D.H. LURES

OAHU, HAWAII — ACTIVE 1990s – 2000s

D.H. Lures were made by Danford Hong, who built lures through the 1990s and 2000s while working at POP Fishing & Marine. His lures were a favorite among local fishermen — a real working-fisherman's reputation. Hong has since moved to the mainland and stopped making lures, which makes his Hawaiian-made pieces a closed, finite body of work.

Identification tips:

  • "D.H. Lures" / Danford Hong (Oʻahu); a 1990s–2000s maker

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

D.H Lures: History & Lure Identification Guide | Luremonger 5" Slant, Blue Top - Offshore Trolling Lure Archive

5" Slant

Blue Top

D.H Lures: History & Lure Identification Guide | Luremonger 5" Slant, Paua Shell - Offshore Trolling Lure Archive

5" Slant

Paua Shell

D.H Lures: History & Lure Identification Guide | Luremonger 9" Plunger, 4-Jet Glass - Offshore Trolling Lure Archive

9" Plunger

4-Jet Glass

D.H Lures: History & Lure Identification Guide | Luremonger 7" Slant, Black Salmon - Offshore Trolling Lure Archive

7" Slant

Black Salmon

D.H Lures: History & Lure Identification Guide | Luremonger 9" Plunger, Pink Paua Shell - Offshore Trolling Lure Archive

9" Plunger

Pink Paua Shell