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Sticky Baits Manilla Boilies
Manilla Boilies, Shelf Life and Freezer versions, 12mm/16mm/20mm/24mm, sold from 1kg
Sticky Baits' Manilla is built around a de-fatted peanut protein alongside refined milk proteins and bird foods, finished with a Madagascan vanilla extract, and is marketed as one of the few nut-based boilies designed to be fished in bulk all year round.
- Centred on an exclusive, partially de-fatted peanut protein
- Combined with refined milk proteins and bird foods
- Finished with pure Madagascan vanilla extract
- Sold as Shelf Life and Freezer boilies in 12mm, 16mm, 20mm and 24mm
- Also available as an Active version with a soluble paste coating
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Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A nut, milk and vanilla bait purpose-built for year-round big-quantity feeding.
- Product Quality8.8/10
- Performance7.7/10
- Impact on Fish Catching7.7/10
- Ease of Use7.7/10
- Value for Money7.7/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Anglers wanting a non-fishmeal, year-round big fish bait. Sticky Baits built Manilla specifically to be fed in quantity through all seasons.
- Winter and cold-water anglers after a soluble option. The core recipe avoids locking in attractors in cold water, and the Active version adds extra solubility.
Maybe skip if
- Waters that ban nut-based baits. Always check fishery rules before using any peanut-derived bait.
- Anglers wanting a straight fishmeal bait. Manilla's whole point is being a non-marine-protein alternative.
The lowdown
Introducing the Sticky Baits Manilla Boilies
Sticky Baits' Manilla is built around a de-fatted peanut protein alongside refined milk proteins and bird foods, finished with a Madagascan vanilla extract, and is marketed as one of the few nut-based boilies designed to be fished in bulk all year round.
- Centred on an exclusive, partially de-fatted peanut protein
- Combined with refined milk proteins and bird foods
- Finished with pure Madagascan vanilla extract
- Sold as Shelf Life and Freezer boilies in 12mm, 16mm, 20mm and 24mm
- Also available as an Active version with a soluble paste coating
Quick verdict
A Nut-Based Bait Designed to Dodge the Usual Peanut Problem
Sticky Baits say Manilla was formulated to fill a specific gap: a non-fishmeal boilie with the nutritional completeness to be fished year-round. Peanuts are a long-proven carp attractor, but their high fat content normally limits how much you can safely feed, especially in cold water.
Sticky's answer is a partially de-fatted peanut protein, which they say lets Manilla be fed in larger quantities across the seasons without the fat-related drawbacks of whole peanuts, while keeping the milk proteins and bird foods that round out the nutritional profile.
A nut, milk and vanilla bait purpose-built for year-round big-quantity feeding.
- Product Quality
- 8.8/10
- Performance
- 7.7/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 7.7/10
- Ease of Use
- 7.7/10
- Value for Money
- 7.7/10
A de-fatted peanut protein base engineered specifically to solve the fat problem of whole peanuts.
Low-fat recipe designed to stay soluble and effective in cold water.
A distinctive, well-regarded flavour profile with an Active version for extra attraction.
Clear size range, though nut-based status needs a fishery-rules check first.
A premium branded boilie priced in line with its ingredient profile.
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the Sticky Baits Manilla Boilies
Right then, let's look at a bait that takes a genuinely different route to most big fish boilies on the market. Where plenty of flagship carp baits lean heavily on fish meals, Sticky Baits' Manilla range is built around peanuts, albeit with a clever twist that solves the classic problem nut-based baits usually run into.
Sticky Baits explain their thinking plainly: peanuts are a classic, proven carp attractor, and carp can become genuinely hooked on them, but whole peanuts are very high in fat, which normally limits how much you can safely feed, especially once the water cools down in winter. Their answer was to develop an exclusive, partially de-fatted peanut protein, which they say allows Manilla to be fed in much larger quantities, all year round, without the drawbacks that come with high-fat whole nuts.
That de-fatted peanut protein forms the backbone of the mix, but it's not the whole story. Sticky Baits combine it with refined milk proteins and bird foods, both ingredients with strong independent track records in carp baits, to round out the nutritional profile. The result, according to the maker, is a bait with an excellent amino acid profile that's practically unrivalled among non-fishmeal boilies, a claim worth noting as the maker's own positioning rather than independently tested fact.
Then there's the flavour that gives the range its name. Manilla is finished with a completely natural, food-grade Madagascan vanilla extract, alongside what Sticky Baits describe as several super-soluble liquids they keep close to their chest. They're candid that the finished bait smells and tastes good enough that anglers themselves are tempted to try it, which they frame as a nice side benefit rather than the main selling point, with the serious job being done by the underlying protein blend.
Sticky Baits also highlight that the low-fat approach keeps the bait soluble in cold water, rather than locking its attractors inside a fatty shell the way some high-fat peanut baits can in winter. That's specifically why they market Manilla as a genuine year-round bait rather than one best saved for warmer months, which is a meaningful distinction for anglers who fish through the colder part of the season.
The range is sold in both Shelf Life and Freezer formats, across four sizes: 12mm, 16mm, 20mm and 24mm, giving a reasonable spread for different hookbait and feed situations. For anglers who want extra in-water attraction, there's also a Manilla Active version, which uses the same core recipe but adds a soluble paste coating. Sticky Baits say this coating breaks down on contact with water, releasing a burst of free amino acids, though they specifically caution against overusing extra liquids with the Active version, since too much can break down the coating prematurely and make the bait harder to handle on the hair.
One practical point worth flagging clearly: because Manilla is built around a peanut-derived protein, anglers need to check individual fishery rules before using it. Plenty of venues restrict or outright ban nut-based baits regardless of how refined the protein is, so this is very much a case of checking first rather than assuming it's fine everywhere.
In the rest of this review we'll run through the full ingredient and size breakdown, cover who Manilla suits best and who might prefer a different base, look at how it compares with a fishmeal-led bait like CC Moore's Odyssey XXX, and answer the questions anglers commonly ask, including how the Active version differs and how to handle the nut-ban issue before you go.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Core ingredient
- Partially de-fatted peanut protein
- From the maker
- Base mix
- Refined milk proteins, bird foods
- From the maker
- Flavour
- Pure Madagascan vanilla extract
- From the maker
- Boilie sizes
- 12mm, 16mm, 20mm, 24mm
- From the maker
- Formats
- Shelf Life and Freezer boilies
- From the maker
- Type
- Bottom bait
- From the maker
- Also sold as
- Manilla Active (soluble paste-coated version), pop-ups, wafters, liquids
- From the maker
Specs checked with Sticky Baits, Oct 2026.
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Our take
Built Around a Signature Vanilla Note
The namesake of the range comes from a pure Madagascan vanilla extract, which Sticky Baits describe as giving the bait a distinctive, strong smell that anglers notice as soon as they open the bag. They position it as instant attraction on top of the nutritional base.
Sticky also sell a Manilla Active version, which uses the same core ingredients but adds a soluble paste coating designed to break down in water and release a burst of free amino acids around the baited area.
What you're actually buying
A de-fatted peanut, milk protein and vanilla build
Sticky Baits start with an exclusive, partially de-fatted peanut protein, which keeps the fat content down so the bait can be fed in bulk across the seasons. That's combined with refined milk proteins and bird foods for a rounded amino acid profile, and finished with a pure Madagascan vanilla extract that gives the range its name and its distinctive smell.
- Protein base
- Peanut, milk, birdfood
- Flavour
- Madagascan vanilla
- Boilie sizes
- 12/16/20/24mm
- Formats
- Shelf Life / Freezer
Worth knowing. A soluble-coated Manilla Active version is also sold if you want extra attraction release without changing the core flavour profile.
Who it suits
Who should actually buy this
Great if you’re…
- Anglers wanting a non-fishmeal, year-round big fish bait. Sticky Baits built Manilla specifically to be fed in quantity through all seasons.
- Winter and cold-water anglers after a soluble option. The core recipe avoids locking in attractors in cold water, and the Active version adds extra solubility.
Maybe skip if you’re…
- Waters that ban nut-based baits. Always check fishery rules before using any peanut-derived bait.
- Anglers wanting a straight fishmeal bait. Manilla's whole point is being a non-marine-protein alternative.
FAQs in full
The questions anglers actually ask
Because Manilla is a nut-based bait, it's worth double-checking individual fishery rules before you go, since some venues restrict or ban peanut-derived baits even when they're processed and de-fatted.
If you're trying Manilla Active, go easy on extra liquids; Sticky Baits themselves warn that oversoaking can break down the soluble coating and make the bait harder to handle on the hair.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- De-fatted peanut protein allows year-round, larger-quantity feeding versus whole peanuts.
- Combines nut, milk and bird food proteins for a complete nutritional profile.
- Strong, distinctive Madagascan vanilla note for instant attraction.
- Needle-friendly bottom bait suitable for standard hair rigs.
- Shelf Life and Freezer options plus an Active version with a soluble coating.
Worth knowing
- Nut-based baits are not suitable on waters with peanut or nut bans, so always check fishery rules.
- A premium, branded boilie costs more than a basic supermarket-style bait.
- Active version needs careful liquid use, as Sticky Baits warn too much extra liquid can break down the coating.
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Your questions answered
What anglers want to know
The stuff you’d ask your mate on the next peg. Straight answers, no waffle.
01Is Manilla safe to use on venues that restrict peanuts?
No, always check the fishery's own rules first.
Is Manilla safe to use on venues that restrict peanuts?
No, always check the fishery's own rules first.
Manilla is built around a peanut protein, so any venue that bans peanuts or nut-based baits should be treated as off-limits regardless of how refined the protein is. When in doubt, ask the fishery.
02Can Manilla really be used in winter?
Sticky Baits designed it to be low-fat enough to use year-round.
Can Manilla really be used in winter?
Sticky Baits designed it to be low-fat enough to use year-round.
Sticky Baits say they used as little fat as possible so the bait stays soluble rather than locking in its attractors in cold water, which is the usual problem with high-fat peanut baits in winter.
03What sizes does Manilla come in?
12mm, 16mm, 20mm and 24mm.
What sizes does Manilla come in?
12mm, 16mm, 20mm and 24mm.
Sticky Baits sell Manilla boilies across these sizes in both Shelf Life and Freezer formats.
04What's the difference between Manilla and Manilla Active?
Active has an extra soluble paste coating.
What's the difference between Manilla and Manilla Active?
Active has an extra soluble paste coating.
Manilla Active uses the same core ingredients but is coated in a paste layer that breaks down in water to release extra free amino acids, and Sticky Baits recommend going easy on extra liquids with this version.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: a nut-based bait designed to dodge the usual peanut problem. The strongest reasons to choose it are de-fatted peanut protein allows year-round, larger-quantity feeding versus whole peanuts. and combines nut, milk and bird food proteins for a complete nutritional profile.; the main trade-off is nut-based baits are not suitable on waters with peanut or nut bans, so always check fishery rules..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “De-fatted peanut protein allows year-round, larger-quantity feeding versus whole peanuts.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Anglers wanting a non-fishmeal, year-round big fish bait: Sticky Baits built Manilla specifically to be fed in quantity through all seasons.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “Nut-based baits are not suitable on waters with peanut or nut bans, so always check fishery rules.”
Tackle Index’s take from the product details and fishing fit we checked. We haven’t found enough independent public feedback to call this an angler consensus yet.
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