7/8 oz with a loud rattle chamber and three #4 treble hooks. Where the standard Zara Spook is a finesse-of-the-surface bait, the Super Spook is built to be found: heavier, louder, and rigged with stouter hardware. Six colors in stock.

Why Anglers Reach for the Super Spook

Three things separate it from the rest of the family. The extra weight buys you casting distance, which matters on big open flats and when the wind is up. The louder rattle pulls fish from farther in chop or stained water where a quieter bait goes unnoticed. And the third treble means a fish that swipes at the tail or the belly still finds a hook — Heddon rates it at roughly 30% more hooking power than the two-hook models.

The Problem With Undersized Topwaters in Wind

A 3/4 oz walker on a windy flat is a frustrating bait. You lose distance on the cast, the chop hides the surface disturbance, and the sound doesn't carry. Fish that would eat never know it's there. The Super Spook's weight punches through wind and its rattle carries — which is the whole reason to own one alongside a standard Spook rather than instead of it.

What Sets It Apart

• 5" and 7/8 oz — the heaviest walker in the standard Spook lineup
• Three #4 treble hooks for roughly 30% more hooking power than two-hook models
• Loud rattle chamber, tuned louder than the Zara Spook's
• Stout hardware built for hard strikes
• Long-casting profile for covering big water
• Effective in freshwater and inshore saltwater

The Right Pick If…

• You're fishing wind, chop, or stained water where a quieter bait disappears
• You need distance to cover a big flat without running the boat over fish
• You're targeting bigger-than-average fish and want the extra hook
• You fish inshore saltwater as well as freshwater

Where It Sits in the Spook Family

The Super Spook is the top of the standard lineup. Reach for something else when:

• Conditions calm down — the Zara Spook (4.5") is the everyday size and draws more bites on a flat, quiet surface.
• Fish get picky — the Zara Puppy (3", 1/4 oz) matches small forage and pressured fish.
• You want the same size without the noise — the Super Zara Spook is 4.5" with no rattle chamber at all.
• You're in hard saltwater duty — the Super Spook XT carries extra-stout hardware for the same 5" profile.

Best Techniques

• Long-cast walking: Bomb it across a flat and walk it the whole way back — the distance is the point
• Wind-lane retrieve: Work it along the seam where wind-driven chop meets calmer water
• Burn and kill: On schooling fish, speed it up and then stop it dead in the middle of the boil
• Inshore flats: Same walking cadence over grass and oyster edges for redfish and speckled trout

Best Conditions

• Windy days and choppy surface — where this bait beats the smaller models outright
• Stained to lightly muddy water, where sound matters more than sight
• Large open flats, main-lake points, and long shorelines
• Inshore saltwater grass flats and oyster bars

Best For

• Species: Largemouth bass, striped bass, redfish, speckled trout, pike
• Techniques: Long-cast walking, wind-lane retrieve, burn and kill
• Environments: Open freshwater flats, main-lake points, inshore saltwater grass and oyster bars

Key Features

• 5" length, 7/8 oz
• Three #4 treble hooks
• Loud rattle chamber
• Stout hardware for hard strikes
• Six colors: Bone, Foxy Shad, Clear, Okie Shad, Bone Silver, Nickel
• Freshwater and inshore saltwater rated

Specs

Tackle Express Tips

• Give it a real rod: At 7/8 oz this is not a medium-power bait. A medium-heavy or heavy rod with a moderate tip moves it properly on slack line and drives three trebles home at distance.
• Braid for distance, mono for forgiveness: 40-50 lb braid gets you every yard of the cast and a solid hookset a long way out. Straight mono is more forgiving of premature hooksets if you're prone to them.
• Let the wind pick the bait: Glass-calm morning, throw the Zara Spook. The moment there's a ripple and the bites slow down, switch to this one before you switch colors.

FAQ

How is this different from the Zara Spook?
Size, sound, and hooks. The Super Spook is 5" against the Zara Spook's 4.5", its rattle is louder, and it carries three #4 trebles instead of two hooks. Choose it for wind, stained water, distance, and bigger fish; choose the Zara Spook for calm conditions and more bites.

Can I use it in saltwater?
Yes — it's a proven redfish and speckled trout bait on inshore flats. If you're fishing saltwater hard and regularly, the Super Spook XT carries extra-stout hardware in the same 5" profile.

Why three hooks?
Topwater strikes are frequently misses. A third treble covers the middle of the bait, so a fish that hits short or swipes at the belly still finds a point. Heddon rates the three-hook layout at roughly 30% more hooking power.

The Lobina Rico Suave is the ultimate topwater walking bait. “Walking the dog” was never so easy. This handcrafted topwater bass bait dances and darts with the slightest rod movement. When the waters call for quiet, natural actions, answer with the smooth moves of the RICO Suave’.

Specs: 4 1/2”, 1/2 oz. Owner black nickel #2 front and #4 back hooks, oval split ring on the nose.

NF means no feather. Lucky Craft dresses the rear treble on the standard Gunfish 115; this version leaves it bare. Small change, real consequence — without the feather the tail sits differently at rest and the bait walks a touch freer, and you're not fishing a dressing that mats down and holds water after a few fish.

Short version: 4-1/2" walking topwater, 3/5 oz, floating, two trebles (#4, #5). Everything the 95 does, exaggerated — more water thrown, wider action, longer reach.

What the 115 Does That the 95 Doesn't

Lucky Craft pro Brent Ehrler puts it plainly: everything on the 115 is exaggerated compared to the 95. It sprays more water, it walks wider, and it calls fish from further. Worked fast, it throws water twelve to fifteen inches to each side.

That's the whole argument. This isn't a bigger bait for bigger fish — it's a louder bait for reaching fish that a 95 never told about it. It's still a reasonable size for tournament keepers while being big enough to interest a giant.

Where It Earns Its Keep

• Covering water fast. The heavy metal composite weighting system casts a long way, and this bait is built to be fished quickly.
• Calling fish from depth. The cupped mouth and the sound chamber together pull fish up off structure that never see a quieter bait.
• Schooling and surface-feeding fish, where the spray reads as a feeding opportunity to everything nearby.
• Wind and chop — the casting system handles it, and a loud bait is the right call when the surface is broken up.

How to Work It

Fish it fast. This is the bait's design intent, not a stylistic preference. Rhythmic twitches into slack line get the walk and the spit going together — a tight line drives it straight and you lose both.

Use the pause anyway. It floats, so it holds position when you stop it. After a blow-up and a miss, letting it sit is more productive than snatching it away.

115NF or 117? The Real Question

These two are the same length and the same weight. The difference is hooks.

See the Gunfish 117 →

Every Color Here Is a Limited Run

Lucky Craft lists the entire 115NF lineup under limited-run colors. When a colorway sells through, it isn't automatically reproduced. If you've found one that works on your water, buying a spare is not paranoia.

Fishing It Around Santa Clarita

A loud, long-casting topwater earns its keep on the days fish are boiling out of reach. We publish Castaic Lake fishing reports with current conditions — worth reading before you commit a morning to the surface.

Recommended Gear

• Rod: medium to medium-heavy, moderate action, 7' or longer. Length helps the cast; a forgiving tip keeps trebles in the fish.
• Line: braid to a fluorocarbon or mono leader. Braid moves the bait; the leader handles cover.
• Avoid heavy fluorocarbon straight through — it sinks and pulls the nose down, fighting the float and the walk.

Pro Tips from the Tackle Express Crew

• Twitch into slack, not into tension. The single thing that separates people who can walk this bait from people who can't.
• Fish it faster than feels right. The spit and the wide walk only show up at speed. Slow retrieves waste what this bait is for.
• Wait to feel weight before setting. Setting on the splash pulls it out of the fish's mouth — the most common way topwater fish are lost.
• Buy the spare. These are limited-run colors. The one you love is the one you'll lose in a tree.

Common Mistakes

• Fishing it slow. Wrong tool for a slow presentation — drop to a 95 or fish a subtler bait.
• Working it on a tight line. The bait needs slack to turn.
• Too stiff a rod. Costs you fish on every strike.
• Assuming it's the same as the 117. Same size, one fewer hook. Pick deliberately.

Specifications

Specs confirmed against Lucky Craft's published Gunfish 115NF chart. Colors offered vary by production run — the selector above is the live list.

What's Included

One Lucky Craft Gunfish 115NF in the color selected, factory rigged with two trebles and no rear feather. No spare hooks or split rings included.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does NF stand for?
No feather. The standard Gunfish 115 has a dressed rear treble; this version leaves it bare.

How big is it?
4-1/2 inches (115mm) and 3/5 oz (19 grams).

How many hooks?
Two trebles — one #4 and one #5.

115NF or 117?
Same length and weight. The 117 carries a third treble for more hooking surface on short strikes; the 115NF has two, which is cleaner around cover.

How fast should I fish it?
Fast. Worked quickly it sprays water twelve to fifteen inches to each side — that spray is what calls fish from a distance.

Does it float?
Yes. It holds position on the pause, which is where a lot of the bites come from.

Will these colors come back?
Lucky Craft lists the whole 115NF lineup as limited run, so not necessarily. Call the shop and we'll tell you what's inbound.

What rod and line?
Medium to medium-heavy, moderate action, 7' or longer. Braid to a fluorocarbon or mono leader; avoid heavy fluorocarbon straight through.

Related Gear

• Lucky Craft Gunfish 117 — same size, three trebles.
• Lucky Craft Gunfish 95NF — the 4" no-feather version.
• Lucky Craft Gunfish 95 H3 — three-hook 95.
• Topwater Fishing Lures — poppers, walking baits, and stickbaits.

Buy It From People Who Fish It

We're on Soledad Canyon Road in Santa Clarita, twenty minutes from Castaic, and we fish these lakes ourselves. Not sure whether you want two hooks or three, or whether today calls for the 95 instead? Call the shop or come in — short conversation, saves you buying the wrong one first.

The Bait Every Other Walking Bait Gets Compared To

The Heddon Zara Spook is the lure that made "walk the dog" a technique. At 4.5" it's the original full-size profile, and decades later it's still the reference point — when someone describes a new walking bait, they describe how close it comes to a Spook. Nine colors in stock.

Why Anglers Still Reach for the Original

The Spook's balance is the whole trick. Rod-tip taps make the nose swing side to side in a rhythm that's easy to fall into and hard to mess up once you have it, and the weight distribution lets it glide rather than skip. It also casts a long way for its size, which matters when you're covering a flat and don't want the boat on top of the fish.

The Problem With Fishing It Too Fast

The instinct on a topwater is to hurry. Fish will follow a fast Spook to the boat and never commit. A slow, deliberate walk with the occasional dead stop gets more strikes from bigger fish, because the pause is what convinces them the bait is hurt rather than fleeing. When they're genuinely fired up you can speed it up — but slow is the starting point, not the fallback.

What Sets It Apart

• The original full-size Spook profile at 4.5"
• Balance tuned for an easy, repeatable walking cadence
• Rattle chamber for sound attraction in chop or stained water
• Long casting for its size
• Nine color patterns from natural shad to bone to nickel plate
• Freshwater and light inshore duty

The Right Pick If…

• You want the benchmark walking bait rather than an imitation of it
• You're fishing surface-feeding bass in open water, over grass, or along shorelines
• You want a bait fish can hear as well as see
• You're learning to walk the dog and want the easiest bait to learn on

Which Spook Do You Need?

The Zara Spook is the middle of the family and the right default. Move off it when conditions push you:

• Stay on the Zara Spook (4.5") for typical open-water and shoreline bass fishing. This is the one to own first.
• Step up to the Super Spook (5", 7/8 oz) when it's windy, the water is stained, or you want to call fish from farther. Louder rattle and three #4 trebles.
• Drop to the Zara Puppy (3", 1/4 oz) when fish are pressured, the forage is small, or you're fishing lighter gear.
• Go silent with the Super Zara Spook (4.5", no rattle) on clear, calm, heavily pressured water where the rattle is working against you.

Best Techniques

• Walk the dog: Slack line, rhythmic downward rod-tip taps, reeling only to take up slack. The bait does the rest
• Walk and pause: Three or four taps, then a full stop. Most strikes come during the stop
• Burn and kill: When fish are schooling on the surface, speed the cadence up and then stop it dead
• Parallel the bank: Long casts down a shoreline keep the bait in the strike zone the entire retrieve

Best Conditions

• Early morning and evening, and overcast days throughout
• Water in the mid-60s and up, when bass will commit to the surface
• Light chop — the rattle earns its keep when the surface isn't glass
• Open water, grass flats, points, and shorelines

Best For

• Species: Largemouth and smallmouth bass, striped bass, pike
• Techniques: Walk the dog, walk and pause, burn and kill
• Environments: Freshwater lakes, reservoirs, grass flats, points, shorelines

Key Features

• 4.5" length
• Rattle chamber
• Classic Zara profile and balance
• Nine colors: Bone, Clear, Black Shiner, G Fin Shad, Flash Bass, Black Shore Minnow, Baby Bass, Nickel Plated, G-Finish Blue Shad
• Treble hooks fitted from the factory

Specs

Tackle Express Tips

• Fish it on mono or braid, not fluoro: Fluorocarbon sinks and pulls the nose down, which kills the walking action. Mono floats; braid floats and gives you a harder hookset at distance.
• Don't set on the splash: Wait until you feel the weight of the fish. Setting on the sight of the blowup pulls the bait away from a fish that hasn't got it yet — the single most common way to lose a topwater bite.
• Bone when in doubt: If you only carry one color, carry Bone. It shows up as a silhouette in low light and reads as a shad in bright sun.

FAQ

How do I make it walk?
Keep a little slack in your line and give short downward taps with the rod tip, reeling only enough to recover slack between taps. The bait swings its nose left on one tap and right on the next. If it isn't walking, you're almost always reeling too much and taking the slack out.

Zara Spook or Super Spook?
The Zara Spook at 4.5" is the everyday choice. The Super Spook is 5" and 7/8 oz with a louder rattle and three #4 hooks — pick it for wind, stained water, distance, or bigger fish; pick the Zara Spook for calm conditions and more bites.

What rod and line should I use?
A medium-heavy rod with a moderate tip, and 12-17 lb monofilament or 30-40 lb braid. Too stiff a rod rips the bait away from short strikers; too soft and you can't move it properly on slack line.

There's a band of water most lures ignore. Not the surface, not two feet down — the few inches just underneath, where bass sit looking up at a topwater bait and refuse to break through for it.

The 012 is the loud version of the answer. A metal lip angled up forces the bait toward the surface on the retrieve, and at 4.7 inches it throws a rolling wake with real push and flash — pulling fish from distance without ever asking them to leave the water.

Short version: 4.7", 1-1/8 oz, subsurface wake bait, two hooks. The big-profile Riser Bait.

Not a Topwater — and That's the Point

Fish boil behind a walking bait, push a wake at it, and turn off at the last second. They're up, they're interested, and they will not eat something on the surface.

A riser bait gives them the same rising target one layer down, where they can eat it without leaving the water. Jackall's own framing: it's for bass hunting upward but ignoring traditional topwater.

Fish it when the topwater bite teases you and dies.

Why the Big One

• Reach. Over an ounce of bait casts a long way, and the wake it throws calls fish from further than the 70mm version can.
• Covering water. Expansive flats, drop edges, feeding lanes — the 012 is a search bait for shallow zones.
• Bigger fish, bigger forage. 4.7 inches matches full-size shad and herring rather than the small stuff.
• Visibility. Stronger push and more flash, which is what you want when fish are scattered or the water isn't clean.

What the 012 Means

It's the length in millimetres. The 012 is 120mm and the 007 is 70mm — Japanese naming convention, not a model year.

How to Work It

Steady retrieve. The lip does the work — no rod cadence needed, unlike a walking bait that has to be fed rhythm.

Speed controls depth and wake. Faster brings it tighter to the film and increases the push; slower lets it run a little deeper. Find the level the fish are at and hold it.

Let it sink. Count it down and retrieve steady and the same upward lip gives it a rising, erratic track well under the surface. On days fish won't come up at all, that's often the bite.

007 or 012?

Start with the 007 if you're new to riser baits — it fishes on tackle most anglers already own. Step up when you know you need the distance.

Fishing It Around Santa Clarita

A big, long-casting wake bait earns its keep when stripers are boiling out of reach and nothing on top gets eaten. We publish Castaic Lake fishing reports with current conditions — worth a read before you drive out.

Picking a Color

Recommended Gear

• Rod: medium-heavy, moderate action, 7' or longer. This is over an ounce of bait — a light rod folds on the cast. A fast tip pulls trebles on the strike.
• Line: braid to a fluorocarbon or mono leader. Fluoro is fine here — unlike a true topwater, this bait isn't fighting to stay on the surface.

Pro Tips from the Tackle Express Crew

• Don't bend the bill. The upward lip is the entire mechanism. Bend it and the bait won't rise or track.
• Use it as your follow-up. When a fish boils on your walking bait and misses, throw this at the same spot. Same fish, one layer down.
• Vary speed before you change color. Retrieve speed sets depth and wake — that's your main adjustment.
• Wait to feel weight. Strikes come from below; you'll often see the bulge before you feel the fish.

Common Mistakes

• Undergunned rod. The most common reason this bait disappoints — 1-1/8 oz needs a rod that can load it.
• Expecting surface blowups. It runs under the film. Most strikes are a bulge or a wake, not a splash.
• Working it like a walking bait. No rod cadence required. Reel and let the lip do it.
• A bent or tweaked lip. Once the bill is out of true, the bait is finished.

Specifications

Jackall does not publish treble hook size for the 012. Call the shop and we'll check one out of the case for you. Colors offered vary by production run — the selector above is the live list.

What's Included

One Jackall Riser Bait 012 in the color selected, factory rigged with two trebles. No spare hooks or split rings included.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it a topwater?
Not exactly. It runs just beneath the surface with a rolling wake — Jackall built it for bass hunting upward that are ignoring traditional topwater.

What does "012" mean?
The length in millimetres — 120mm, or 4.7". The 007 is 70mm.

What rod do I need?
Medium-heavy, moderate action, 7' or longer. At 1-1/8 oz this is a real load.

007 or 012?
007 for a subtle wake in clear or pressured water on standard tackle. 012 when you need reach, volume, and a bigger profile.

How do I fish it?
Steady retrieve. The lip does the work; speed controls how close to the surface it runs and how much wake it throws.

Can I fish it deeper?
Yes — let it sink and retrieve steady. It tracks with a rising, erratic action down there.

What species does it catch?
Largemouth and smallmouth bass primarily, and stripers feeding near the surface.

Why did my bait stop running right?
Check the lip. It's the whole mechanism, and a bend changes how the bait tracks.

Related Gear

• Jackall Riser Bait 007 — the 2.8" subtle version.
• Topwater Fishing Lures — poppers, walking baits, and frogs.
• All Jackall — the full lineup.
• Freshwater Lures — cranks, jerkbaits, and soft plastics.

Buy It From People Who Fish It

We're on Soledad Canyon Road in Santa Clarita, twenty minutes from Castaic, and we fish these lakes ourselves. Not sure whether your rod will throw an ounce and an eighth, or whether the 007 is the better call? Call the shop or come in — short conversation, saves you buying the wrong one first.

The Deps Evoke Zero 120 Topwater is a revolutionary single prop plug designed by Elite Angler Kenta Kimura to create the loudest, most explosive surface commotion possible. Staying true to the Evoke Series with a body profile inspired by shallow crankbaits, the Zero flat out causes a raucous disturbance on the surface that attracts bass from long distances and triggers violent strikes.

Engineered with a durable aluminum (duralumin) single prop, the Evoke Zero creates a distinctive squeaky clapping sound as it works on the surface. The rotational movement of the high-strength duralumin prop creates an unbalanced and erratic action that shakes the body, generates powerful sound, and produces strong vibration and waves on the surface. This makes it an exceptional search bait for covering vast amounts of water and appealing to big bass.

The fat body design provides excellent buoyancy and a low center of gravity that runs true even with the rotational force of the prop. A built-in swivel in the upper line eye works in synchronization with the prop, reducing grass catch, minimizing line twist, and helping to increase landing percentage when bass thrash during the fight. The premium hook setup features a RYUGI pierced quad front hook with four hook points on a swivel for better hookups, paired with a super-sharp rear treble.

Key Features:

• Durable Aluminum Single Prop: High-strength duralumin creates explosive sound and unbalanced erratic action
• Squeaky Clapping Sound: Distinctive noise attracts bass from long distances
• Strong Surface Vibration: Prop rotation creates powerful waves and disturbance
• Built-In Swivel Line Eye: Reduces grass catch, minimizes line twist, and improves landing ratio
• Fat Body Design: Excellent buoyancy with low center of gravity for true running
• RYUGI Pierced Quad Front Hook: Four hook points on swivel for superior hookup percentage
• Premium Rear Treble: Super-sharp RYUGI #2 treble for solid hooksets
• Search Bait Design: Covers vast amounts of water to locate active fish

Specifications:

• Length: 120mm (approximately 4.7")
• Weight: 29.5g (approximately 1 oz)
• Type: Floating topwater single prop plug
• Front Hook: RYUGI #1 pierced quad on swivel
• Rear Hook: RYUGI #2 treble
• Split Ring: #3
• Target Species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, pike

Retrieve Techniques:

• Steady Retrieve: Constant speed creates continuous clapping sound and surface disturbance
• Stop-and-Go: Pause between retrieves to trigger following fish
• Fast Burn: Aggressive retrieve for reaction strikes in active conditions
• Slow Crawl: Methodical retrieve for maximum prop noise and vibration

Design Details:

Durable Aluminum Prop: The rotational movement of the high-strength duralumin single prop creates an unbalanced and erratic action that shakes the body and creates a powerful sound. The prop and aluminum collars will eventually wear over time, and replacement prop sets are available for peak performance.

Swivel Line Eye: Built into the upper part of the body to work in synchronization with the prop, helping during the cast and reducing grass catch and line twist. Also helps when bass thrash during the fight to increase landing percentage.

Ideal Applications:

• Searching and covering large areas of water
• Early morning and late evening topwater fishing
• Calm to slightly choppy water conditions
• Around points, flats, and shallow structure
• Targeting aggressive, active bass
• When bass are feeding on surface baitfish

When you need a topwater prop bait that creates explosive noise and attracts bass from long distances, the Deps Evoke Zero 120 delivers the loudest, most effective surface presentation available.

The Deps Brachiostick Topwater Bait, also known as the "remote controlled pencil popper," is a high-performance topwater lure engineered with an extreme rear center of gravity and long body design. This innovative construction allows for incredibly long casts that can reach boils or schooling fish off in the distance without spooking them—especially important in clear water situations where stealth is critical.

The unique body design features a rear center of gravity combined with a buoyant tail, creating a diagonal floating position that walks with ease thanks to the small spring weight. The variable balancer system produces a unique sound and sharp side-to-side movement that triggers explosive strikes. The downward-facing oval-shaped cup at the front shoots bubbles on the surface, imitating a small fish splashing on top while delivering better action when twitching or walking the dog.

Equipped with a 3-hook system featuring three sharp #3 hooks, the Brachiostick ensures superior hookup ratios. The slanted horizontal line eyes limit the range of motion to prevent hook tangling, allowing you to fish confidently without constant adjustments. This is a high-performance pencil popper that will leave you shaking your head after seeing how well it works and how far it casts.

Key Features:

• Extreme Rear Center of Gravity: Enables incredibly long casts to reach distant fish without spooking them
• Diagonal Floating Position: Buoyant tail creates unique posture for realistic presentation
• Variable Balancer System: Produces unique sound and sharp side-to-side movement
• Small Spring Weight: Allows the bait to walk with ease and natural action
• Oval-Shaped Cup: Shoots bubbles and creates baitfish splashing sounds
• 3-Hook System: Three sharp #3 hooks for superior hookup percentage
• Slanted Horizontal Line Eyes: Prevents hook tangling during retrieves
• Long Body Design: 147mm profile perfect for imitating larger baitfish

Specifications:

• Length: 147mm (5.78 inches)
• Weight: 31g (1.09 oz)
• Type: Floating pencil popper
• Hooks: Three #3 treble hooks
• Target Species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, striped bass, pike

Retrieve Techniques:

• Walk-the-Dog: Classic side-to-side action with sharp movements
• Twitch Retrieve: Sharp twitches create bubble-shooting action
• Long-Distance Casting: Reach schooling fish or boils from a distance
• Stop-and-Go: Pause to let bait rest in diagonal floating position

Design Details:

The body features a rear center of gravity with a buoyant tail, creating a diagonal floating position. The small spring weight allows it to walk with ease, while the variable balancer gives it a unique sound and sharp movement as it moves side-to-side.

The downward-facing oval-shaped cup shoots bubbles on the surface and imitates a small fish splashing on top. The sharp movements add to the appeal and trigger big fish to bite. The cup design also makes baitfish sounds and provides better action when twitching or walking the dog.

Ideal Applications:

• Clear water situations requiring long-distance casts
• Schooling fish or surface boils
• Early morning and late evening topwater fishing
• Calm water conditions for maximum walking action
• When bass are feeding on larger baitfish
• Covering large areas of water efficiently

When you need a high-performance pencil popper that casts incredibly far and delivers sharp, fish-triggering action, the Deps Brachiostick is the ultimate choice for serious topwater anglers.

Storage Warning:

Store your lures in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and high temperatures. Avoid storing in hot vehicles or tackle boxes during warm months, as high temperatures can cause deformation or cracking due to air expansion. We are not responsible for damage caused by improper storage in high-temperature conditions.

Note: Colors may appear slightly different in person than they do on your phone or computer.

The Heddon Spook Boyo Topwater Walking Bait  proves to be another genius addition to the renowned Heddon Spook family! Whenever schooling bass are reluctant to hit any of the larger bodied lures, then it’s the BOYO’s time to shine.

The BOYO measures in just below the Super Spook Jr at 3 inches long, but still packs a punch at 3/8 of an ounce. It carries inside of it the same construction as the other spook models with a single lead rattle in the tail to aid in walking and sound to bring fish to the surface, as well as the aesthetics which make a spook such a wonderful lure! Pick some up today for immediate topwater fishing success.

• Available in fresh and saltwater patterns
• Quality components
• Same spook walk-the-dog action
• 3 inches long
• 3/8 oz.

Same bait, one more treble. The Gunfish 95 H3 is the standard 95 body carrying three hooks instead of two — built for the specific problem of fish that blow up on a walking bait and don't get stuck.

Short version: 3-3/4" walking topwater, 3/8 oz, three treble hooks, tungsten resin tail weight for casting into wind. The high-percentage version of the size most people should own.

Why a Third Hook Matters

Topwater fish are the least committed fish you'll deal with. They come from below at a bait they can only half see, at speed, and a lot of them slash rather than eat. Two trebles leaves a gap in the middle of a 3-3/4" body — the third fills it.

That's the entire proposition. It doesn't cast further, walk better, or call fish harder than a standard 95. It converts more of the strikes you were already getting.

The trade-off is honest: more hardware means more to foul on the cast, more to tangle in landing nets, and more to bury in cover. Around timber and grass, a two-hook 95 is the cleaner tool. In open water on schooling fish, take the three.

What It Does in the Water

Thin tapered body that walks tight side to side on rhythmic rod twitches. The cupped face spits and sprays water on each turn, which reads to a predator like bait busting the surface. Inside, a sound chamber knocks loudly enough to pull fish up out of deep water.

The tungsten resin tail weight system is what makes it cast — mass concentrated in the tail carries the bait a long way, including straight into wind, which is when topwater fishing usually falls apart.

How to Work It

Twitch into slack line, not into tension. The bait needs slack to turn; a tight line drives it straight and you lose the walk entirely.

Fish it quickly. The spit, the knock and the bubble trail all come alive at speed.

Wait to feel weight before setting. This matters more here, not less — three trebles means a fish that has any of the bait usually has a hook, so give it the extra beat and reel down.

Which Gunfish?

The family is really two sizes with a three-hook option on each. The 95 H3 is to the 95 what the 117 is to the 115.

Picking a Color

Fishing It Around Santa Clarita

When stripers are boiling and you're getting blown up on without connecting, this is the bait that fixes the afternoon. We publish Castaic Lake fishing reports with current conditions — worth reading before you commit a morning to the surface.

Recommended Gear

• Rod: medium power, moderate action, 6'8" to 7'2". A fast tip tears trebles out on surface strikes.
• Line: braid to a fluorocarbon or mono leader. Straight mono works and floats, which helps hold the nose up.
• Avoid heavy fluorocarbon straight through — it sinks and fights the float.

Pro Tips from the Tackle Express Crew

• Check the hooks before every few casts. Three trebles on a slim body will foul on each other, and a fouled bait won't walk at all.
• Use a rubber landing net. Three sets of trebles turn a mesh net into a ten-minute problem with a fish in it.
• Twitch into slack. The one thing that separates people who can walk this bait from people who can't.
• Wait for the weight. Setting on the splash is how most topwater fish are lost, extra hooks or not.

Common Mistakes

• Fishing it in heavy cover. Three trebles find everything. Use a two-hook 95 around timber and grass.
• Working it on a tight line. The bait needs slack to turn.
• Fishing it slow. The spit and knock only show up at speed.
• Assuming it fixes bad hooksets. More hooks convert more strikes; they don't fix setting on sight.

Specifications

Lucky Craft does not publish a separate spec chart for the 95 H3. Individual treble sizes aren't listed — call the shop and we'll measure the hooks on the one in the case. Colors offered vary by production run; the selector above is the live list.

What's Included

One Lucky Craft Gunfish 95 H3 in the color selected, factory rigged with three trebles. No spare hooks or split rings included.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does H3 mean?
Three hooks. It's the standard Gunfish 95 body rigged with three trebles instead of two.

How big is it?
3-3/4 inches (95mm) and 3/8 oz — the same size as the standard Gunfish 95.

Is it worth it over the 95NF?
If you're getting blown up on and not connecting, yes. If you fish around timber and grass, the two-hook version is cleaner and you'll spend less time unhooking cover.

Does the third hook change the action?
The body, weighting and sound chamber are the same. Keep the hooks clear of each other and it walks like a 95.

How fast should I fish it?
Quickly. The spitting, the knocking and the bubble trail all come alive at pace.

What rod and line?
Medium power with a moderate action so trebles don't tear out. Braid to a fluorocarbon or mono leader; avoid heavy fluorocarbon straight through.

95 H3 or 117?
Both are three-hook baits. The 95 H3 is the smaller, subtler one; the 117 is 4-1/2", 3/5 oz, and has a pencil popper face that throws more water.

Do I need a special net?
A rubber net is worth it. Three sets of trebles and mesh netting do not get along.

Related Gear

• Lucky Craft Gunfish 95NF — same size, two hooks, no feather.
• Lucky Craft Gunfish 117 — 4-1/2" pencil popper, three trebles.
• Lucky Craft Gunfish 115NF — 4-1/2", two hooks.
• Topwater Fishing Lures — poppers, walking baits, and stickbaits.

Buy It From People Who Fish It

We're on Soledad Canyon Road in Santa Clarita, twenty minutes from Castaic, and we fish these lakes ourselves. If you've been getting blown up on all summer without landing them, come talk to us — sometimes the answer is this bait and sometimes it's your rod.

The Evergreen Combat Rat offers a larger, lifelike presence with realistic movement and unique noise that will entice fish to bite. Meticulously designed, this lure is an elevated option for modern-day anglers, with a keeled design for improved body stabilization and a natural swimming motion. Its wake and vibration are highly attractive to predators, and the stainless-steel core adds a distinctive one-knocking sound that consistently triggers fish.

Pros:

• Large disturbance on water to bring fish from distance
• Superior action
• Strong front bill to move lots of water
• Internal knocker to attract fish
• Wire keeper to hold tail securely 

Dual-plated joints enhance durability and contribute to a squeaking sound that mimics the rat's natural prey. Swivel hook hangers at the body and tail sections greatly improve hook-up and land ratios, preventing fish from leveraging the bait's size and weight. The tail keeper wire securely holds the rat's PVC tail in place and allows for easy replacement when needed, making it a highly usable tool for anglers looking to improve their game and catch their personal best. Choose the Evergreen Combat Rat for your next fishing trip and see the results for yourself.

TYPE: Floating

LENGTH: 10.8"

HOOK SIZE: #1/0, #1

Lucky Craft Super Sammy 132 Topwater Lure

It was early summer at Lake Fork. The big fish had pushed down to 20 feet, and most anglers had given up on topwater. Not Bassmaster Elite champion Takahiro Omori. Armed with a prototype of what would become the Lucky Craft Super Sammy 132, he worked the surface with patience and persistence — and was rewarded with a memorable 10 lb bass that proved this bait could pull giants up from the depths. That fish gave this lure its nickname: the Super Sammy 10LB.

The secret is the 132's large profile. At 5-1/3" and 1 oz, it displaces a serious amount of water with every side-to-side walk-the-dog motion, sending out vibrations and surface disturbance that draw bass from a greater distance than smaller topwaters can reach. When big fish are deep and reluctant, the Super Sammy 132 gives you the reach and the presence to pull them up.

Features

• Large 5-1/3" profile displaces more water — draws fish from greater distances
• Walk-the-dog action with constant side-to-side motion triggers reaction strikes
• 1 oz weight for long, accurate casts to reach fish holding in open water
• Proven on 10 lb+ bass by Bassmaster Elite pro Takahiro Omori
• VMC treble hooks for strong, reliable hooksets
• Floating design for easy surface presentation and control

Specs

• Length: 5-1/3" (132mm)
• Weight: 1 oz (28.0g)
• Depth: Surface
• Type: Floating
• Hook Size: VMC #2 / #2 / #2

Perfect For

When you want to target big bass with a topwater that has the size and presence to pull them up from depth, the Lucky Craft Super Sammy 132 is the bait. Cast it, walk it, and hold on — this is the lure that catches the fish of a lifetime.

The 6th Sense (silent) SplashBack 70 Popper will bring new life to your popper arsenal with a design and shape that has revolutionized topwater fishing. Utilizing a unique 'vee' keel style and flat sided shape, the SplashBack cuts through water with ease, making 'walking the dog' an easy task.

The extra-wide mouth spits and chugs like no other surface lure while still creating the classic "bloop" sound when needed. At rest, the flat side profile results in side-to-side movement. On top of all that, realistic 3D eyes and lifelike surface detail give you the most versatile topwater out there.