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Title: Fisherman poppers
Post by: Karl Nelson on August 08, 2011, 09:50:25 PM
Hey all,
Purchased some fisherman poppers the other day. First impression was the wiring seemed to be a bit rough, not finished properly.
Anyway, knowing that these lures are meant to be some of the best on the market i gave them ago.
Managed to get out on the weekend and throw them around. Landed one fish on a Fisherman S-POP 200, after releasing the fish i noticed the wiring on my lure had been totally compromised. Stretched, pulled through the lure leaving it loose and useless.
I realise that these lures get a work out when fighting fish and damage dose sometimes happen but for the price you pay for these lures i was expecting a little bit more quality. Or is this just a one off. looking at my other fisherman poppers the wiring looks very similar. Is it just me complaining or has this happened to someone else?
Other than that they have a grate action and get results.

Karl.
Title: Re: Fisherman poppers
Post by: Kasey Leong on August 08, 2011, 09:57:58 PM
Karl,

They have great action and results. But with regards to the wiring (and finishing) you will not be the only person to have this happen - although this is a very extreme example after only one fish
Title: Re: Fisherman poppers
Post by: Brandon Khoo on August 08, 2011, 10:30:51 PM
as Kasey said, it is pretty extreme for that to happen after one fish but what happened to you is not uncommon. If you want bulletproof wiring, you'll need to get Fullscales.
Title: !
Post by: Michael Adolfsen on August 09, 2011, 03:15:34 AM
from my last trip to the andamans i had a masterd bomb stretch the wire 1cm.
1 fish 30 kg and around 10 smaller.
 1 hour with 10 Gts and then i had to take it to the museum of dead lures.
Title: Re: Fisherman poppers
Post by: Graham Blackmore on August 09, 2011, 03:47:28 AM
Can they be rewired?
Title: Re: Fisherman poppers
Post by: Sam Morrison on August 09, 2011, 06:12:01 AM
Can they be rewired?

I can re-wire the popper... Karl if you are willing to send the popper to me I can repair this and get you fishing again. Has there been any damage to the lure body?

Karl, Since it was a pretty bad first experience I will do it for nothing just the $ for postage to return it to you. Hopefully there is a few guys on here that can vouch for me and my work  ???  ;)
Title: Re: Fisherman poppers
Post by: Graham Blackmore on August 09, 2011, 07:00:06 AM
Its not a DIY job then?
Title: Re: Fisherman poppers
Post by: Scott Maybury on August 09, 2011, 07:32:54 AM
I have used the fisherman lures a bit, the s-pop 160 is actually one of my faves...I have found the counterweight at the back can become loose after a few fish, so that it rotates, but I have never had the wiring compromised or lost a fish because of problems with it, and I have a few that are so chewed up they are now sitting on the shelf at home, having run the gauntlet and made it to retirement
Title: Re: Fisherman poppers
Post by: Jay Burgess on August 09, 2011, 07:58:21 AM
Good to hear that you got out on the weekend Karl, how big was the fish that took this popper?
Title: Re: Fisherman poppers
Post by: Sam Morrison on August 09, 2011, 09:06:53 AM
Its not a DIY job then?

Yes and No Graham   :-\

Depending on what tools and skills the DIY'R has to start with, for most the wiring is not to hard but getting clean and consistent results and sourcing the right products is where most stumble. Your technique needs to change for each lure manufacturer to get the best results and to work with the lures design.

If you want to know more Graham send me a PM I am happy to help out.  ;)

 
Title: Re: Fisherman poppers
Post by: Karl Nelson on August 09, 2011, 10:23:01 AM
Good to hear that you got out on the weekend Karl, how big was the fish that took this popper?
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Title: Re: Fisherman poppers
Post by: Karl Nelson on August 09, 2011, 10:41:58 AM
Can they be rewired?

I can rewire the popper... Karl if you are willing to send the popper to me I can repair this and get you fishing again. Has there been any damage to the lure body?

Karl, Since it was a pretty bad first experience I will do it for nothing just the $ for postage to return it to you. Hopefully there is a few guys on here that can vouch for me and my work  ???  ;)

Thanks for the offer Sam, other than the wiring the poppers is still OK. I will Rewire it and the others i think.. Just to be on the safe side.

Karl
Title: Re: Fisherman poppers
Post by: Luke Wyrsta on August 09, 2011, 12:35:48 PM
Can they be rewired?

I can rewire the popper... Karl if you are willing to send the popper to me I can repair this and get you fishing again. Has there been any damage to the lure body?

Karl, Since it was a pretty bad first experience I will do it for nothing just the $ for postage to return it to you. Hopefully there is a few guys on here that can vouch for me and my work  ???  ;)

Thanks for the offer Sam, other than the wiring the poppers is still OK. I will Rewire it and the others i think.. Just to be on the safe side.

Karl

Nice fish Karl!

I agree with what's already been mentioned.

As long as the wire hasn't twisted then you should be ok for most fish. This happens from Fisherman to Hammerhead...
Title: Re: Fisherman poppers
Post by: Karl Nelson on August 09, 2011, 02:29:35 PM
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Still getting an eye for sizing GT, any estimations on how big this one might be?
Title: Re: Fisherman poppers
Post by: Jay Burgess on August 09, 2011, 04:15:30 PM
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Still getting an eye for sizing GT, any estimations on how big this one might be?

Don't suppose you took any measurements? It looks reasonably long but seems like quite a lean fish.. difficult to tell.

By the way, I forgot you were going here!  8)
Title: Re: Fisherman poppers
Post by: Karl Nelson on August 09, 2011, 05:20:51 PM
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Still getting an eye for sizing GT, any estimations on how big this one might be?

Don't suppose you took any measurements? It looks reasonably long but seems like quite a lean fish.. difficult to tell.

By the way, I forgot you were going here!  8)

Na mate no measurements. got to get my self a tape.
 Yeah its a good place, little bit crazy out their in the 455 GTrex ;D
Managed 5 GT in 3hrs, all from the same hole..
Cant wait till next time. 8)
Title: Re: Fisherman poppers
Post by: Jay Burgess on August 09, 2011, 07:22:01 PM
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Still getting an eye for sizing GT, any estimations on how big this one might be?

Don't suppose you took any measurements? It looks reasonably long but seems like quite a lean fish.. difficult to tell.

By the way, I forgot you were going here!  8)

Na mate no measurements. got to get my self a tape.
 Yeah its a good place, little bit crazy out their in the 455 GTrex ;D
Managed 5 GT in 3hrs, all from the same hole..
Cant wait till next time. 8)

Haha yep, it's a great place, but a lot different than fishing Dampier. Can get pretty wild!
5 GT's 3 hours aint bad going  8)
Any other reef ooglies? The red bass can be thick there at times..
Title: Re: Fisherman poppers
Post by: Karl Nelson on August 09, 2011, 08:19:53 PM
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Still getting an eye for sizing GT, any estimations on how big this one might be?

Missed 2 red bass, pulled hooks.
turned out to be a quick trip.
Don't suppose you took any measurements? It looks reasonably long but seems like quite a lean fish.. difficult to tell.

By the way, I forgot you were going here!  8)

Na mate no measurements. got to get my self a tape.
 Yeah its a good place, little bit crazy out their in the 455 GTrex ;D
Managed 5 GT in 3hrs, all from the same hole..
Cant wait till next time. 8)

Haha yep, it's a great place, but a lot different than fishing Dampier. Can get pretty wild!
5 GT's 3 hours aint bad going  8)
Any other reef ooglies? The red bass can be thick there at times..
Title: Re: Fisherman poppers
Post by: Sam Morrison on August 09, 2011, 10:09:27 PM
Can they be rewired?

I can rewire the popper... Karl if you are willing to send the popper to me I can repair this and get you fishing again. Has there been any damage to the lure body?

Karl, Since it was a pretty bad first experience I will do it for nothing just the $ for postage to return it to you. Hopefully there is a few guys on here that can vouch for me and my work  ???  ;)

Thanks for the offer Sam, other than the wiring the poppers is still OK. I will Rewire it and the others i think.. Just to be on the safe side.

Karl

Thats cool Karl,

If you need any tips give us a yell, I will be wiring some more poppers of my own in a day or two so I can get out the camera and take some pic's of the steps/process I use if you need it or if it would help?  8)
Title: Re: Fisherman poppers
Post by: Karl Nelson on August 09, 2011, 10:18:50 PM
Can they be rewired?

I can rewire the popper... Karl if you are willing to send the popper to me I can repair this and get you fishing again. Has there been any damage to the lure body?

Karl, Since it was a pretty bad first experience I will do it for nothing just the $ for postage to return it to you. Hopefully there is a few guys on here that can vouch for me and my work  ???  ;)

Thanks for the offer Sam, other than the wiring the poppers is still OK. I will Rewire it and the others i think.. Just to be on the safe side.

Karl

Thats cool Karl,

If you need any tips give us a yell, I will be wiring some more poppers of my own in a day or two so I can get out the camera and take some pic's of the steps/process I use if you need it or if it would help?  8)

Pretty confident with my wiring sam, but it would be good to see how other people do it.
If you had some pics that would be grate.

Karl
Title: Re: Fisherman poppers
Post by: Sam Morrison on August 09, 2011, 10:26:12 PM
Sweet as, I will post it up in a new thread as it doesn't just apply to Fisherman Poppers  ;)
Title: Re: Fisherman poppers
Post by: Kasey Leong on August 09, 2011, 11:49:04 PM
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Still getting an eye for sizing GT, any estimations on how big this one might be?

Between 26 and 32 kg.  ;D ;D

Kasey
Title: Re: Fisherman poppers
Post by: Jay Burgess on August 10, 2011, 07:27:17 AM
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Still getting an eye for sizing GT, any estimations on how big this one might be?

Between 26 and 32 kg.  ;D ;D

Kasey

Is this going off your theory Kasey?  8)
Title: Re: Fisherman poppers
Post by: Brandon Khoo on August 10, 2011, 07:55:28 AM
You'd be able to deadlift it then with one of those new Monster 16000 spools!




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Still getting an eye for sizing GT, any estimations on how big this one might be?

Between 26 and 32 kg.  ;D ;D

Kasey
Title: Re: Fisherman poppers
Post by: Jay Burgess on August 11, 2011, 01:35:30 PM

Missed 2 red bass, pulled hooks.
turned out to be a quick trip.

Yeah they can be hard to get the hooks to stick sometimes... can be a good thing though, they can brick you in a flash!