OAHU, HAWAII — ERA TBD

Ian Thomas holds an important place in the modern Hawaiian lineage as the mentor of Aloha Lures — the maker who helped bring along Erik "Merlin" Rusnak. He's also credited with originating the "Disco": the bulb set in the middle of the lure with hand-placed mirror slabs, a distinctive look that influenced makers who came after him.

As a museum and archive, we're honored to document Ian Thomas — a mentor's mentor whose "Disco" left a lasting mark on Hawaiian lure design.

Notable shapes: The "Disco" — a center bulb set with hand-placed mirror slabs

Identification tips:

• Ian Thomas; credited with the "Disco" center-bulb / hand-set mirror-slab look
• A foundational mentor figure — taught Aloha Lures

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