KONA, HAWAII

ACTIVE YEARS MID 1960'S - PRESENT

Founded by legendary Kona captain Bart Miller, Black Bart Lures became one of the most respected names in big game trolling. Bart made his name in the 1970s and 80s chasing giant blue marlin out of Hawaii aboard his famed boat, Black Bart, spending countless hours refining lure shapes that could consistently raise and hook fish in real offshore conditions.

Rather than building lures for appearance alone, Bart focused on balance, tracking, and action — creating heads that stayed in the water correctly and produced strikes day after day. Shapes like the 1656 became legendary among serious marlin fishermen, and Black Bart lures earned a reputation worldwide as proven fish catchers from Kona to some of the heaviest marlin grounds on earth.

Early handmade examples, especially signed pours and shell insert pieces from Bart’s original production years, remain highly sought after today. Much of modern big game lure trolling traces back to ideas Bart helped pioneer, and his influence is still seen in spreads around the world.

Below, you’ll find our ever-growing digital archive showcasing every lure that has come through our shop. This collection is constantly evolving as new lures arrive, making it a living record of rare, limited-production lures. We will continue updating this database regularly, building what we aim to be the largest digital archive of offshore trolling lures in the world.

If you have any further information or any lures you believe deserve to be showcased, please reach out to us at ren@luremonger.com