HONOLULU, HAWAII & CALIFORNIA

ACTIVE YEARS EARLY 1970'S - PRESENT

Steve Coggin became one of the most influential custom lure makers in modern big game trolling through decades of lure development in Hawaii and California. Beginning in the 1970s, Coggin refined his designs around real offshore fishing conditions, producing lures known for their aggressive smoke trails, stable tracking, and ability to consistently raise blue marlin.

He became especially recognized for iconic shapes like the Peanut and Copa, both of which developed strong followings among serious marlin fishermen and tournament crews worldwide. Many of his earlier lures were simply marked “COPA,” and those early handmade examples remain highly sought after by collectors today.

Known for clean resin work, balanced head designs, and limited handmade production, Coggin lures earned a reputation as both proven fish catchers and collectible pieces of offshore fishing history. His influence can still be seen in modern trolling lure design decades later.

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