Horace Kurata

OAHU, HAWAII — ACTIVE FROM 1970s

Horace Kurata was an Oʻahu lure maker — and by day a fire captain — who left his mark both on the water and in the workshop. A standout tournament fisherman, he won the Pearl Harbor tournament numerous times. He was making lures from the 1970s, and it was alongside Kurata that Tenny — later of Alpha Bait — learned the craft and built lures before going out on his own. Kurata has since passed away.

As a museum and archive, we're honored to preserve the memory of Horace Kurata — a fire captain, a champion fisherman, and a maker whose hand shaped the next generation through Tenny of Alpha Bait.

Notable shapes: (To be confirmed)

Identification tips:

• Horace Kurata (Oʻahu); a 1970s-era maker and decorated tournament fisherman
• His lineage runs forward through Tenny (Alpha Bait), who built lures alongside him
• (First-hand knowledge and provenance are the best guides)

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