Author Topic: Maria Duplex casting minnow - who sells it in SA (Read 12126 times)

sardinella · « **on:** February 20, 2012, 08:03:06 PM »

Does anybody have more info on this lure.

http://www.yamaria.co.jp/english/Maria/saltwaterlures/plugs/duplex/tabid/673/Default.aspx

Does it cast well - any success with this lure?

Homie · « **Reply #1 on:** February 20, 2012, 08:31:19 PM »

Hey Willie,
I'm sure I saw this at Mia's Woodmead.

If I'm around this week I can get one and post to you ?

sardinella · « **Reply #2 on:** February 20, 2012, 09:46:15 PM »

Hi Homie,

Thanks for the gesture

If Mia's sells it I can look for it at Mia's Middelburg
Can get it on ebay for 18USD + 4USD shipping.
Maybe you can get some prices to compare.

Would like to hear from somebody using and approving of the lure before spending.
Maria is known for producing quality lures though.

Looking for info on casting performance - into the wind as well - does it "fly" tru - or does it start to wobble?

bradp · « **Reply #3 on:** February 21, 2012, 04:28:31 AM »

Quote from: sardinella on February 20, 2012, 09:46:15 PM

Hi Homie,

Thanks for the gesture

If Mia's sells it I can look for it at Mia's Middelburg
Can get it on ebay for 18USD + 4USD shipping.
Maybe you can get some prices to compare.

Would like to hear from somebody using and approving of the lure before spending.
Maria is known for producing quality lures though.

Looking for info on casting performance - into the wind as well - does it "fly" tru - or does it start to wobble?

I have used them and they are awesome! There is a 18 and a 31 gram model. I have both but have hardly used the 18 gram lure.

I have caught bonito, aussie salmon, yellowtail kingfish, striped tuna, tailor/shad all from the shore on them!

They cast really well and they need to be worked pretty quickly for the best action.

An alternative to the Duplex are the Tacklehouse Flitz lures. These come is 3 sizes 24, 42 and 75grams

http://www.eastackle.com/c-121-tackle-house-flitz-24.aspx

Fritz · « **Reply #4 on:** February 21, 2012, 06:31:26 AM »

Quote from: bradp on February 21, 2012, 04:28:31 AM

Quote from: sardinella on February 20, 2012, 09:46:15 PM
Hi Homie,

Thanks for the gesture

If Mia's sells it I can look for it at Mia's Middelburg
Can get it on ebay for 18USD + 4USD shipping.
Maybe you can get some prices to compare.

Would like to hear from somebody using and approving of the lure before spending.
Maria is known for producing quality lures though.

Looking for info on casting performance - into the wind as well - does it "fly" tru - or does it start to wobble?

I have used them and they are awesome! There is a 18 and a 31 gram model. I have both but have hardly used the 18 gram lure.

I have caught bonito, aussie salmon, yellowtail kingfish, striped tuna, tailor/shad all from the shore on them!

They cast really well and they need to be worked pretty quickly for the best action.

An alternative to the Duplex are the Tacklehouse Flitz lures. These come is 3 sizes 24, 42 and 75grams

http://www.eastackle.com/c-121-tackle-house-flitz-24.aspx

You guys have spelt my name all whrong. Its Fritz. Flitz is more like a torch.

I know Kingfisher sels the lures. Going their today, will look and let you guys know what I see.

sardinella · « **Reply #5 on:** February 21, 2012, 07:56:19 AM »

Fritz,

Just what I needed to know - now to get my hands on some

plonker · « **Reply #6 on:** February 21, 2012, 10:10:11 AM »

Hi, Basilmanning in Durban have them. I got 2 couple of weeks back.

Fritz · « **Reply #7 on:** February 21, 2012, 10:38:37 AM »

Ja had alook at their website this morning. I must say they are a bit heavy on the pocket and the paint job does not seem to last to long.

Fritz · « **Reply #8 on:** February 21, 2012, 07:18:58 PM »

Had a look at Bassil Manning they have them, but their is none of the colour of the lure in the fishes mouth. They were about R148-00.

sardinella · « **Reply #9 on:** February 21, 2012, 07:42:05 PM »

jaenswart · « **Reply #10 on:** February 21, 2012, 08:14:36 PM »

These look like exact replicas, and they are going for R60.

http://fishinglunatics.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=102

Royboy · « **Reply #11 on:** February 21, 2012, 09:16:00 PM »

Hi Jaen - it's been awhile since we last spoke! Thoughts are with you bud! Been there.

On this one, replicas may look the same........BUT?

Just got back from China Fish 2102 where we could buy replicas of the "Heru Wahoo" Renaissance Pink, Blue and Green!!!!. Price was US $5.00 per lure. In fact, there are many of these currently floating around the market in South Africa. not sure what they are selling for, but if anyone has purchased a few - there is your benchmark.

A FRACTION of the ACTUAL cost of the REAL thing.

Back to the "But" - this is the bit I LOVE!!!!

PERFORMANCE!!!!!

Looking at pictures of fish caught on the genuine item! Thank heavens, the real deal still supercedes the "replica" otherwise it would eliminate the original developers from the mix!

If that ever happens.... there would be nothing to replicate!

jaenswart · « **Reply #12 on:** February 22, 2012, 01:37:57 AM »

True but bite me has a reputation for catching s lot of fish and they are established brand. maybe I shiyls not have used the word replica in this instance. I meant similar sized divinh minnows. the bite me minnows are great quality too.

Regarding the wahoo rip offs, Im sure the chinese has copied just about everything out there. but like you said, just not the same as the real mccoy

bradp · « **Reply #13 on:** February 23, 2012, 04:12:26 AM »

While "googling" another heavy hard body lure (Duo Larus) I found this South African site that sells the Tacklehouse Flitz lures as well as the Duo Larus and another weighted hard body called the Souls Bomber.

No Maria Duplex though.

http://www.lureshop.co.za

Anyone here used the Duo Larus?

Parasite · « **Reply #14 on:** February 23, 2012, 12:35:03 PM »

I use them and on every cast at the moment land a shad. The blue/white coloured one is "deadly". Both the Kingfisher as well as Basil Manning in Springfield Park sell them for R145.00. Take care the hooks are really sharp. On 2 different outing I've had the misfortune of getting the top trebble through my finger. Tried to replace them with single hooks, but this impairs the wobble of the lure and the fish leave it alone.
Proberly the best lure in my tackle box at the moment.

bradp · « **Reply #15 on:** February 24, 2012, 02:48:38 AM »

Quote from: Parasite on February 23, 2012, 12:35:03 PM

I use them and on every cast at the moment land a shad. The blue/white coloured one is "deadly". Both the Kingfisher as well as Basil Manning in Springfield Park sell them for R145.00. Take care the hooks are really sharp. On 2 different outing I've had the misfortune of getting the top trebble through my finger. Tried to replace them with single hooks, but this impairs the wobble of the lure and the fish leave it alone.
Proberly the best lure in my tackle box at the moment.

Which lure is that Parasite?

Parasite · « **Reply #16 on:** February 24, 2012, 06:42:39 AM »

If you view the thread posted by Fritz with the photo of the 3 Duplex minows, I find the one on the extreme right hand side of the photo, the bluish coloured one is the one I presently use.
Chat to Fritz, he is a very accomplished angler both in rock & surf as well as Kayak angling. He could proberly give you some valuable tips on these Duplex Minows.

PH · « **Reply #17 on:** February 24, 2012, 06:50:24 AM »

Got this yesterday from BManning @ R145. I hope it's the right one.

If the snoek does'nt bite this week end, I hope to have fun with shad.

Parasite · « **Reply #18 on:** February 24, 2012, 07:13:03 AM »

PH, cuzzi you've been given the wrong one. Take it back. They have the correct ones, otherwise go to Kingfisher. The one that is doing the damage at the moment is the blue coloured one exactly on the right hand side of the picture posted by Fritz. I'll be down at the club tomorrow at"sparrow f....t" Check out mine. These lures are packed with a clear front, and a yellow coloured cardboard back. They are brought in from Japan.

Suggest you get down there early as well. South Beach Tidal Pool will be like West Street on a Saturday month end morning. Snoek are comming out, and with the small chop on the water, this could be the place to be.

PH · « **Reply #19 on:** February 24, 2012, 07:19:48 AM »

Quote from: Parasite on February 24, 2012, 07:13:03 AM

PH, cuzzi you've been given the wrong one.

We have a red station wagon with 2 kayaks on a venter trailer. How do I find you?