Best poppers by far 🤙🏻 I have a charter boat and I only use the Reef rockets, from the 1st time I used it I've never used anything else. Casts amazing and very little effort needed for that POP, Tuna love them! Well worth the money👌🏻

I’ve fished with a lot of different lure brands over the years, both locally and internationally, and I can honestly say Mayday Lures stands in a class of its own. Their lures are the real deal—proper, original designs that clearly come from experience on the water.

The 200mm stickbait, in particular, has the best swim action I’ve ever seen. Compared to other global brands I’ve used, nothing comes close. It’s incredibly responsive, strong, swims exactly like a baitfish, and just works in all the right ways when you’re targeting serious fish.

What really sets Mayday apart, though, is the attention to detail. You can tell the founders put a huge amount of care into every single product. Everything is thoughtfully designed and thoroughly tested to the utmost degree before it ever reaches an angler’s hands.

On top of that, they’re genuinely good okes—passionate, down-to-earth, and committed to what they do. That kind of authenticity is rare.

I’ll continue to support Mayday Lures for life. They’re a proper South African gem and a brand I’m proud to back.

I’ve fished all over the world in Fiji, New Caledonia, French Polynesia, Seychelles, Maldives, Indonesia, South Africa, USA and many others, targeting big game fish and I’ve used every type of popper out there. Mass produced, small batch, hand carved and everything in between but, the Mayday Reef Rocket is unbeatable. It casts a mile, it’s tougher than 99% of poppers out there, the tow points are never going to break and the finish on them is flawless. The best part though is how effortless it is to get a good action and big “BOOF” when working the lure and everything wants to eat it! I doubt I’d ever buy a different brand of popper. Epic work to the guys who developed these things!

As a Commercial Fisherman, I have had the privilege to be throwing these Poppers at Giant Yellowfin Tuna off the coast of South Africa / Cape Town. I must say these are a must weapon for any tackle box and hands down OUTPERFORMs those generic "GT poppers, Williamson, etc" to name a few.
These poppers don't skip or miss a beat.
Personally landed multiple yellowfin in the 80-95kg range and would never throw anything else going forward. Tried and tested and well worth every buck. 5/5 star rating. Keep it up MAYDAY

Absolutely blown away by my order from Mayday Fishing. Received my custom lures today along with a few extras, and the attention to detail is next level. The quality and finish on these lures are honestly insane.

Big shoutout to Dean for keeping me updated throughout the whole process proper service like that makes a huge difference.

Massive respect to the MAYDAY team, you guys smashed it 👊🎣

First time ordering from Mayday Fishing and I’m seriously impressed. The vibe, the attention to detail, and the quality of the poppers are next level 🔥

What really stood out? These legends hand delivered my order to my house early in the morning before heading out to the deep themselves. That kind of service is rare.

If you’re into top-quality gear made by people who genuinely live and love fishing, this is it. Highly recommend!

The Mayday team’s commitment to quality doesn’t stop at the lures they produce, and I had a great time dealing with the team…

I orded some custom lures for my son and the quick response from dean was nothing short of amazing. My son is over the moon!

Absolutely top-class fishing lures and service from Mayday. The quality of their locally made lures is outstanding – durable, well-finished, and most importantly, they catch fish. You can tell they’re designed by anglers who truly understand.

Great variety, consistent performance, and excellent attention to detail. On top of that, the service is friendly, professional, and reliable. Proud to support a South African brand that delivers results on the water.

Highly recommended to anyone serious about fishing. 🎣

Best team. Best service. Best lures 🎣

If I could give more than 5 stars, I absolutely would! Dean from Mayday Fishing is an absolute legend—he took my super last-minute (and admittedly odd) request for six custom bottle opener lures for our groomsmen proposal boxes and absolutely nailed it! Each one was made in a different colour, personalized with a name, and he pulled it off flawlessly—even while being in the thick of hosting a fishing competition! 🎣

From start to finish, Dean was incredibly accommodating, friendly, and helpful. He kept me updated with videos throughout the process and even went the extra mile when there were issues with the custom name stickers—fixing them at his own expense and time without compromising my requests. And as if that wasn’t already enough, he arranged overnight courier and had the package arrive ahead of time! Talk about next-level service!

Now, let’s talk about the quality of these lures—because WOW. Not only do they look super aesthetic (honestly, they’re almost too good-looking to use), but they’re multi-functional genius: a bottle opener first, a keyring second, and if you’re feeling spontaneous? Attach some hooks and fish with it! I mean, if the fish don’t take this lure immediately, I don’t know what will—because I personally feel like I could eat it! 😂🐟

And the packaging? Absolutely perfect! Each lure came with a cute label telling a story of how to take care of it, and then was tucked into a sunglasses-style, thick-quality pouch branded with the Mayday Fishing logo. The attention to detail is next level, making the entire experience feel even more premium!

Honestly, at one point, the experience was so good that I had to stop and wonder... Is this an April Fools’ joke? 😂 But nope, it was just genuine top-tier service from a pro. If you need anything fishing-related, DO NOT HESITATE—Dean is your guy! 🔥🎣