KONA, HAWAII — ACTIVE YEARS 1980s – 2000s

Kip Taylor was a Kona fisherman who began making lures in the 1980s or '90s. He's best remembered for his flat-head shapes, which earned a following both in Kona and in Australia and accounted for some notably big fish. With the line now vintage, genuine Kip Taylor lures are collected and prized by those who know them.

As a museum and archive, we're honored to document Kip Taylor, a Kona fisherman-maker whose flat-head lures left their mark on two ocean fisheries.

Notable shapes: Flat-head lures (e.g., a 14" Large Flat Head)

Identification tips:

• "Kip Taylor" flat-head shapes; a vintage Kona maker (1980s–2000s)
• His flat heads found a following in both Kona and Australia

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