Maniac lures

[Lee Margrave]

I had recently seen some Maniac lures on the internet.   I was wondering if any one on the forum has any hands on experience with these lures and can rate their perfomance and quality.  They look great. But would like to know that they hold up and perform well before buying any...... Thanks all.........Lee

[Ben Furness]

I was going to ask the same thing. Very cheap and seem to be finished very well.

[Ken Best]

Gents,

Be careful, as I bought four cheap "copy" poppers a couple of years ago.
They didn't float unless I downsized the trebles and the finish came off after a one hour casting session with no fish!! 
The wiring was also very sub-standard.
I ended up giving them away.

For the same money I could have purchased a few R2S Dumbells, Halco Haymakers, Heru Cuberas, or Jai Bigheads.
The above lures are from established makers with a reputation to uphold, and are much better budget poppers than a lot of the cheap copies.

I guess I am trying to say, beware.....

Ken

[Mark Harris]

I would fully agree with Ken there. Never seen one of these Maniac lures, but if they are that cheap, it is likely that the finishes are poor and the wiring will not hold up.

[Brandon Khoo]

you could always buy those magnificent looking Luares lures that seem to be around the Tackleworld chain 

[Lee Margrave]

you could always buy those magnificent looking Luares lures that seem to be around the Tackleworld chain 

Hi Brandon,  you lost me on that.......Lee

[Luke Wyrsta]

you could always buy those magnificent looking Luares lures that seem to be around the Tackleworld chain 

Hi Brandon,  you lost me on that.......Lee

Less than desirable copies in an Australian chain of tacklestores, Lee.

Will respond to you email today 

[Lee Margrave]

Like most things in life if it seems too good to be true it more than often is.  I remember a post that Brandon did not too long ago about some poppers that were failing badly and bore a strong resemblance to a good lure the Hammerhead.   Thanks to all......Lee

[Brandon Khoo]

I have a pet hate about these because there was a Luares which was a direct copy of the River2Sea Dumbell - except it was literally  four times the size. The damn thing must have been over 400g! I was assured by one of the staff there that it was an awesome popper and that there were rods that could pop it, no worries but he couldn't remember the names of the rods 

you could always buy those magnificent looking Luares lures that seem to be around the Tackleworld chain 

Hi Brandon,  you lost me on that.......Lee

[Chuen Fan]

I have a pet hate about these because there was a Luares which was a direct copy of the River2Sea Dumbell - except it was literally  four times the size. The damn thing must have been over 400g! I was assured by one of the staff there that it was an awesome popper and that there were rods that could pop it, no worries but he couldn't remember the names of the rods 

The rod was an Xzoga! How could he have forgotten that name?

[Mark Harris]

Just have a good dig around looking at Maniac Poppers.  Hard to know where they are based.  Looking at the retail prices asked they are not even that cheap,  and more than I would pay for an equivalent, proven Hero or Adhek lure.

[Vasko Dimoski]

I had recently seen some Maniac lures on the internet.   I was wondering if any one on the forum has any hands on experience with these lures and can rate their performance and quality.  They look great. But would like to know that they hold up and perform well before buying any...... Thanks all.........Lee

Hello lee i have used this brand of popper before not the same one you have pictured my personal thoughts on this brand are  wire and popper build and finish was just as good as heru poppers also had no problem with them floating i used them land based of the rocks and bashed them on rocks a fare bit the wood i thought was just as hard if anything a bit better then the heru poppers worked well for me best way to find out is to buy one and try it out for your self

[Graham Scott]

Hi Brandon,
I found your favourite lure, beside a R2S 200 that has seen a bit of action...and a popper I did get from a homewares store.

[Travis Heaps]

Graham - wtf sort of Homewares is that thing??    Have you ever had a go at casting that monster?

[Brandon Khoo]

Graham - you didn't pay for that, I hope!!