Heddon X9225BON Topwater Lure
- Topwater Lure
- 1
- Metal
- Bone
- Better rated than 60%
- More reviewed than 75%
A proven walking bait in a classic color and a manageable size, worth adding for topwater bass fishing when a smaller profile is called for.
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How it ranks among the 57 topwater lures we track
4.6★ across 1,600 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
1,600 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
100+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 57 topwater lures we track - how the scorecard works · full topwater lures data report. Confidence: high - strong rating volume and complete data.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
Heddon's X9225BON packs a 3-inch bone colored Zara Puppy body and metal treble hooks into a 14-gram topwater walking bait, sold as a single lure and built for bass fishing.
The Zara Puppy is the smaller sibling in Heddon's Zara line, scaled down for a subtler walk the dog action than the full size Zara Spook. This bone colored version is a shad imitating pattern that has stayed in Heddon's lineup for decades, and the listing's 1,600 ratings reflect that long track record rather than a new release.
- 3-inch topwater walking bait
- 14 gram weight
- Bone color pattern
- Metal treble hooks
Who it's for
Bass anglers who fish topwater and want a smaller walking bait for calmer water, finesse presentations, or pressured fish that ignore larger lures. Less suited to anglers who need a bait built for casting distance in wind and chop, where the smaller Zara Puppy carries less weight than the full-size Spook.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Compact size suits finesse topwater presentations
- Classic bone color pattern
- Metal treble hooks included
- Smaller profile means less casting weight than a full-size Spook
Performance notes
Walking baits like the Zara Puppy work with a rhythmic twitch of the rod tip that makes the lure zigzag across the surface, and the metal treble hooks are what turn a surface strike into a hookup. At 14 grams and 3 inches it casts easily on light to medium spinning gear.
Specifications
| Brand | Heddon |
|---|---|
| Model | X9225BON |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 0.5 ounces |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Metal |
| Color | Bone |
| Included components | |
| Pieces | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Technique | Treble Hook |
| Target Species | Bass |
| Special | Heddon Zara Puppy Topwater Walking Bait |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in topwater lures.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heddon X9225BON Topwater LureThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 1,600 | 4.2 / 5 |
| TRUSCEND J8A01-03 Topwater LureTRUSCEND | 4.4 / 5 | 11,443 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Bass Fishing Lure for Freshwater and Saltwater Lifelike Fishing LuresBass | 4.4 / 5 | 5,784 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Berkley BHBCP90-BNE Topwater LureBerkley | 4.6 / 5 | 3,525 | 4.4 / 5 |
| River2Sea WPL90/17 Topwater LureRiver2Sea | 4.7 / 5 | 3,400 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Heddon X9225BON
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What action does the Heddon X9225BON have?
It is a walk the dog style topwater bait, worked with short rod twitches to make it zigzag across the surface.
What size is the Heddon Zara Puppy in this listing?
It is 3 inches long and weighs 14 grams.
What fish is the Heddon X9225BON designed for?
The listing targets bass.