KONA, HAWAII

ACTIVE YEARS 1970'S - PRESENT

Scott Crampton built Crampton Baits in Kona during the golden era of Hawaiian big game fishing, earning a reputation among charter captains for producing some of the most respected marlin lures in Hawaii. Handmade in small numbers, Scott’s lures became favorites throughout the Kona fleet for their consistent swimming action, clean craftsmanship, and proven ability to raise big fish in demanding offshore conditions.

Crampton became especially known for classic shapes like the Hog, Tube, Plunger, DT (Double Taper), and 1/4 Tonner, many featuring real shell inserts, signature wrapped tubes, and traditional Hawaiian styling. His lures developed a loyal following not only because they were collectible, but because they consistently caught fish.

Following Scott’s passing, his son Brian Crampton carried on the family craft using many of Scott’s original molds and techniques learned directly from his father. Today, Brian continues producing Crampton Baits by hand in Hawaii, preserving the legacy and performance that made the name so respected among Kona captains and serious offshore fishermen worldwide.

We are proud to be a distributor of authentic Crampton Baits, continuing to support one of Hawaii’s most respected lure-making legacies.

Fun Fact: The infamous bevel on Scott Crampton's lures wasn't from a certain theory or technique or any of that. He had dropped the lure right before molding it, and ended up filing down the chipped edge so that it wasn't funky looking. After molding that head afterwards, the beveled edge lure actually ran better than expected.

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